Church's Chicken # 1142
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
90
Score
Church's Chicken # 1142 appears in inspection records 25 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 17 times.
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.
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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
Oct 8, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SURFACES UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Jul 3, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED METAL TRIM ATTACHED TO CONCRETE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER DOOR PANEL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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86
Aug 8, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN & PREP COOLERS & FREEZERS,LEGS OF EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED METAL TRIM ATTACHED TO CONCRETE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
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Aug 1, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2555855 5/16/2022 NOT CORRECTED #55- 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, BY THE FRYERS, AND UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ELIMINATE ARTICLES FROM TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN AS SUCH.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SOUTH EAST DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN TOILET ROOM MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED METAL TRIM ATTACHED TO CONCRETE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN & PREP COOLERS & FREEZERS,LEGS OF EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
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May 16, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE REAR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, BY THE FRYERS, AND UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MEET REQUIREMENT.
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86
Apr 25, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS. RAW CHICKEN WAS THAWING IN STAGNET WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE REAR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, BY THE FRYERS AND UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MEET REQUIREMENT.
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67
Apr 18, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED UNDER A HEAT HOT HOLDING LAMP; ABOUT 5 LBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 114F-122F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW, LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS. RAW CHICKEN WAS THAWING IN STAGNET WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE REAR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, BY THE FRYERS AND UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 8, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CONTINUE TO GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS. ALSO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING SOURCE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP/SERVING AREA.
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Mar 23, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CONTINUE TO GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS. ALSO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING SOURCE.
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95
Jul 23, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SOUTH EAST DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CONTINUE TO GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,DISH & PREP AREAS.
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Mar 23, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,GRAVY,POTATOES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:40 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SOUTH EADT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER AND WHEEL BASES,2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE ALONG WALL BASE NEAR MOP SINK,MISSING TOP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,LEAKY TOILET AT BASE OF TOILET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM.MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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May 1, 2018
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT SMALL COOLER NEXT TO THE DRIVE THRU AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 66.2*F AT THIS TIME. COOLER TAGGED AT THIS TIME. DO NOT USE. MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE AT 40*F OR BELOW CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLESLAW AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 55.7*F, INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE/DISPOSE OF 12 SMALL, AND 2 LARGE COLESLAW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, COOLERS,FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER, SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK-IN COOLER, ANDFRYERS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN OFFICE, PREP STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REMOVE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN OFFICE AND PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT COUNTER AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FACUET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE PLASTIC CUP AND EXTENDED ICE MACHING WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT/UNNECESSARY ARTICALS AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SEVEN CERTIFICATES EXPIRED, NO EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 8, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK-IN COOLER, AND FRYERS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT COUNTER AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE PLASTIC CUP AND EXTEND ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 7, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS TO THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKETS WHERE ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF FREEZER. OBSERVED RUST SPOTS ON THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE STORAGE AREA; CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE RUST SPOTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND HOT WATER TANK, SINKS AND STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND BUILD UP. OBSERVED TWO BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE FRYING STATION; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE ATTACHED PIPES UNDER THE FRYING STATION; MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRYING STATION; MUST REPAIR LEAK.
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Jun 23, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS TO THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKETS WHERE ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF FREEZER. OBSERVED RUST SPOTS ON THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE STORAGE AREA; CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE RUST SPOTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND HOT WATER TANK, SINKS AND STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND BUILD UP. OBSERVED TWO BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE FRYING STATION; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE ATTACHED PIPES UNDER THE FRYING STATION; MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRYING STATION; MUST REPAIR LEAK.
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86
Jun 10, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF GREASE SPILLS, AND CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND AT REAR.
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Aug 25, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW WOOD AT THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,WATER AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOOR TILE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: ABATED. WORK ORDER SUBMITTED TO OFFICE INDICATING ALL WORK REQUIRED TO CORRECT THIS VIOLATION WILL BE CORRECTED/COMPLETED IN 10 DAYS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PACKAGING ICE FOR SALE, MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR EACH BAG WHICH INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(ESPECIALLY IN REAR).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALL BY DOOR LEADING INTO FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET(S) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 1, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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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: 10 ANTS OBSERVED CRAWLING ON FRONT COUNTER AND PREP TABLE IN DRIVE-THRU AREA. ALO OBSERVED 5-10 GNATS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN(ALSO FLYING AROUND) IN DRIVE-THRU AREA. MUST REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND ALSO NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE CHICKEN WAS BEING COOKED, AND MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY WERE BEING PREPARED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 1-10-13 NOT CORRECTED:-32- REPLACE WORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. BOTH DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND DOOR TO REACH-IN FREEZER MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING WHEN CLOSED TO KEEP COLD AIR IN AND WARM AIR OUT OF UNITS. SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON COOLER DOORS MUST BE ADJUSTED SO THAT THEY WORK PROPERLY.-33- CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. -35- REPLACE BROKEN WALL COVE(BASEBOARDS) THROUGHOUT-36-REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.-38- CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(ESPECIALLY IN REAR).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALL BY DOOR LEADING INTO FOOD PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Jan 10, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. REPLACE WORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. BOTH DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND DOOR TO REACH-IN FREEZER MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING WHEN CLOSED TO KEEP COLD AIR IN AND WARM AIR OUT OF UNITS. SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON COOLER DOORS MUST BE ADJUSTED SO THAT THEY WORK PROPERLY. REPLACE 2 MISSING LIGHTS IN UPPER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT SECTION OF PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND SPLASH/HOOD AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE FRYERS. DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR BY 3 COMP. SINK. RE-GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(ESPECIALLY IN REAR).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN WALL COVE(BASEBOARDS) THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Aug 21, 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.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR PREP TABLE AND CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER'S.
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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 THRU OUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED AND REPLACE BROKEN TILES.
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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 SHIELD CRACKED ABOVE UTILITY AND 3 COMP. SINK NEED TO REPLACE.
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Dec 20, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 5, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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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. CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH GREASE BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE VENTILATION IN THE MENS AND WOMENS WASH ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.
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Jan 26, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE SIDES AND ON METAL PLATE INSIDE THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE. ALSO YELLOW WATER DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANACER TO TURN OFF THE ICE MACHINE,REMOVE THE ICE, ALL THE RUST AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN.7-38-005A.HOOOO56668 15 MARCH04-10 10AM ROOM112 400 W. SUPERIOR CHICAGO,IL.
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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.CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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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.CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH GREASE BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.THE VENTILATION IN THE MENS AND WOMENS WASH ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken # 1142 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken # 1142 on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken # 1142?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken # 1142.
Has Church's Chicken # 1142's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Church's Chicken # 1142 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Church's Chicken # 1142 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 Church's Chicken # 1142 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken # 1142 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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