Chick-Fil-A State and Lake In-Line
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Chick-Fil-A State and Lake In-Line has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Dec 17, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Dec 30, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN DISREPAIR ON THE INSIDE OF DESSER/SHAKE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPILLS FROM THE BOTTOM OF CHICKEN THAWING COOLER NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Feb 9, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREZERS AND THAWING COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS BETWEEN SALAD COOLERS, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP, ON THE FLOORS BEHIND BREAKFAST STOVE TOP, ON THE WALL NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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May 4, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food trays in raw chicken stand up cooler not clean, food debris and dirt on surfaces. instructed to clean and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Heavy dust build up noted on walk-in cooler insulation, Instructed to clean and maintain.
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May 10, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 12:35PM TO 1:55PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 1:55PM CERTIFIED MANAGER PEBLO VELAZQUEZ ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 13, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2021
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE PREP COOLER WELL AT 48.4F, 20 LBS OF DAIRY/EGGS LIQUID TO DIP CHICKEN BEFORE BREADING AT 53.4F STORED IN TIGHT FITTING LARGE PLASTIC TUBS IN WALK-IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SUCH FOODS HELD AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: TRAYS ABOVE ICE BINS AT FRONT SERVICE LINSE SODA STATION NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILDUP NOTED ON COMPUTER SCREES AND ELECTRIC CONDUITS ABOVE PREP AND HOT HOLDING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 14, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TRASH CANS NOT COVERED IN WOMENS' TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOT COVERING INSIDE GARBAGE THATS TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE AWAY OR COVER RECEPTICLE.
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Apr 14, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE PREP, WALK IN COOLER, FLOOR DRAINS, AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2019
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN'S PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLES TO 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED BEHIND FRONT PREP COUNTER WHERE HOT-HOLDING FOR SANDWICHES ARE PLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE PAPER PRODUCTS AND CATERING ITEMS ARE STORED; NO OPEN FOOD PERMITTED IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE CEILING LIGHTING UNIT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A State and Lake In-Line last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A State and Lake In-Line on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A State and Lake In-Line?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A State and Lake In-Line.
Has Chick-Fil-A State and Lake In-Line's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A State and Lake In-Line have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chick-Fil-A State and Lake In-Line 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 Chick-Fil-A State and Lake In-Line inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A State and Lake In-Line is inspected around two times per year on average.
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