Skip to content
Loading map…

DAN'S HOT DOG STAND,INC.

9314 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DAN'S HOT DOG STAND,INC. has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 29, 2024. The most recent inspection, on March 23, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 7 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food source, labelling and allergens and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 10, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 10, 2025. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 10, 2025. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times on July 29, 2024. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times on July 29, 2024. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE UNDERNEATH 2- EYE STOVE,ON WALL OUT LET COVER NEAR FRYER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR METER,UNDER,REGISTER CABINET,TOILET ROOM,REAR FOOD STORAGE /OFFICE AREA,BEHIND REACH IN CHEST & UPRIGHT FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/26/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG FRONT SOUTH SCREEN DOOR RIGHT CORNER,REAR OUTTER DOOR IN RIGHT CORNER AND SCREEN DOOR ALONG LEFT CORNER MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND REFRIGERATION STORAGE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2600622 8/23/24 NOT CORRECTED-#58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE UNDERNEATH 2- EYE STOVE,ON WALL OUT LET COVER NEAR FRYER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR METER,UNDER,REGISTER CABINET,TOILET ROOM,REAR FOOD STORAGE /OFFICE AREA,BEHIND REACH IN CHEST & UPRIGHT FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/26/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG FRONT SOUTH SCREEN DOOR RIGHT CORNER,REAR OUTTER DOOR IN RIGHT CORNER AND SCREEN DOOR ALONG LEFT CORNER MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND REFRIGERATION STORAGE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2600622 8/23/24 NOT CORRECTED-#58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG FRONT SOUTH SCREEN DOOR RIGHT CORNER,REAR OUTTER DOOR IN RIGHT CORNER AND SCREEN DOOR ALONG LEFT CORNER MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE UNDERNEATH 2- EYE STOVE,ON WALL OUT LET COVER NEAR FRYER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR METER,UNDER,REGISTER CABINET,TOILET ROOM,REAR FOOD STORAGE /OFFICE AREA,BEHIND REACH IN CHEST & UPRIGHT FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/26/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND REFRIGERATION STORAGE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2600622 8/23/24 NOT CORRECTED-#58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
  6. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • : 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND OUTSIDE REAR YARD
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • : 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License

    22 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM MUST INSTALL WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON CONCRETE LEDGE NEXT TO UNUSED COOLER IN REAR AREA,ON WALL CONDUITS,ON TOP OF REFRIGERATOR,ON ROLLING CART,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,IN ADDITIONAL ROOM ON WOOD LEDGES,IN TOILET ROOM BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/29/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF BOTH FRONT DOORS,SIDE STORAGE DOORS ALONG ALL SIDES AND MISSING DOOR KNOBS,REAR DOOR & SCREEN ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND STORE ON SHELVING UNITS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 1- DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND LOOSE DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE AND DRIP TRAYINTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DISPOSAL CONTRACT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.TALL WEEDS FROM REAR YARD.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH FRYERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Nearby inspected facilities

Own this business? Add a badge to your website