Chicken Run

2339 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
American
Last inspected: Jun 18, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chicken Run four times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 18, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Chicken Run's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 18, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Chicken Run squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Jun 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,KNIFE RACK ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN-COOLER KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,AND REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT STORAGE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 2, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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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. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLER AND FREEZER SURFACES, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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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. FLOORS NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, AND UNUSED ITEMS
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Feb 7, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT CENTER 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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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.LIGHT BULB AT CEILING IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA NOT SHIELDED-MUST PROVIDE.
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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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Jul 15, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH DATE ON PREPERED FOODS IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT AND ON 1STFL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN & BASEMENT.
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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. MUST REPAIR RUSTED SHELF BOTTOM UNDER GRILL IN KITCHEN,AND REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK DRAIN STOPPERS COVERED IN PLASTIC ON 3COMP SINKS.
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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. INSDE COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,EXTERIOR MICROWAE DOOR WALL,REDIO UNDER MICROWAVE,IN KITCHEN, MOP SINK,2COMP.SINK,PREP TABLE,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK,AND TABLE BY SHELF IN BASEMENT,AND TOILET BOWLS,WITH GREASE AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.
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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 ELEVATE CLEAN UTENSILS IN KITCHEN ON FLOOR AND FOOD PRODUCTS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE OUT LIGHT BULBS ON HOOD
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR DISABLED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR IN LADIES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicken Run last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicken Run on file is from Jun 18, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicken Run?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicken Run.

Has Chicken Run's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicken Run means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.