Crispy Chicks — Cripy Chicks

3445 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

American

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Crispy Chicks — Cripy Chicks five times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Crispy Chicks — Cripy Chicks dates to Mar 3, 2022.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display”, which has been cited three times.

Crispy Chicks — Cripy Chicks' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL HEATING UNIT STORAGE ROOM ON FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD EQUIPMENT (BLENDER, POTATO CUTTER, COFFEE MAKER, MICROWAVE ETC) STORED ON PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH THE WASTE PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.

Sep 16, 2020

Routine

3 minor violations.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS FOR BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (USED TO PREP FOODS) ALSO OBSERVED DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER PREP AREA FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

Jun 12, 2019

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS

Nov 27, 2018

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCCOKED BEEF SOLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASHGUARDS AT 2 HAND SINKS. 1 SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN 1ST FLOOR AND 1 SINK NEXT TO PREPARATION TABLE LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION. MUST PROVIDE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY PIPING FOR HAND SINK AT 1ST FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT 1ST FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST REPAIR. FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN (WEST WALL)AT LIQUOR STORAGE LOWER LEVEL. MUST REPAIR.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FOUND FLAT TOP GRILL NOT UNDER MECHANICAL VENTILLATION AT 1ST FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST RELOCATE FLATOP GRILL.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Oct 29, 2010

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crispy Chicks — Cripy Chicks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crispy Chicks — Cripy Chicks on file is from Mar 3, 2022. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crispy Chicks — Cripy Chicks?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crispy Chicks — Cripy Chicks.

Has Crispy Chicks — Cripy Chicks' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Crispy Chicks — Cripy Chicks have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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