Canvass
Jan 14, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Donalds Famous Hot Dogs
2325 S Western Ave
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 28, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 12, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS ON THE CUTTING BOARD OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
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 problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-603.15 OBSERVED CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS AN ITALIAN BEEF MEAT SLICER AND A DELI MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING CIP EQUIPMENT.
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED RUST UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13 OBSERVED THE WALL MISSING COVING AND NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH ABOUT A ONE-INCH GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING AND MAKE THE WALL UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TIGHT FITTING.
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 problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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 issuesnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF BREADING WITHOUT A LABEL THAT SPECIFIES THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS THAT CONTAIN FOOD PRODUCTS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2024 · Original Source