Fry the Coop
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2019, Fry the Coop has 15 inspections in the public record. Fry the Coop was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) NOT WEARING HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR/PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Feb 3, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY ON THE TOP OF THE ICE IN BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) NOT WEARING HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR/PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Apr 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE PREP COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND POTATO SALAD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED POTATO SALAD AT 50F, CHEESE AT 47- 54F, AND CUPS OF RANCH DRESSING AT 49F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41�F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 22, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 6, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE USED OR DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTATO SALAD AT 60F, CHEESE AT 49F AND MAYO AT 57F IN THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 129F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR QAC SANITIZER AT THE 3C SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 2, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. STAFF PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICE ONSITE FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. A TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE FOR ACCURATELY MEASURING THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION SHELL BE PROVIDEDONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BOWL USED AS SCOOP STORED INSIDE SPICE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. DUSTY WALL NEXT TO SODA MACHINE. GREASE INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND SUGAR AND SPICES IN BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD WHEN OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND STAFF HANDLING FOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. COS DURING INSPECTION
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH ON BAR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM AN ANSI ACCREDITED PROGRAM.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CASHIER AND KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WEARING MASKS BELOW NOSE AND MOUTH WHILE SERVING CUSTOMERS AND PREPARING FOOD. PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER, ANY INDIVIDUAL AGE 2 AND OLDER IS REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK INDOORS AT ANY PUBLIC PLACE. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 22, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SAUCE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP AROUND SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE FRIES PREP SINK. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 22, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 20, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER IN HAND SINK IN 1 OF 3 TOILET ROOMS, WATER AT 85F AND HOT WATER AT 3-COMP SINK IS NOT MAINTAINING A HOT TEMPERATURE OF 110F, ONLY 100F. CONTACT PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM OF 100F IN HAND SINK AND 110F IN 3-COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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May 19, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. BASEMENT FLOODED ON MONDAY. PLUMBER HAS BEEN CONTACTED TO HAVE EQUIPMENT REPAIRED OR REPLACED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL CORNER DAMAGED AND UNFINISHED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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May 12, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT WATER IN HAND SINK IN 1 OF 3 TOILET ROOMS, WATER AT 65F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING TOILET ROOM, AND CONTACT PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM OF 100F. USING THE 2 ADDITIONAL GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS INSTEAD, TO WASH HANDS, UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. INSTRUCTED TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DURING THE INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL, AND KEEP LOG BOOK ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND BREAD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED ELEVATE BREAD 6" OF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLE IN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS FOR MOPS TO AIR DRY PROPERLY NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL CORNER DAMAGED AND UNFINISHED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fry the Coop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fry the Coop on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fry the Coop?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fry the Coop.
Has Fry the Coop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fry the Coop have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fry the Coop 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 Fry the Coop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fry the Coop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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