Kate & Jan Hot Dogs
324 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60612 · Near West Side · Mobile Food Preparer · Medium risk
Troubled record — failed 3 of 6 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training
Last Inspected
2019-07-09
What You Should Know
⚠ Failed 3 inspections (2018, 2018, 2017)
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 8 inspections
⚠ Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
📋 Documentation & Training critical 2×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 2×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 2×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 1×
Inspection History
2019-07-09 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 7 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDEL ON 1-DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF STORAGE COMPARTMENTS NEXT TO FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT OVER DRIVER SEAT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2018-04-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
2018-04-11 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
critical Other
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOR ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE MOBILE FOOD PREPARER VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT A...
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Other
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOR ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE MOBILE FOOD PREPARER VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES M...
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON ALL 3 OF THE VENT SCREENS/ FANS LOCATED ON THE CEILING OF THE MOBILE FOOD PREPARER'S VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE OR MAINTAIN.
2017-04-27 Pass License Re-Inspection 2 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR VENTILATION IN POOR REPAIR WITH WEAK EXHAUST FORCE. MUST REPAIR.
3 ▾
serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MISSING VENTS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/PROVIDE ALL VENTS FOR THE HOOD.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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