Pass

Hound Dog's

2257 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 5, 2026

Hound Dog's was last inspected on February 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

February 5, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: 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

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

    Inspector’s note: 4-301.12: observed 1 missing sink stopper for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signs at the handwashing sink in the front and rear prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 missing sink stopper for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the exterior of the pop station, the storage shelf underneath. Also clean the fan cover inside the 2-door cooler.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 missing light shield in the rear. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls behind the cooking equipment. Clean the floor under the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Scrape and repaint the chipped paint on the walls of the prep areas. Scrape and repaint the chipped paint on the ceiling track in the front prep area. Replace the ceiling tiles with chipped surfaces. Replace the broken floor tiles in the washroom, and both prep areas where in disrepair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove the excessive clutter and unused items in the rear food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.