Hot Dog Central
3944 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for pest activity
Last Inspected
2015-06-05
What You Should Know
✓ Passed most recent inspection (2015-06-05)
⚠ Failed 2 inspections (2013, 2012)
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
📋 Documentation & Training minor 1×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 1×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 1×
Inspection History
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minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2013-04-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Above had no proof of pest control service, log book at time of inspection, must provide proof of pest control log book, pest control service Citation issued 7-38-020.
minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found no food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling in prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, hole in ceiling in hallway shall be repaired/sealed.
minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathroom not clean, needs cleaning.
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minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER.
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