SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Windy City Hot Dogs 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?
4 inspections on record, from Oct 25, 2023 to Jan 14, 2026.
Has Windy City Hot Dogs Inc ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 25, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Canvass
Jan 14, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTLABELED DESIGNATING COMPARTMENTS, WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL COMPARTMENTS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 16, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
WEST WALL OF COOKING LINE WITH WORN SURFACE AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 26, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 26, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 25, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE SIDES OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FRYERS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.