Chicago Chicken Shack
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
70
Score
The CHICAGO CHICKEN SHACK, located at 4049 W 79Th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on September 25, 2025, with a score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues related to the cleanliness of non-food and food contact surfaces, as well as the installation of plumbing and proper backflow devices. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its two scored evaluations.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 9, 2024
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Sep 25, 2025 Inspection
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS FLOOR AND SHELVING IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS...AS WELL AS THE FRONT FLOOR AREA UNDER THE DEEP FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICE DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BRIGHTER.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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