Chicken Hut
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 20 inspections at Chicken Hut stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited 11 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 3, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHUNG SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNUSEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE DEEPLY SCRATCHED AND GOUGED, NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE; HANDWASHING SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK BASIN IN MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA/NEXT TO BATHROOM TO BE MISSING SIGNIFICANT CAULKING ALONG TOP OF BASIN, WITH A LARGE GAP PRESENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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86
Sep 18, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DRAIN HOSE FROM WALK-IN COOLER NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FLOOR DRAIN.WATER ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: GROUND SURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED.DEBRIS AND GREASE ON CEMENT FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAININIG CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR THE OTHER TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS
58
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINING OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD AT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED: FLOUR, ETC. MUST LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME.
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR COSTUMERS AT FRONT SERVING AREA MUST BE INVERTED, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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74
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 14, 2021
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-6-21 NOT CORRECTED. #55--MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WASHROOM CEILING VENTILATION.#43-ICE SCOOPS AT THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, AND SUCH A PERSON BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE PREPARED/SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT PREP.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE BASEMENT MICROWAVE OVEN MUST BE PAINTED AND SEALED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING TOILET TANK TOP IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE FIRST FLOOR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS DIRTY.----WALL AT THE BASEMENT PREP STOVE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICE IN THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWELL. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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55
Jan 6, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS AT THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.
43
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WASHROOM CEILING VENTILATION.
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90
Sep 10, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AT AIR TEMP OF 49.5F TO 55.3F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT:RICE PUDDING,POTATOES SALADS ETC. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION, DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-30-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER ARE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 55F; POTATOES SALADS AT TEMP OF 49.7F; RICE PUDDING AT TEMP OF 48.F TO 52.F; COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. CREAM CHEESE SINGLE SERVING 1oz EACH AT TEMP 53F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED:POUNDS 60,VALUE 150. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED IN DRY STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL PIPE IS NEEDED AT DRAIN PIPES FROM CONDENSER UNIT OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,DUE SAID PIPES NOT REACHING FLOOR DRAIN,IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOME PART OF CEMENT FLOOR IN PREP/STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT IS CRACKED AND UNEVEN,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Oct 16, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FOUND DRY GOODS AT BASEMENT WITH WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST MAKE WALLS/CEILING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT DRY GOODS AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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70
Aug 2, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN HELD IN 55 GALLON CONTAINERS AT 68 DEGREES F IN WALK IN COOLER. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 80 LBS OF CHICKEN WORTH 400 LBS. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATION #44 FROM REPORT #1951062 DATED 8/23/16 NOT CORRECTED: SEVERAL CUSTOMERS OBSERVED ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA/DISH AREA TO UTILIZE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. OPERATOR WAS INSTRUCTED DURING INSPECTION TO DISCONTINUE ALLOWING CUSTOMERS TO USE THIS AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING CARDBOARD TO LINE CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT WHILE PREPPING PITA BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
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78
Aug 23, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GAS STOVE IN THE BASEMENT PREP NOT PROPERLY VENTILATED. METAL HOOD ABOVE STOVE WITHOUT MECHANICAL VENTILATION. NO AIR SUCTION INTO VENT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE THE GAS STOVE
38
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: SEVERAL CUSTOMERS OBSERVED ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA/DISH AREA TO UTILIZE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS.
44
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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86
Aug 16, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES TO CHECK SANITIZING CONCENTRATION WHILE SANITIZING DISHWARE, POTS, PANS, UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-20-15 NOR CORRECTED. #31- OBSERVED BOWLS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD IN THE BULK SALT AND GARLIC CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP TO PREVENT INDIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH BULK FOOD ITEMS.#36- LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE BETWEEN THE DEEP FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE RACK IS MISSING THE END CAPS. MUST PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS MENTIONED ABOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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 PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COLE SLAW AND POTATO SALAD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL. DAMAGED, PEELING WALL BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE BASEMENT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WASHROOM ENTRANCE AND THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY CEILING VENTS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, MISSING SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GAS STOVE IN THE BASEMENT PREP NOT PROPERLY VENTILATED. METAL HOOD ABOVE STOVE WITHOUT MECHANICAL VENTILATION. NO AIR SUCTION INTO VENT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE THE GAS STOVE.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: SEVERAL CUSTOMERS OBSERVED ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA/DISH AREA TO UTILIZE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS.
44
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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61
Oct 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD IN THE BULK SALT AND GARLIC CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP TO PREVENT INDIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH BULK FOOD ITEMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE BETWEEN THE DEEP FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE RACK IS MISSING THE END CAPS. MUST PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS MENTIONED ABOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND A BROKEN GASKET ON THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE SAME SINK MENTIONED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND GASKET ON FAUCET HEAD AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Oct 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT/RE-PLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON VENTS NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ABOVE SODA MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 26, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDERNETH STORAGE SHELVING AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENTS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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74
May 23, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND POTATO SALAD IN CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.(MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE) FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN.
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90
Aug 9, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY RACKS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AT WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE RACKS.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENTS ABOVE SODA MACHINE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO NOT HAVE STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL BEHIND STORAGE RACK AT BASEMENT NEXT TO 2COMP SINK. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CRACKED CEILING TILES ABOVE SODA MACHINE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENT AT RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT FRONT AREA.
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82
May 20, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED WALL VENT COVER ALONG THE BASE OF WINDOWS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE, GAP OF 1 INCH, OPENING FACING THE OUTSIDE SIDE WALK.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE OPENINGS.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE, MUST SPECIFIE WERE THE CHEMICALS ARE PLACED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072173-13
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP,IN BASEMENT AREA.DETAIL CLEAN ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS,FOUL ODOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN BASEMENT AREA.
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86
Feb 5, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 75F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F MUST BE PROVIDED ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED TONGS USED TO TAKE FOOD OFF OF THE GRILL TOUCHING THE GARBAGE CONTAINER NEXT TO THE FRONT REGISTER. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE TONGS BEFORE USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND HOOD AREA AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FLOOR DINING ROOM AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, VENTILATION FILTER IN THE WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD BETWEEN THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE STOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE THE FOOD PRODUCT FROM THE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT THAT HAS EXPOSED RAFTERS IN THE CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT IS IMPROPERLY DRAINING WITH BACKUP IN ONE OF THE SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED IN THE OTHER COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERAL SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Hut on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Hut?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Chicken Hut.
Has Chicken Hut's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicken Hut have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicken Hut 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 Chicken Hut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken Hut is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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