Chicken Shack
Last inspected: May 16, 2012
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Score
Going back to 2010, Chicken Shack has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 16, 2012. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since May 16, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
May 16, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ONE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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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.CONDENSATION LINE NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER HAS SMALL CONTAINERS TO CATCH THE WATER NEED TO REMOVE CONTAINERS AND REPAIR.OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER NOT IN USE) STORAGE SHELVES NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
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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 EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE BOX FREEZER NEED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND CLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS DOOR TRACKS,AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS(THAT ARE NOT BEING USED).
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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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER(NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME),ALSO UNDER THE COOKING AREA FRYERS AND PREP TABLE.
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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.NOTED HOLES IN WALL BEHIND BOX FREEZER, UNDER MOP SINK,AND ACROSS FROM FREEZER.
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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 SHIELDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA AND OVER OVEN. NEED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING NEED TO REATTACH THE SPRING ON THE RESTROOM DOOR.
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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.CLUTTER IN SIDE / AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. ALSO SOME CLUTTER IN REAR YARD NEED TO REMOVE.
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Oct 28, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN SAME. REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND PAINT SAME WITH A LIGHT COLOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT AND SEAL ANY HOLES NOTED IN CEILING AND WALLS. FAN COVER OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. PROVIDE OUTLET COVERS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
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Oct 21, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE. HOLES ALSO NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS AROUND PIPES IN CEILING AND IN WALLS. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND DROPPINGS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN SAME. REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND PAINT SAME WITH A LIGHT COLOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CELAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEEZERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, STORAGE RACKS THRU-OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT AND SEAL ANY HOLES NOTED IN CEILING AND WALLS. FAN COVER OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. PROVIDE OUTLET COVERS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Shack on file is from May 16, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Shack?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicken Shack.
Has Chicken Shack's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicken Shack have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicken Shack means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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