What is Byrons Hot Dog Inc's health inspection score?

Byrons Hot Dog Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 61 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Byrons Hot Dog Inc last inspected?

Byrons Hot Dog Inc was last inspected on May 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Byrons Hot Dog Inc have?

Byrons Hot Dog Inc has 31 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Byrons Hot Dog Inc safe to eat at?

Byrons Hot Dog Inc has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Byrons Hot Dog Inc

Name: Byrons Hot Dog Inc
Address: 1701 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 61

1701 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Fair

Uptown

Ranked #507 of 745 in Uptown

Stable

6 inspections

Last: May 19, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

1701 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Mar 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 basic

Mar

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Complaint4 Canvass

May 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1 LB COOKED ITALIAN BEEF HELD ON A COLD HOLDING COOKS LINE (ICE SHEET UNDER PAN) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 62.6F. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS SLICED, TCS TOMATOES IN THE SAME COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING METHODS, COLD HOLDING REQUIRED TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT STORE BOTTLED CHEMICALS ON STORAGE SHELVING OF CLEAN POTS AND PANS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER BLADE. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE IN FLOOR UTILITY SERVICE IN PREMISES AS BEEN COVERED UP WITH A RAW WOODEN BOARD AND METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA MAKING IT INOPERABLE AND NOT IN USE. MUST REINSTALL UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOT HOT AND COLD RUNNING RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS WASTE WATER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNUSED STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY IE: EQUIPMENT, PILED ITEMS UNDER TARPS, BUCKETS ETC...MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. NO UTILITY SERVICE SINK ON SITE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−21 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High3 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

54/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
MANAGER ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED PERSON WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, SOUP, CHILI ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELF UNDERNEATH HOT/COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR KITCHEN.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH COOLING UNIT. COS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DUST AND DEBRIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LEAF BUILD UP ALONG WASTE RECEPTACLES IN REAR DUMPSTER AREA. MAINTAIN AREA FREE AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS AND LEAF BUILD UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CFPM TO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AND REAR WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR WALK-IN FREEZER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BOTH VENTS COVERED WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENT BUILT UP GREASE ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−9 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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