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Donalds Famous Hot Dogs: health inspection history

2325 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

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Address
2325 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Jan 14, 2026
License number
1332360
Latest inspection
Jan 14, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown
5 inspections, Sep 23, 2021 to Jan 14, 2026

Across these 5 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 10 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Jan 14, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 28, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

Mar 12, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS ON THE CUTTING BOARD OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-302.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF BREADING WITHOUT A LABEL THAT SPECIFIES THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS THAT CONTAIN FOOD PRODUCTS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: 4-603.15 OBSERVED CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS AN ITALIAN BEEF MEAT SLICER AND A DELI MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING CIP EQUIPMENT.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED RUST UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.13 OBSERVED THE WALL MISSING COVING AND NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH ABOUT A ONE-INCH GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING AND MAKE THE WALL UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TIGHT FITTING.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Feb 3, 2023 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 50.HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSUREInspector comment: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE.HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER RESTORED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Sep 23, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF TWO REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE SAME AREA.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.