What is J's Corner Hot Dog's health inspection score?

J's Corner Hot Dog has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was J's Corner Hot Dog last inspected?

J's Corner Hot Dog was last inspected on November 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does J's Corner Hot Dog have?

J's Corner Hot Dog has 9 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is J's Corner Hot Dog safe to eat at?

Yes, J's Corner Hot Dog has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does J's Corner Hot Dog serve?

J's Corner Hot Dog serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

J's Corner Hot Dog

Name: J's Corner Hot Dog
Address: 3845 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 91

3845 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/4/2025

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0Excellent

American•North Center

Ranked #103 of 551 in North CenterBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Nov 4, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance 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

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

3845 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Nov 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND STORE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED BY ICE AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ICE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED INDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BEYOND FEASIBLE CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD INDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE AND REPLACE WITH NEW RECEPTACLE MADE OF A DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALL BENEATH STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERIVCE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN FRONT MINI REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO GYROS SPIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERIVCE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−22 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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