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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Jackys Hot Dogs

5415 S Pulaski Rd

Last inspected Oct 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Jackys Hot Dogs last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 5 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Jan 4, 2024 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Jackys Hot Dogs ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 4, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Complaint

Oct 29, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING HANDWASHING SOAP IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED EACH HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER BATTERIES REPLACED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER IN WASHROOM PROVIDING HANDWASHING SOAP BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK BUILDUP ON NOZZLE HOLDERS AND INTERIOR EXPOSED BOTTOM OF ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NOZZLES, NOZZLE HOLDER AND ICE CHUTE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT AND SIDES OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND SPLASHES ON FLOOR UNDENEATH BAG AND BOX SHELVING UNIT ON SOUTHSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN FLAT TOP GRILL AND COLD HOLDING UNIT ON NORTH EASTSIDE WALL.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 15, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CARBOARD USED IN COLD HOLD UNITS AS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS FOR STORING.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 13, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE HOT DOGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 13, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 11, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 4, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source

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