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MONSTER DOGS

2300 S THROOP ST, Chicago, IL, 60608

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
July 15, 2026
Type
License
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (6)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

    OBSERVED A PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOUND THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT AT 50.2F AND THE TOP PART AT 46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO ENTIRE UNIT CAN REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TEMPERATURE WAS ADJUSTED AND MET COMPLIANCE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

    OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT BOX ON THE VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    OBSERVED THE DOORS ON THE COOLER AND FREEZER UNIT NOT PROTECTED WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DEVICE ON MENTIONED EQUIPMENT TO KEEP DOORS SECURE, WHILE IN MOTION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER ON VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

    OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE RECEPTACLES ON VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

    OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON VEHICLE.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.