Krispy Chicken and More — Krispy Krunch Chicken

5212 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

American

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Krispy Chicken and More — Krispy Krunch Chicken has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SIGN VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11-4-24 REPORT #2605854 NOT CORRECTED. #36--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.#56- LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

Inspector notes: LID OF BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH TORN DOOR GASKETS AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Nov 4, 2024

Reinspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B)--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector notes: 4-101.19--OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 31, 2024

License

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LARGE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT NOT ON DUE TO WRONG ELECTRICAL OUTLET CONNECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR (TCS FOODS).MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HOTTER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Krispy Chicken and More — Krispy Krunch Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Krispy Chicken and More — Krispy Krunch Chicken on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Krispy Chicken and More — Krispy Krunch Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Krispy Chicken and More — Krispy Krunch Chicken.

Has Krispy Chicken and More — Krispy Krunch Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Krispy Chicken and More — Krispy Krunch Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Krispy Chicken and More — Krispy Krunch 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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