Chicken Works and Salad Co.
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
74
Score
Chicken Works and Salad Co. has been inspected 20 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Chicken Works and Salad Co.'s 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL PLASTIC FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AT STORAGE AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TOP LID OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER(WEST AREA IN BASEMENT)BY THE WALL.REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: HANDLES/KNOBS ARE MISSING FROM LIDS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT POTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BESIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS REQUIRED IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM.
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74
Nov 6, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALUMINIUM FOIL UNDERNEATH GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2584628 DATED 11/3/2023: #51 " BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALUMINIUM FOIL UNDERNEATH GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 3, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION IN THE BASEMENT SPREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS BETWEEN STOVE/OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INFRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR INSTALL WALL GUARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Nov 18, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS, WASHROOMS).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Nov 2, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMTERS INSIDE SALAD PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 29, 2020
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT OR DRINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE ICE MACHINE/SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED SALADS IN TO GO DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER SEWER LINES DIRECTLY ABOVE A BASEMENT PREP AREA METAL COOLER WITH DRY FOODS, PLASTIC WRAP AND BEVERAGE MAKERS STORED. MUST REMOVE COOLER, PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING OR ENCASE THE WASTE LINES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE FAR REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Nov 1, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 10, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT INAPPRIORATE TEMPERATURES INSIDE SALAD COOLERS- PARMESAN CHEESE 55.0F, CRUMBLE CHEESE 56.1F, BLEU CHEESE 48.2F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE 55.4F. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND SALAD COOLERS 1 AND 2 NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERTURE 50.0F FOR SALAD COOLER 1 AND 60.0F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE FOR SALAD COOLER 2. FOUND PARMESEAN CHESE, MOZZARELLA CHEESE, ETC INSIDE SAID COOLERS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERE, MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE SALAD COOLERS 1 AN 2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE.
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Feb 26, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS ON THE BOTTOM REFRIGERATION UNIT UNDER THE SALAD BAR AND THE REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE PREP SURFACE TO THE LEFT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT, FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING FAN VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 29, 2017
Routine
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: OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON DINING ROOM WALLS NEXT TO PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER (NEXT TO COOKLINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS UNDER STAIRCASE OR REMOVE.
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Nov 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL WITH FACILITY NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE AND INGREDIENTS THE PRE-WRAPPED COOKIES NEXT TO THE CASHIER STATION. ALSO MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPRARED COOKED AND RAW FOODS AT THE 2 DR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS THE MAIN COOKING LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE BOX FREEZER LOCATED IN THE MOST REAR SECTION OF THE BASEMENT AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE STAFF BASEMENT RESTROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODOR FROM THE ABOVE RESTROOM.
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86
Mar 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION INSIDE A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDING POTATO SALAD FOUND A SMALL FOOD CONTAINER BEING USED AS A SCOOPER. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES FOR FOODS BEING STORED IN LARGE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Jan 21, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BASEMENT NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF,NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION.). INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Jun 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING KNOBS TO LIDS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE A CLOSET IN BASEMENT AND BASEMENT AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALL,
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86
Oct 29, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; PREP REACH IN COOLER, SALAD REACH IN COOLER, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AND GRILLS AT FIRST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRIED FOOD ON WEST WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL TRAP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE CLOSET IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Nov 5, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE, CHEST FREEZERS, CAN OPENER AND CABINETS IN BASEMENT, PREP REACH IN COOLER AT KITCHEN AND CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINE BY DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVERS AND CEILING ATTACHMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.
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Dec 19, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE COOLERS UNDER FRONT SALAD BAR.
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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 RESEAL BASEMENT PREP AREA FLOORS AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
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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. MUST REPLACE BASEBOARDS UNDER 3PART SINK IN BASEMENT AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR IN BA3EMENT.
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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. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE A CLOSET IN BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jun 23, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Works and Salad Co. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Works and Salad Co. on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Works and Salad Co.?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Chicken Works and Salad Co..
Has Chicken Works and Salad Co.'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicken Works and Salad Co. have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicken Works and Salad Co. means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chicken Works and Salad Co. inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken Works and Salad Co. is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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