Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings

1811 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

American

Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings was last inspected on Mar 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 7, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

3 major violations.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING TEMPERATURES OF BOTH HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Mar 15, 2024

License

5 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET WITH SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES ARE CLEANED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE AREA WITH OPENING AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. THE STORAGE AREA INCLUDES 1 COOLER AND ONE FREEZER. CUSTOMERS MUST WALK PAST THE OPENING TO GO TO THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL PHYSICAL BARRIER SUCH AS A SWINGING DOOR.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN TOILET ROOMS AND THE KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FLOORS ARE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings 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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