Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Devil Dawgs On State Street, LLC

Name: Devil Dawgs On State Street, LLC
Address: 767 S State St, Chicago, IL

767 S State St

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass

Jan 8, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CARBOARD LINING RACKS USED FOR STORING DISHES NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS IN DRAIN NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN STORAGE AREA OVER A BOX OF BANANAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Jan 22, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 11, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 20Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND IMPROPER COOLING. FOUND APPROX 10 LB OF CHICKEN (COST $100)AT 80F STORED IN DEEP HOTEL PAN LOCATED IN PREP COOLER. MANAGER STATES CHICKEN IS COOLING. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEM OR TEMPERATURE LOG ON SITE TO ASSURE CHICKEN IS COOLED RAPIDLY WITHIN REQUIRED TIME FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO COOL CHICKEN FROM 135F TO 70 WITHIN 2 HOURS AND FROM 135F - 41 WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RAPIDLY CHILL FOOD ITAMS IN SHALLOW PANS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS CHICKEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED,

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

Short Form Complaint

Dec 14, 2023

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST POSSESS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

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

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHILI, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED AT THE FACILITY AT 2:45P. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 14, 2023 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 29, 2023

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

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

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

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, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source