MAY 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DON'S HOT DOGS.
BEAT. 37/100
7748 S KEDZIE AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 8, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS (ONIONS, TOMATOES) WITHOUT PROPERLY BEING LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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.
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.
APR 302019FAILED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 30
2019
FAILED
12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS (ONIONS, TOMATOES) WITHOUT PROPERLY BEING LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NOV 132017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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)
NOV 52015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
AUG 152014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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JUL 232012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 23
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
JUL 142011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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 SANITIZED MANNER. KNIFE MUST BE IN KNIFE HOLDER OR SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT BETWEEN WALL AND CUTTING BOARD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 182010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER MISSING IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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