Chicago's Chicken Coop
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Chicago's Chicken Coop, the earliest from 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 6, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Thermometers provided & accurate” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FLIES AND SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA, AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. AT THE GREASE FILTERING AREA AND AT THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS ARE. APPORX 15-20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CASES OF CHICKEN SITTING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF PRODUCT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WHERE CHICKEN, FISH, SHRIMP AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED BADLY RUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, REAR DISH WASHING AREA, DEEP FRYING AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Oct 30, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 52.9F-58.0F ON COUNTER. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $30 VALUE INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PRIORITY
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATIONS ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. 2 MALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR BEARDS. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXPOSED INSULATION ON INTERIOR DOORS OF PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR THE SAME SO THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING PROTECTIVE SHEILDING FOR LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Jul 21, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE HOWEVER NOT ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES NEEDED. MUST PROVIDE INCLUDING DISPOSABLE MOP.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE . INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 3, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 26, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (EGGS, COLE SLAW, CHICKEN, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BACK EAST WALL, AND BEHIND THE 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK IN THE PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF HAND SINK ADJACENT FROM THE COOK AREA/DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOK/PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK------OBSERVED DRAIN COVERS BY THE FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND MISSING A PROTECTIVE SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA ENCASED IN DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUS TUBS, POTS AND PANS STORED UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED INVERTED FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
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Mar 28, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 25, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR NOT MAINTAINED, RUBBER GASKET TORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RECAULK.
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Nov 27, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLES, NOT SMOOTH, EVEN, OR EASILY CLEANBABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WORN SURFACE ON WALL AT EAST SIDE OF FRYERS. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN COOKING PREP AREA WHERE FRYERS LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 15, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 2 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND OVER 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLES, NOT SMOOTH, EVEN, OR EASILY CLEANBABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WORN SURFACE ON WALL AT EAST SIDE OF FRYERS. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN COOKING PREP AREA WHERE FRYERS LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 15, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) SCATTERED IN CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON FLOOR IN CLOSET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND ALONG WALL BASE IN CORNER NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR UPDATED SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACES AT INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDERNEATH FRONT CASHIER. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD. LEAK AT CONDENSOR IN SMALL REACH IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, EXCESSIVE BLACK AND WATER DAMAGED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WALLS IN PRPE AREA NOT CLEAN, HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
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Dec 9, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LARGE FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, INNSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 16, 2015
Consultation
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LARGE FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR WALLS AND CEILING AROUND FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS, ALSO LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDE HAND SINK HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Nov 3, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME,NOR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED, AND SERVED. CHICKEN 142.6*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LARGE FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR WALLS AND CEILING AROUND FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDE HAND SINK HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.AT THIS TIME.
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Feb 24, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SHIELD
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL
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Feb 21, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL WITH SOAP/TOWEL DEVICE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SHIELD
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago's Chicken Coop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago's Chicken Coop on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago's Chicken Coop?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Chicago's Chicken Coop.
Has Chicago's Chicken Coop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago's Chicken Coop have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicago's Chicken Coop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chicago's Chicken Coop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago's Chicken Coop is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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