Chicago
25
BEAT

Dan'S Hot Dog Stand

9314 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
25/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
9
5 passed
Last Inspected
2020-08-27
Pass Rate
56%
3 failures
Score
25/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2020-08-27)
Failed 3 inspections (2020, 2020, 2011)
Sanitation issues found across 29 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 29×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
2020-08-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE USED BREAD BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP AND GRILL TABLES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATED AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR STORAGE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN REAR & SIDE YARD IN BETWEEN TALL GRASS AND WEEDS(CAR,COOLER,KNICK KNACKS,EQUIPMENT,ETC)COULD BE A HARBORAGE AREA FOR PEST.MUST REMOVE,ELIMIN...

2020-08-21 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE USED BREAD BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP AND GRILL TABLES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATED AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,POTATO PEELER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN REAR YARD IN BETWEEN TALL GRASS AND WEEDS(CAR,COOLER,KNICK KNACKS,EQUIPMENT,ETC)COULD BE A HARBORAGE AREA FOR PEST.MUST REMOVE,ELIMINATE OR ORGANIZE.CLUTTER ON PREP TABLES , SHELVI...

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2386119 8/14/20 NOT CORRECTED.#38- OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#48- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- CO...

2020-08-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCE FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. SLICED TOMATO 57.2F. 30.5LBS. POLISHES 61.9F-69.1F. 15.5LBS. HOT DOGS 61.5F-70.3F. INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. 3- GALLONS MILK BASE 48.2F IN SIDE OF HOPPER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 64.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL A LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST ELIMINATE USED BREAD BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP AND GRILL TABLES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATED AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR STORAGE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,POTATO PEELER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN REAR YARD IN BETWEEN TALL GRASS AND WEEDS(CAR,COOLER,KNICK KNACKS,ETC)COULD BE A HARBORAGE AREA FOR PEST.MUST REMOVE,ELIMINATE OR ORGANIZE.CLUTTER ON PREP TABLES , SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR IN REAR PRE...

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2305213 12/9/19 NOT CORRECTED.#10-FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN AND MAINTAIN. #41-FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUC...

2019-12-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUE...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURS OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

AN ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK IS REQUIRED IN THE REAR BY THE TOILET ROOM (INSIDE TOILET ROOM WITH NO WASHBOWL) OR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUE...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS A DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK PER CITY CODE WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINK, COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS IN THE RE...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.

2017-12-14 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER AND GRILL AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED BLACK DUST BUILD UP ON W ALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE, MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO MOP SINK AND NO HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK AND AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE TOILET ROOM AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

2015-12-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR STORAGE FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP AND DIRTY. ALSO THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.

2013-08-28 Pass Canvass
1
minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT CEILING IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

2011-06-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE BROKEN DOOR KNOB ON WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELIMINATE CLUTTERY AREAS INSIDE PREMISES(REMOVE ALL 8NNECESSARY/UNUSED EQUIPMENT) AND REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT FROM OUTSIDE.

2011-06-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-MUST PROVIDE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS(COPY OF COMPANY'S STATE BUSINESS LICENSE, COPY OF LICENSED TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION, MSDS FORMS, RECEIPTS AND PEST SIGHTING LOGS)REPAIR LOWER LEFT ...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND CLEARLY VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B)

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE BROKEN DOOR KNOB ON WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELIMINATE CLUTTERY AREAS INSIDE PREMISES(REMOVE ALL 8NNECESSARY/UNUSED EQUIPMENT) AND REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT FROM OUTSIDE.

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