Zippy's Hot Dogs

4445 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630

American

Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Zippy's Hot Dogs stretching back to 2024. Zippy's Hot Dogs was last inspected on Jun 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Zippy's Hot Dogs is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 11, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE.LIDS NOT ABLE CLOSE.ALSO GROUNG NOT MAIANTAINED AROUND SAID RECEPTACLES:EMPTY BOXES,DRY LEAVES,WEEDS,EMPTY CANS ETC.MUST CLEAN AREA TO MINIMIZE HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS.LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TIGHT FIT TO RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZERODENT,INSECT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: LABEL DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME:SUGAR,FLOUR ETC.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.REPAIR/REPLACE

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Aug 28, 2024

License

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zippy's Hot Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zippy's Hot Dogs on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zippy's Hot Dogs?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zippy's Hot Dogs.

Has Zippy's Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zippy's Hot Dogs have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zippy's Hot Dogs 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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