What is George Hot Dogs's health inspection score?

George Hot Dogs has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was George Hot Dogs last inspected?

George Hot Dogs was last inspected on January 7, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does George Hot Dogs have?

George Hot Dogs has 18 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is George Hot Dogs safe to eat at?

Yes, George Hot Dogs has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

George Hot Dogs

Name: George Hot Dogs
Address: 2612 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 87

2612 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/7/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #588 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jan 7, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (87/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jan

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POLISHES, HOT DOGS CHILLI, HAMBURGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET PIPING ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSRRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (DAIRY, ITALIAN BEEF, CHILLI, BURGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

78/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE HAD NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2 IN GAP AROUND REAR EXTERIOR DOOR BOTTOM AND SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ONCE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE IS OBTAINED.

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High6 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAD NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE TWO COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAKING FROM FAUCET NECK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN THE CEILING ABOVE THE FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 15, 2021 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #57 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND HAVE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. #58 ALL FOOD MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND HAVE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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