Windy City Hot Dogs Inc
4205 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 14, 2026
Windy City Hot Dogs Inc was last inspected on January 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
January 14, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink notlabeled designating compartments, wash-rinse-sanitize. Instructed person in charge to label compartments and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
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No violations
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Pass
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1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on the sides of fryers. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of fryers. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Wall under knife rack in front prep area. With excessive food debris. Vent in rear with dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
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2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning to remove all food spills instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
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2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Plastic lining on 3 compartment sink draininboard. Instd to remove and maintain surface so as to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood filters not clean, grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed refrigerated ready to eat tcs food not labeled and dated in coolers. Instructed manager to label and date all refrigerated tcs ready to eat food held more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty surfaces on shelving units in rear three door cooler. Instructed manager to remove rust deposits on shelving and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in employee washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to install self-closing device.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
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3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Interior of freezer with excessive ice accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Lightswitch cover in toilet room not clean. Instd to clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear slicer, not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean the interior of the rear microwave.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all food spill and build up. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior front alto shaam, and rear microwave not clean, instructed to clean.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Label the medium food containers in the rear area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: One of the tops on the large reachin freezer is in poor repair. Instructed to replace the broken top.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Interior of hood with excessive dust/grease build-up. Clean same. Walls behind 3-compartment sink and hansink not clean and with worn surface. Instd to clean and paint if necessary. Exterior of air conditioner unit with dust accumulation. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Cleaning supplies improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor tiles in need of grout. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light above 3 compartment sink in need of shielding with tubes and end caps.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT FAUCET ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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