Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Don's Hamburgers, Inc.

1837 S Western Ave

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Don's Hamburgers, Inc. last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 14, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Mar 18, 2024 to Jan 14, 2026.
Has Don's Hamburgers, Inc. ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 18, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Jan 14, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING IN NEED OF REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 28, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 28, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 18, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source