Chick-Fil-A Millennium Park

122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

American

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

High Risk

Chick-Fil-A Millennium Park has been inspected four times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chick-Fil-A Millennium Park trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 30- 7 OZ. MILK AT 46.0F INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 1.64 GALLONS.$75.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT MILK PREP COOLER AT 46.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE UNIT IS REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON SCRATCHING HER BACK AND A SMALL PAN IN THE OTHER HAND,PLACED ON DISH SHELF,OPENED WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND BOUGHT OUT A FROZEN BAG OF SOUP PLACED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT,WENT TO LINE AND PREPARED TWO SANDWICHES WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER ON LEDGE OF SAID SINK AND ICE CUBES INSIDE OF SAME MANAGER REMOVED ARTICLES FROM SAID SINK. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNDERSIDES OF COUNTER TOP EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STALLS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS VENTS IN DINING AREA ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S FAR LEFT AND MIDDLE SINK AND HAND SINK IN VEGETABLE PREP AREA.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT PATIO DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Gloves used properly

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY EMPLOYEE.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE CARTONS OF BUNS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM PRESSURE FRYER AND GRILL AT THE END OF COOKLINE NEXT TO MEAT COOLER.

Jan 22, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE BOTTOM OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 12, 2023

License

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A Millennium Park last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A Millennium Park on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A Millennium Park?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A Millennium Park.

Has Chick-Fil-A Millennium Park's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A Millennium Park have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chick-Fil-A Millennium Park means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Chick-Fil-A Millennium Park inspected?

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

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