Church's Chicken # 1315
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
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Score
Public records show 27 inspections at Church's Chicken # 1315 stretching back to 2010. Church's Chicken # 1315 was last inspected on Dec 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited 15 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Church's Chicken # 1315 is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM AREA UNDER THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN BOTH RESTROOMS NOTIFYING EMPLOYES TO WASH HANDS NOT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE (NON-TOXIC) INSTALLED ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR BISCUIT OVEN). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE BELOW AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BISCUIT DOUGH STORED BENEATH POTABLE WATER CONDENSATE LINE (DRIPPING CLEAN WATER) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD AWAY FROM UNDER LINES IN WHICH WATER HAS CONDENSED AND MAINTAINED.
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Apr 6, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 16, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION THROUGH OUT PREMISES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 400+ MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS. NOTED 75 MICE DROPPINGS ON A LEDGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR, NOTED 100 DROPPINGS SCATTTERED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS, ON TOP OF SHELVING RACKS, AND INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS. NOTED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE OVEN IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. NOTED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE. ALSO NOTED ANOTER 75 DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE UNUSED WALK IN FREEZER AND 50 INSIDE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020A
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE PANS OF RAW CHICKEN AND ON THE LIDS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 30LBS AT $150 COST. ALSO NOTED 20LBS BAG OF FLOUR GNAWED INTO PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK LOOSE AND LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENING IN THE WALLS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING AND REPAIRING(BROKEN TILES) IN PREP, WALK-IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTTER IN THE OFFICE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WORN WEATHER STRIPPING) AT THE BOTTOM. POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Apr 4, 2022
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, COMPRESSOR LEAKING AND CONDENSATE DRAINING IN CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, AND CABINETS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN PREP, WALK-IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS, ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Mar 28, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 169.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGE BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON OUTLETS AND MULTI-USE CONTAINER ON PREP COOLER ALONG NORTH WALL. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, COMPRESSOR LEAKING AND CONDENSATE DRAINING IN CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, AND CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN PREP, WALK-IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS, ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Jun 3, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF( 77.0F,78.0F) OF COLE SLAW INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED 10 MEDIUM PORTION CUPS FROM FREEZER AND DISCARDED AT APPROX 1LB COST $ 5.00, COS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPATMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON FLOUR,ETC.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES IN REAR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR THROUGH OUT DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN TILE AND MISSING GROUT) AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TO PREVENT STANDING WATER AND A BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS
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Sep 18, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFCATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR THROUGH OUT DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN TILE AND MISSING GROUT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TO PREVENT STANDING WATER AND A BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, ALSO NOTED CEILING IN THE PREP AREA HAS SOME WATER DAMAGE . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR THROUGH OUT DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN TILE AND MISSING GROUT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGOUT FLOOR TO PREVENT STANDING WATER AND A BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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95
Apr 11, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LINES BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Mar 10, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE BACK OF THE VENTILATION STACK TO THE CEILING AND ON THE LINES BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Jan 15, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR WHERE FLOOR TILE GROUT IS MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FLOOR TILE GROUT,AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER/ DRY MOP THEN REAR PREP,AND DISH AREA. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR, NEXT TO THE 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: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FROMT DINGING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 7, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING NEEDED UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS AND AT SIDE CORNER OF HOT WATER TANK. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AND 3-COMP SINK AT REAR. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN OFFICE, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 29, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AND 3-COMP SINK AT REAR. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN OFFICE, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 22, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE GASKET OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Apr 17, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER HOT HOLDING LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
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Dec 1, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
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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.GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER SANITIZING BASIN AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAK BEHIND ICE MACHINE. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM.
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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. ORGANIZE CLOSET AND REMOVE EXCESS WATER IN HALLWAY AREA.
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Oct 11, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 170.9F IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H74224 COURT DATE 12-1-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
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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.GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER SANITIZING BASIN AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAK BEHIND ICE MACHINE. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM.
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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. ORGANIZE CLOSET AND REMOVE EXCESS WATER IN HALLWAY AREA.
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Sep 29, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 141.9F IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H74221 COURT DATE 11-3-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
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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.GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER SANITIZING BASIN AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAK BEHIND ICE MACHINE. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM.
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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. ORGANIZE CLOSET AND REMOVE EXCESS WATER IN HALLWAY AREA.
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Sep 22, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 141.9F IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLAITON 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H74217.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. OBSERVED NO SOAP AND TOILET NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY IN WOMEN WASHROOM, NO TOILET TISSUE AND NO DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN MEN WASHROOM (WATER DRAINING ON FLOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILET AND PROVIDE SOAP IN WOMEN WASHROOM. REPAIR WASHBOWL IN MEN WASHROOM FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. TOILET TISSUE MUST BE SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H74217 COURT DATE 11-3-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
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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.GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER SANITIZING BASIN AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAK BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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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. ORGANIZE CLOSET AND REMOVE EXCESS WATER IN HALLWAY AREA.
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Feb 18, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING NEEDED UNDER FRYERS AND AT SIDE CORNER OF HOT WATER TANK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK ON LEFT SIDE.
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Nov 5, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. AT THIS TIME OBSERVED CLEANING NEEDED UNDER FRYERS AND AT SIDE CORNER OF HOT WATER TANK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. REPAIR LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK ON LEFT SIDE.
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Sep 16, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. AT THIS TIME OBSERVED CLEANING NEEDED UNDER FRYERS AND AT SIDE CORNER OF HOT WATER TANK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. REPAIR LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK ON LEFT SIDE.
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May 19, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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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 FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMP SINK. REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DINING, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.
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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. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAKS ON WATER HEATER AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Feb 9, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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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 FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMP SINK. REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DINING, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.
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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. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAKS ON WATER HEATER AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken # 1315 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken # 1315 on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken # 1315?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken # 1315.
Has Church's Chicken # 1315's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Church's Chicken # 1315 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Church's Chicken # 1315 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 # 1315 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken # 1315 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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