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Devil Dawgs on State Street, LLC

767 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605 · South Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
67/100

Mostly clean — 11 of 19 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
19
11 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-08
Pass Rate
58%
1 failure
Score
67/100
YOUR CALL
11 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-08
Failed 1 inspection (2018)
Sanitation issues found across 23 inspections
Other issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 23×
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2026-01-08 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARBOARD LINING RACKS USED FOR STORING DISHES NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIFE RACK WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS IN DRAIN NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN HALLWAY BEHIND RESTAURANT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST IN FRONT OF FREEZER AND SPEEDRACKS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINATAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN STORAGE AREA OVER A BOX OF BANANAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

2025-01-22 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2024-03-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

FOUND IMPROPER COOLING. FOUND APPROX 10 LB OF CHICKEN (COST $100)AT 80F STORED IN DEEP HOTEL PAN LOCATED IN PREP COOLER. MANAGER STATES CHICKEN IS COOLING. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEM OR TEMPERATURE LOG ON SITE TO ASSURE CHICKEN IS COOLED RAPIDL...

2023-12-14 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST POSSESS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHILI, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.

2023-11-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST POSSESS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHILI, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.

2022-12-07 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SODA DISPENSER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-10-21 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-05-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. LID COULD NOT BE CLOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT WASTE COMPANY IN ORDER TO HAVE TRASH REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING AND DAMAGED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2021-05-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRATES WITH RAW WOOD LINING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND OBTAIN PROPER SHELVING TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED FACILITY ALLOWING MORE THAN 50% CAPACITY AND NOT MAINTAINING THE RULES OF MAINTAINING SOCIAL DISTANCING BETWEEN DINE IN CUSTOMERS AND CUSTOMERS IN THE FACILITY ORDERING TAKE OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FOLLOW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. CITATION I...

2019-06-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOU...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COLE SLAW) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FLOUR STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT COMMON NAME .INGREDIENTS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGES FOR USE IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SUCH AS COOKING OILS, FLOUR, HERBS, POTATO FLAKES, SALT, SPICES...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED POTATOES AND ONIONS STORED IN HALLWAY ON FLOOR . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING AND DAMAGED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY STORAGE, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO UTILITY SINK, OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER (WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITCHEN AREA). INSTRUCTED MA...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

2018-05-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR A...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FAN VENT LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE DRINK COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

2018-04-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AS WELL AS EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND SAID OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR A...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FAN VENT LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE DRINK COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

2017-04-17 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. THE COVING IS MISSING AROUND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MA...

minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS HAVE FOOD, DIRT/DEBRIS ON IT IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. -DROP CEILING IN THE EMPL...

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SHIFT HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.

2016-10-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Prep cooler door gaskets in poor repair, instructed to replce

minor Sanitation

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

Ice build up noted in back of prep cooler, instructed to remove and maintain.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

missing thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to provide.

2016-03-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN FACILITY, HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPS IS AT 85F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 110F MINIMUM AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

2015-05-01 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2014-12-26 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2014-04-18 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2014-01-15 Pass License

No violations found.

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