Chester's Chicken

4662 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

American

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2012

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Chester's Chicken, the earliest from 2012. Chester's Chicken was last inspected on Dec 17, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 17, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2012

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

Dec 12, 2012

License

10 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: REACH-IN FREEZER NOT OPERATIONAL. FREEZER MUST BE WORKING AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 0F OR LESS.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: NO SNEEZEGUARD OR PROTECTIVE BARRIER AT FRONT SERVING LINE STEAM TABLE. MUST INSTALL PROTECTIVE BARRIER.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER-FILLED WITH CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. MUST EMPTY DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PUTTY FROM INSIDE SINK.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO KEEP FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGH-OUT. MUST INSTALL CEILING TILES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: NO SHIELDED LIGHTBULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL SHIELDED BULB.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED THREADED FAUCET AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR REMOVE THREADS. NO FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL FILTERS.

No smoking regulations

Inspector notes: MUST POST 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS AT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS.

Nov 30, 2012

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chester's Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chester's Chicken on file is from Dec 17, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Chester's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chester's Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chester's Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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