Pass

Jackys Hot Dogs

5415 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Dec 15, 2025

Jackys Hot Dogs was last inspected on December 15, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

December 15, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed carboard used in cold hold units as storage. Instructed to remove and use food-grade containers for storing.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspection history

23 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food residue on interior of cold hold unit in front prep area where hot dogs are stored. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a black mold-like substance on the interior of the ice machine dripping onto ice(ice used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to remove and discard ice, clean and sanitize machine and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005.citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of coolers in the rear prep area to have build-up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 3/3/22 REPORT 2552511 NOT CORRECTED: 57 2-102.13: Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: See 60

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Expired allergen training certificates. Instd to obtain training for all city of chicago certified managers and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed male dish washer ,washing dishes (silverware,bowls,pans,etc)at sink with a bucket of soapy water and scrubber on drainboard of 3- compartment sink and then rinsing under running water and placing them on overhead shelf to dry without properly setting up sink to sanitize dishes.instructed manager to show employee on how to wash,rinse and sanitize/air dry multi-use utensils at 3- compartment sink.(cos)(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as .5lbs tzatziki sauce at 45.3f and .5lbs. Sliced tomato at 46.4f in a bowl of water sitting on counter and 1 -gallon of milk base in hopper of milk shake machine at 46.4f.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 9.34lbs. $6.50.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of ice scoop on top of soda machine and placing knife on prep table underneath equipment and then using again to cut gyros meat.must store properly in a clean container.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on 1- door prep cooler and walk in freezer along bottom.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from grill & prep tables,fryer cabinets and wheel bases,walk in cooler shelving units,interior panel of ice machine,underside of soda machine behind nozzles.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from ventilation units and light shields where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize paper goods off of floor in dry storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing wall tiles underneath service counter lobby side,gap between wall base and floor in toilet room,damaged floor tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights where needed.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler with long beard. Instd to wear effective beard restraint

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Stock on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Instd to elevate 6 inches.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution at all times when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Wallbase in poor repair next to beverage syrup lines storage area. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, but the kit is missing some necessary items, and a disinfectant rated for norovirus, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean ,instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the food handler certificates expired, instructed to provide new certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-201.11n) - no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11(a)- no procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3.501.17(a) variety of foods in walk in cooler not properly labeled, dated (cooked beef , cut tomatoes, etc). Food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shal be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 missing splashguard inbetween rear handsink and 2-compartment. Instd to provide

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12- large pots for cooking soup unable to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide equipment able to fully submerge in basins of 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 no allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training for all city of chicago certified managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint over front steam table, instructed to remove/reseal. Also clean the wall vent abode the front steam table.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on rear storage shelf, instructed to remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the rear microwave not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Obbserved ceiling lights over front prep and side seating area not clean, instructed to clean. Also remove peeling paint from rear ceiling over 3 compartment sink.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must install end caps on the light shields in the front food prep area.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of unused fryer (sides and cabinet) with excessive grease build-up. Instd to clean and maintain or remove.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on small refrigerator in front cooking service area. Repair gaskets and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as shelf liner in walk in cooler and freezer. All surfaces need to be non absorbant smooth and easily cleanable. Remove cardboard and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on small refrigerator unclean. Clean and maintain gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed small refrigerator in front cooking/service area in disrepair with nothing in refrigerator. Repair or remove refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed scoop for french fries within large container of fries. Instructed to store scoop outside of fries when not in use.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk items including sugar and salt in yellow 5 gallon buckets not labeled. Label all bulk food items and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed knife and knife sharpener improperly stored in cardboard box containing food debris and unnecessary articles. Instructed to store food service utensils in clean dry area designated for food service.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed can opener with food debris accumulation on blade. Instructed to properly wash rinse and sanitize can opener frequently.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed meat slicer with accumulation on grease. Instructed to disassemble and remove grease and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of stove including handles unclean with grease accumulation. Instructed to remove grease and maintain exterior of stove including handles in a sanitary condition.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent in food prep area unclean with dust and grease accumulation. Remove dust and grease accumulation and maintain.

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report#1202414 date 09-12-2012 not corrected.(32)found rusty racks in the food store room,walk-in cooler,shelves and legs under the prep tables instructed to remove the rust and paint with non toxic paint(34)clean the floor along the walls and in the corners has dust build-up(36)provide light shield to the light fixture in the toilet room(41)clutter in the back area by the walk-in cooler instructed to clean and organize so no insect or rodent harborage serious violation citation issued 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean exterior of lightshield covers at front prep area has dust on shields

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean walls in the rear prep area along wall base throught prep area also clean wall behind ice machine in rear prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must clean all vents in customer dinning area and in the rear prep area

  19. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Found large standing ice machine with black mold,lime buildup and some rust on the metal plate inside. Manager and employee removed the ice and cleaned and sanitized the unit. Cdi corrected during inspection. Serious citation given. 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found rusty racks in the food store room,walkin cooler, shelves and legs under the prep tables. Instructed to remove the rust and paint with non toxic paint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor along the walls and in the corners has dust buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide light shield to the light fixture in the toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in the back area by the walkin cooler. Instructed to clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM, RUSTY SHELVES AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

    • 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. CLEAN THE HOOD IN THE BACK PREP AREA, ICE MACHINE AND ALL THE RACKS.

    • 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS THICK WITH DIRT BUILDUP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE BACK PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN THE BACK AREA TOOLS, BUCKETS, BAGS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of fryers and coolers not clean. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor in rear not clean. Clean same.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE.PROVIDE SCREEN FOR REAR SCREEN DOOR.

    • 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.CLEAN UNUSED COOLER,CAN OPENER BLADE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.

    • 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.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE BEHIND 2-COMP SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.STORE BELONGINGS PROPERLY.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.