Highly Flavored Chicago
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Highly Flavored Chicago, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited five times.
Highly Flavored Chicago's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CANS WITH DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON ALL FLOORS LOCATED IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE NEW HIRE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-303.11(A) OBSERVED FACILITY HAS NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE AND WAS WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY SOAP AND HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER WENT TO THE STORE AND BOUGHT BLEACH CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 60F, OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 62F, OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHEESE AT 61F AND OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF MILK AT 59F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A BUCKET AND CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS, ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGER PROVIDED HAIR NETS DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON A CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO A PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CANS WITH DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON ALL FLOORS LOCATED IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE NEW HIRE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 23, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER IN WASHROOM, ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONTENTS INSIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALL INFORMATION AND CONTENTS INSIDE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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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 VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTE DMANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Highly Flavored Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Highly Flavored Chicago on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Highly Flavored Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Highly Flavored Chicago.
Has Highly Flavored Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Highly Flavored Chicago have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Highly Flavored Chicago 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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