Chick-Fil-A� Michigan Ave

500 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

American

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Chick-Fil-A� Michigan Ave has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2020. The most recent report on file is from Oct 20, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chick-Fil-A� Michigan Ave is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

License

No violations found.

100

Aug 13, 2025

Recent Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 30, 2025

Complaint

1 major violation.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED REPORT #2609252 DATED DECEMBER 17 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #58 ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Jan 5, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Mar 29, 2023

Complaint

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, soup...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: Insects control device located above food container/equipment. Instructed to mount away from food and and clean dishes.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pan hung too close to ice maker door. Instructed to keep away.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Apr 13, 2022

License

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.

Aug 16, 2021

Suspected Food Poisoning

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: FOUND 24 LBS OF DAIRY-EGG LIQUID (TO DIP CHICKEN BEFORE BREADING) AT 45.0 F STORED IN TIGHT FITTING LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT NEAR THE LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 21, 2021

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

May 7, 2020

License

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A� Michigan Ave last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A� Michigan Ave on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A� Michigan Ave?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A� Michigan Ave.

Has Chick-Fil-A� Michigan Ave's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A� Michigan Ave have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A� Michigan 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.

How often is Chick-Fil-A� Michigan Ave inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A� Michigan Ave is inspected around two times per year on average.

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