Tc Hotdogs
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2017
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Tc Hotdogs stretching back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Tc Hotdogs's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 29, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Dec 29, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR TRUE REACH IN COOLER, IN COOK LINE AREA, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 71.2F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE STORED IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS USING BACKUP 1 DOOR COOLER TO STORE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. 2 DOOR TRUE REACH IN COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. NO CITATIONS ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EDGE OF SHELVING UNIT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CRACKED EXPOSING RAW WOOD. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 22, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR TRUE REACH IN COOLER, IN COOK LINE AREA, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 71.2F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE STORED IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS USING BACKUP 1 DOOR COOLER TO STORE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. 2 DOOR TRUE REACH IN COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. NO CITATIONS ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOALTION # 7-38-005 (A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED 1 GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH MULTIPLE LIDS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO INSTALL MISSING LID FOR DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EDGE OF SHELVING UNIT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CRACKED EXPOSING RAW WOOD. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 2, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BORDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Dec 2, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE AGAINST WALL. MUST FASTEN PROPERLY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE HOT DOG, BEEF, NACHO CHEESE, POLISH DOG ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Nov 19, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provided stoppers for each compartment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tc Hotdogs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tc Hotdogs on file is from Dec 29, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tc Hotdogs?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tc Hotdogs.
Has Tc Hotdogs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tc Hotdogs have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tc Hotdogs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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