JAN 8
2026
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DEVIL DAWGS ON STATE STREET, LLC.
YOUR CALL. 67/100
767 S STATE ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 8, 2026 · passed
11 of 19 inspections passed, 1 failed, 7 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jan 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS IN DRAIN NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE.
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.
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.
MAR 112024PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAR 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
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 RAPIDLY WITHIN REQUIRED TIME FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO COOL CHICKEN FROM 135F TO 70 WITHIN 2 HOURS AND FROM 135F - 41 WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RAPIDLY CHILL FOOD ITAMS IN SHALLOW PANS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS CHICKEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED,
DEC 142023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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 TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED AT THE FACILITY AT 2:45P. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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.
NOV 292023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 29
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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 TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED AT THE FACILITY AT 2:45P. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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.
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DEC 72022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
OCT 212022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 21
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 162022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
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).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING AND DAMAGED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
MAY 62021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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 ISSUED. 7-28-060
JUN 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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 VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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, AND SUGAR SHALL BE IDENTIFIED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE .
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.
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 MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MAY 32018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
APR 232018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 23
2018
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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 ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
APR 172017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 MAINTAIN.
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 EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OCT 252016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Prep cooler door gaskets in poor repair, instructed to replce
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
missing thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to provide.
MAR 312016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 31
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
APR 182014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 18
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
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