Chicken Planet
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
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Score
Chicken Planet has been inspected 20 times since 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chicken Planet is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN PREP COOLER ACCROSS FROM GRILL STATION WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 55.6 DEGREES F. NO TCS FOODS WERE IN THE REACH-IN AT THE START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BEFORE USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUBBER GASKET IN POOR CONDITION ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FOUNTAIN DRINK NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 7, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE FEMALE RESTROOM, MUST OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE GARBAGE CAN LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLYING AROUND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2556777 DATED 6/3/22; 47 - 4-501.11: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREA TO BE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING WITH CORROSION RESISTENT, NON-ABSORBENT EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. 49 - 4-602.13: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER CLEAN 58 - 2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. - Repeat INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE GRILLS. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR THE 2 MALE FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A RAT TRAP SET BY THE FACILITY UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO INSTALL ANY PEST TRAPS.
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Jun 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO TAKE OFF GLOVES BEFORE WASHING HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT PROOF OF FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION IS AVAILABLE 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: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH HEAVILY SCRATCHED SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREA TO BE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING WITH CORROSION RESISTENT, NON-ABSORBENT EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER CLEAN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Nov 13, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH AND RINSE BASIN WITH HOLE . MUST REPAI AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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May 10, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SOME SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED MINOR SODA DEBRIS ON THE SODA MACHINE AND MINOR DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE ICE SLOT OF THE SODA MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED BY THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING (FLAT TOP GRILL AND STOVE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS MISSING ABOVE THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jul 25, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND RIM WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: -OBSERVED STAINED CAULKING AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINER IN USE IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINER IN USE ON FRONT LINE GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: -OBSERVED REACHING COOLER BOTTOM SURFACE WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED FRONT SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE DISPENSING UNIT WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: -OBSERVED FLOORING BEHIND GRILL LINE, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: -OBSEREVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS ALONG LOWER (SOUTH) WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. -OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOODS AND VENTS ABOVE THE FRONT LINE GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Soda fountain dispensers not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Mar 11, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 25, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FFOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE
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Apr 28, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS AND STORING THEM WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS SHOULD BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL NEXT TO WHERE THE CHICKEN IS PROCESSED WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Jun 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS.
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May 21, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.(THE LARGE GREY PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HOLDING CHICKEN).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2DR COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT COOKING LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS AT WALL TO REMOVE DIRT, DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REAPIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.(I.E., SPICES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA PAPRIKA AND TUMERIC)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY CORNER OF ICE MACHINE ABOVE COCA-COLA SODA DISPENSING MACHINE WHICH FALLS ONTO FLOOR MAKING A SPILL IN FRONT ON THE COCA-COLA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR CORNERS AT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY CEILING TILES WITH FOOD SPLASHES ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK.
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Nov 8, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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 DEEP PITS IN SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD(COOKED CHICKEN CHOPPING BOARD) AND NO STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD AND PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. MUST MAKE REAR AREA FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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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. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER VALVE TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 12, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 22, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Planet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Planet on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Planet?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chicken Planet.
Has Chicken Planet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicken Planet have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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.
How often is Chicken Planet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken Planet is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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