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George'S Hot Dog
1876 N Damen Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Nov 3, 2025
12
Inspections on record
9
Times passed
2
Times failed
Violations cited on Nov 3, 2025
- #40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler Not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: All chest freezers doors are broken and falling apart, Instructed to replace.
- #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No drain board for 3-comp sink, no place to put wet utensils after washing, instructed to install.
- #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.
- #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: Clutter noted through out rear storage roam, stacks of old paper, unrelated food material, Instructed to remove clutter and maintain.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 19, 2020 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 13, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 6, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 26, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 21, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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George'S Hot Dog — questions
- Did George'S Hot Dog pass its last health inspection?
- George'S Hot Dog at 1876 N Damen Ave was inspected on Nov 3, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
- What violations were cited at George'S Hot Dog?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler Not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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