Chick-Fil-A ( 30 E Chicago Ave )
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2016
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Score
Inspectors have visited Chick-Fil-A ( 30 E Chicago Ave ) 10 times, with records going back to 2011. On Mar 25, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 25, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Chick-Fil-A ( 30 E Chicago Ave ) on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SODA NOZZLES ON THE SODA FOUNTAIN, 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS BY THE FILET TABLES, AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT UNDER THE FILET TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS ON THE FOOD LINE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND SLIP HAZARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMVOE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING WATER LINE UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE WATER LINE TO REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP.
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Feb 6, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THAW CABINETS OF POULTRY JUICES AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-N FREEZER UNDER STORAGE RACKS.
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Nov 10, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR TILES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR GROUT IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES MISSING AND/OR WARN AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS AND THE PREP COOLERS NEARS THE GREASE TRAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR GROUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEFT FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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May 19, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE DOOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE DOORS OF FRYERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING DISCONNECTED UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCE WITHOUT COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER AT ALL FAUCETS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS AND WET MOP HEADS IN THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT WET MOPS.
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Jan 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DEBRIS AND ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Jul 8, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MUST BE INSTALLED BETWEEN CLEAN DISHES AND HAND SINK OR CLEAN DISH RACK MUST BE RELOCATED.(4 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Jun 11, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER INTERIOR UPPER PANEL NOT CLEAN, DARK FILM BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 15, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THRU-OUT DISHROOM & HALLWAY TO REAR DOOR MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR DRAINS/COVERS MUST BE MAINTAINED REGLARLY. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Sep 8, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 18-SMALL/FRUIT ON WALLS ABOVE THE GREASE TRAP AREA IN DISHROOM;11-ON BOXES STORED ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR; 5-ON WALLS OF A SMALL OFFICE SPACE (ACROSS ICE MACHINES). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THRU-OUT THE DISHROOM AREA & HALLWAY TO THE REAR DOOR MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES; FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT, ESPECIALLY UNDER SODA MACHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN MOST COOLERS-MUST PROVIDE. 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.
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May 27, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A ( 30 E Chicago Ave ) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A ( 30 E Chicago Ave ) on file is from Mar 25, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A ( 30 E Chicago Ave )?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A ( 30 E Chicago Ave ).
Has Chick-Fil-A ( 30 E Chicago Ave )'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A ( 30 E Chicago Ave ) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A ( 30 E Chicago Ave ) 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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