Leghorn Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 12, 2018
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Score
Going back to 2013, Leghorn Chicken has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 12, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Leghorn Chicken dates to Jul 12, 2018.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 12, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET FIXTURE WITH LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALL GOING DOWN THE STAIRS TO THE DRY STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN AND CRACK TILES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jul 31, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS 78.8F, THE EXOPSED HAND SINK WAS 80.1F, AND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE BATHROOM WAS 80.0F. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO TURN UP THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER HEATER DURING THE INSPECTION AND THE TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SINKS ON PREMISES WERE MET PRIOR TO THE END OF THE INSPECTION. THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 110F AND THE OTHER SINKS ON PREMISES REACHED A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 85F. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE RIPPED GASKETS ON BOTH COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS ON PREMISES TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE RUBBER TRIM UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REAPPLY THE TRIM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR.ALSO ON PANELS OF INTERIOR OF THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.BOTH GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. ON GROUND BEHIND AND UNDER THE SAID CONTAINERS PLASTIC AND FOAM EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS,FOAM BOWLS,DIRTY FOOD GLOVES,FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA,AND KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM NOR COOLER THERMOMETERS PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE AND AIR TEMP OF THE UNIT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE NOT PROTECTED FROM ELEMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.
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Jul 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POP DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT BASEMENT P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. NO SLEEVELESS T-SHIRTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 27, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN REAR ABOVE PREP COOLER. REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Aug 5, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Mar 10, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OR RAW CHICKEN 69.2F-72.3F STORED ON ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $15 WORTH OF CHICKEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN PREP AREA TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING AND SEAL OPENING ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT(MOLD,LEAKS).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 17, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Front display cooler not maintaining 40 F or below. Instructed to have cooler on and running at 40 F or lower.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right side-cloudy with food debrsi. Instructed to detail clean grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving not maintained along wallbase. Instructed to reseal coving along walls. Ventilation cover in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean cover.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb non-working in prep area. Instructed to replace non-working light bulbs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leghorn Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leghorn Chicken on file is from Jul 12, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leghorn Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Leghorn Chicken.
Has Leghorn Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Leghorn Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Leghorn 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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