Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken

5357 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

American

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Feb 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2025

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.19 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATE AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Feb 13, 2025

Complaint

2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (07-19-2024) ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATE AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL MINERAL BUILD-UP.

Jul 19, 2024

License

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE (OUTSIDE) WASHROOM.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLYWOOD AND DEBRIS BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken.

Has Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken 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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