Chicken Planet

21 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604

American

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Chicken Planet has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Jan 6, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Chicken Planet's record stops at Jan 6, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELF RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE UNCLEAN SHELVES.

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF SHELF UNDER MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER AND REPLACE SHELF.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL LIGHT COVERS AND END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR HANDWASH BOWL.

Feb 4, 2010

Suspected Food Poisoning

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean at storage areas.(2nd level)

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Found light fixture with no shielding at rear preparation areas.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. Mops and brooms not properly stored.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicken Planet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicken Planet on file is from Jan 6, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Chicken Planet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicken Planet have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicken Planet 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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