Monster Dogs
2300 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mobile Food Preparer ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Oct 28, 2026
Monster Dogs was last inspected on October 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
October 28, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed a prep cooler at improper cold holding temperature. Found the bottom of the unit at 50.2f and the top part at 46.0f. Instructed to repair, so entire unit can reach and maintain 41f or below. Cooler temperature was adjusted and met compliance at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the hot box on the vehicle. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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 the doors on the cooler and freezer unit not protected when vehicle is in motion. Instructed to provide a device on mentioned equipment to keep doors secure, while in motion.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight debris on the interior of the prep cooler on vehicle. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no lids on garbage receptacles on vehicle. Instructed to provide lids and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed an expired food handler certificate at the time of the inspection. Instructed to retake course and maintain record on vehicle.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing license numbering on left side of food truck. Instructed to install license numbering.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.