Mickey's Chicken
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2017
70
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Mickey's Chicken stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 16, 2017. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mickey's Chicken dates to Jun 16, 2017.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Mickey's Chicken's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSIL FOUND STORED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND CONDUIT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK OR DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD IS USED TO COVER THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP: THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER, THE DRAIN RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MUST KEEP FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THICK DIRT, DUST AND FOOD FOUND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE GREASE TRAP, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT IN THE FRONT AREA BY THE FRONT COUNTER HAS NO SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SHIFT WERE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THEY ARE NEWLY EMPLOYED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE: FOUND 1 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH COOKED CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON TOP OF (DIRECTLY TOUCHING THE PRODUCT IN THE OTHER CONTAINER) ANOTHER LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS WHICH WAS STORED ON TOP OF AN OPEN BOX/PLASTIC BAG OF RAW CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE COOKED FROM RAW AND NOT STACK ON TO UNCOVER PRODUCT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE THE EQUIPMENT/SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1960292 DATED, 09/13/2016 WAS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 38-Slow drainage at hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSIL FOUND STORED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND CONDUIT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK OR DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD IS USED TO COVER THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP: THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER, THE DRAIN RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MUST KEEP FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THICK DIRT, DUST AND FOOD FOUND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE GREASE TRAP, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT IN THE FRONT AREA BY THE FRONT COUNTER HAS NO SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SHIFT WERE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THEY ARE NEWLY EMPLOYED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Sep 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facility not maintaining proper cooling temperature, found prep cooler air temp at 65.7f, cooler is used to store perishables. Instructed to keep cooler temperature at 40f or lower. cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when repaired. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature. found 3 Lbs. of raw hamburger patties at 64.3f, 4 Lbs. of hot dogs at 62.5f items stored at said cooler. instructed mgr to keep such foods at 40f or lower. critical citation issued. 7-38-005(A). food discarded valued at $15.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Slow drainage at hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-comp sink last comp used to store clean utensils, instructed to keep sink free for proper washing.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: IMPROPER THAWING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, FOUND 5 LBS OF SEMI-FROZEN CHICKEN BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MGR TO THAW FOOD PROPERLY, IE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-12.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COUNTER TOPS, SHELVES, COOLER/FREEZER INTERIOR AND DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT AT KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3-COMP AND HAND SINK. NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Aug 26, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN NEED OF END CAPS. MUST ADD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 21, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER WAS SITTING IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND TO USE IT FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ITEM WAS REMOVED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, HOT DOGS, CHEESE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.
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Dec 5, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 29, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52.0 F. FOUND CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.4 AND 52.0 F- BEEF BURGER PATTIES, CHICKEN WINGS, PIZZA PUFF, MOZZARELLA CHEESE, BEEF GRAVY, PEARCH, CATFISH, GYROS, TALPIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. WEIGHT OF FOOD DISCARDED 150 LBS, VALUED AT OVER $200.00
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA TABLE WITH WATER DRIPPING FROM HOLE ALSO OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT PREPARE FOOD AT PREP TABLE UNDER LEAK FROM CEILING, ALSO MUST REPAIR/SEAL BOTH LARGE HOLES IN CEILING BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/06/11).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN PREP TABLE TOPS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found exterior of 3compartment sink not clean.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean at basement.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Found broken light shields at rear preparation areas.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Observed foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mickey's Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mickey's Chicken on file is from Jun 16, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mickey's Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mickey's Chicken.
Has Mickey's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mickey's Chicken have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mickey's Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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