Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Hound Dog's Burger & Fusion Asian

Name: Hound Dog's Burger & Fusion Asian
Address: 2257 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL

2257 W Grand Ave

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 5, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIP WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES. SOAP WAS PROVIDED BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

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.

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

4-904.11: OBSERVED KITCHEN AND TABLEWARE NOT PROPERLY STORED. FOUND IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SPOONS, FORKS, AND SERVING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

4-301.12: OBSERVED 1 MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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

5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DEVICE VISIBLE, OR GET AN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON ICE MACHINE 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, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 27, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. THERE BOWLS AND UTENSILS STORED INSIFE THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. ALL ITEMS WERE REMOVED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

Official wording

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON ONLINE MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS). ALSO, OBSERVED DIGITAL MENU MISSING REMINDER (*) ON THE FOOD ITEMS AND DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "R.A.W." OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*). MUST PROVIDE ON ALL MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PLEASE SEE COMMENTS FOR PROPER VERBIAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005, NO 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

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED KITCHEN AND TABLE WARE NOT PROPERLY STORED. FOUND IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SPOONS, FORKS, AND SERVING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1 MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DEVICE VISIBLE, OR GET AN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON ICE MACHINE 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 27, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Jun 3, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE POP STATION, THE STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH. ALSO CLEAN THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHEILD IN NEED OF SOME CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO THE AIR VENT AND THE TILE AROUND THEM NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST.

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 1 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR. MUST PROVIDE 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, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source

License

Feb 7, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, CABINETS NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND IN BETWEEN THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER AND STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source