Chicago
37
BEAT

Don'S Hot Dogs

7748 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60652 · Ashburn · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
37/100

Mostly clean — 6 of 8 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
8
6 passed
Last Inspected
2019-05-08
Pass Rate
75%
1 failure
Score
37/100
BEAT
Failed 1 inspection (2019)
Sanitation issues found across 16 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
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Sanitation critical 16×
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling critical
2019-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (TOMATOES, LETTUCE, ROAST BEEF, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS (ONIONS, TOMATOES) WITHOUT PROPERLY BEING LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX 1/4 IN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE/DRINK MACHINE WITH LIQUID STAINS AND DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-04-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE HIS BARE HANDS TO GRAB A HOT DOG BUN AND HOT DOG OUT OF WARMER, AS WELL AS USED HIS BARE HANDS TO GRAB A SUBMARINE ROLL. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE THAT BARE HAND CONTACT IS NOT ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38...

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (TOMATOES, LETTUCE, ROAST BEEF, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS (ONIONS, TOMATOES) WITHOUT PROPERLY BEING LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c) CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX 1/4 IN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Food Temperature

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ATTACHED ON THE INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING LID BEING USED KEEP THE STEAM INSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED LARGE OPENING ON THE INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, EXPOSING THE FIXTURES AND GAS LINES OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE/DRINK MACHINE WITH LIQUID STAINS AND DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DUMPSTER AREA WITH GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND THE LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED THAT RECEPTACLES SHOULD BE INSECT AND RODENT RESISTANT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED.

2017-11-13 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

DEEP FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTD TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE. INSTD TO STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY (HANDLE UP AND NOT IN ICE)

2015-11-05 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND COUNTER, INSTRUCTED WHEN NOT IN USE PLACE IN REAR KNIFE RACK.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIFE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR BETWEEN THE TWO FRYERS AND DEFROST/CLEAN REAR FREEZER.

2014-08-15 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND REAR REACH IN FREEZER (UNDER ICE MACHINE) WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS IN CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND TOILET DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI USE UTENSIL (TONGS) LOCATED BY HOT HOLDING UNIT IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

2012-07-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEFROST SMALL FREEZER REAR. EXCESSIVE ICE.

minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD FRONT ABOVE STEAMER.

2011-07-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOV...

2010-10-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER MISSING IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

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