Chi-Town Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Chi-Town Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2020. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Chi-Town Fried Chicken's record stops at Apr 16, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited 10 times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE ICE CREAM IS SCOOPED AND OPEN FOOD IS PLACED INTO TAKE OUT BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER, AND DRYING PROVISIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT ENOUGH LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 15, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213540 DATE 8-27-18: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-42-090.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS IN DISPLAY CASE WITH THE NAME, ADDRESS, DATE AND INGREDIENTS OF PRODUCT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING,INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FILTERS AND VENT COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Aug 29, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP SCHEDUAL ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP SCHDUAL PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-306.11CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT ON MENU.INSTRCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUOR POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CORE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CORE
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Aug 27, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(1) OBSERVED FOOD IN SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT TEMPERATURE OF 53FTHEY ARE CHICKEN AND ITALLIAN BEEF.FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED 55LBS AT $206.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP SCHEDUAL ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP SCHDUAL PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT ON MENU.INSTRCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUOR POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CORE
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NOT HOLDING COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW,PRODUCTS SUCH AS CHICEN AND ITALLIAN BEEF AT 53F.TAGGED SERVICE COOLER. PRIORRITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CORE
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Aug 11, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ALL HAND SINK FIXTURES TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ALSO SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY AND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 24, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL ,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREAS BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Mar 10, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA NEAR STOVE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE SIDE STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Mar 1, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09-04-2015 INSPECTION REPORT#1575224 (45)INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE INFORMATION ON THE IDPH WEBSITE(32)FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKET(33)OBSERVED SOME GREASE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER(35)OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINNING AREA AND PREP AREA,E TILES WHERE NEEDED,CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA NEAR STOVE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE SIDE STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Sep 4, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKETS OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DINING AREA AND PREP AREA; REPLACE TILES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER FOUND INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA; PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD UNIT , NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES ARE DAMAGE OR MISSING. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGE TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ITEMS ON TOP OF CRATES, ON FLOOR . ALL ITEMS MUST BE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Oct 21, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE GASKET AROUND THE LEFT DOOR AT THE TWO DOOR REACHIN COOLER AND THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER. THE DOOR GASKETS ARE RIPPED AND TORN. REPLACE THE REACHIN FREEZER TOP IT IS BROKEN AND WILL NOT COVER FREEZER PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD STORAGE BINS AND DEEP FRYERS. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE TWO REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE THRU-OUT PREMISES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM. THE LEFT SIDE HOT WATER HANDLE IS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE TWO FAUCET 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HANDLE.
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May 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE GASKET AROUND THE LEFT DOOR AT THE TWO DOOR REACHIN COOLER AND THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER. THE DOOR GASKETS ARE RIPPED AND TORN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE TWO DOOR REACHIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DINING ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Feb 27, 2012
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,CARD BOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SHELVING UNITS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SNEEZE GUARD AT HOT HOLDING UNIT,DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FOOD STORAGE BINS,DEEP FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES & TRIM THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PLACE DRAINLINE FROM ICE MACHINE TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOPS FROM ICE BINS & MACHINE & STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Feb 15, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.OBSERVED PREPACKAGED 17- STRAWBERRY CAKES DESSERT & 29-BUTTER COOKIES FROM A UNAPPROVED SOURCE REVIEWED RECEIPT BUT INFORMATION ON PREPACKAGED ITEMS DON'T MATCH.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE A APPROVED RECEIPT & PRODUCT WITH REQUIRED INFO AT ALL TIMES.APPX.20LBS. $57.(CRITICAL 7-38-005(B).CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOODS SHELVING UNITS,NEXT TO PERSONAL FAN IN TOILET ROOM & ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO NO STATE LICENSE,MAP IN LOG BOOK.FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/15/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,CARD BOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SHELVING UNITS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SNEEZE GUARD AT HOT HOLDING UNIT,DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FOOD STORAGE BINS,DEEP FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES & TRIM THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PLACE DRAINLINE FROM ICE MACHINE TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOPS FROM ICE BINS & MACHINE & STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Apr 22, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER & SHELVES NEEDING TO BE REPAINTED. REMOVE/SEAL RUST AND REPAINT WOODEN SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, HEAVY WITH GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,i.e.FLOOR NEXT TO LARGE FLOOR MIXMASTER, FLOOR BEHIND CABINETS, HEAVY WITH FLOUR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOIUT. NOTED SOME WET CEILING TILES (ACTIVE LEAK).
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Feb 16, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE THRU-OUT PREMISES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE OR ADJUST HOT WATER AT BATHROOM FAUCET. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AT EXHAUST HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA, PREMISE SMOKEY
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL DIRTY DISH TOWELS IN KITCHEN AREA, REPLACE WITH NEW ONES
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chi-Town Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chi-Town Fried Chicken on file is from Apr 16, 2020. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chi-Town Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Chi-Town Fried Chicken.
Has Chi-Town Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chi-Town Fried Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chi-Town Fried 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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