Mimi's Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
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Score
Mimi's Chicken has been inspected seven times since 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited eight times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Mimi's Chicken on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
License
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSTANT WATER DRIP AROUND UNUSED CEILING EXHAUST HOOD LOCATED AT SIDE EAST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ON SIDE DRY STORAGE ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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Dec 2, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED THREE SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH THE GYRO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. ALSO, THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAVE GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED DEEP CLEAN ALL WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SLICED CHEESE AND MIXED PEPPERS NOT COVERED NEAR THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 24, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS, 8 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS, AND 2 BIG FLIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER NEAR/ SURROUNDING ALL FREEZER CHEST AND WALL BASES. SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND ON HOT SAUCE SQUIRT BOTTLES, AND BG FLIES WERE FOUND FLYING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, SMALL AND BIG FLY ACTIVITY, AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS/ SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SLICED CHEESE AND MIXED PEPPERS NOT COVERED NEAR THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED THREE SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH THE GYRO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. ALSO, THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAVE GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED DEEP CLEAN ALL WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTEWATER. OBSERVED PIPE THAT DISPOSES WASTE WATER FROM HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA IS MISSING. WASTE WATER FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK IS GOING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTEWATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF CHICKEN WINGS. CHICKEN WINGS WERE FOUND IN THE TWO-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 50.0�F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $55 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED (PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF FRIEND CHICKEN. FOUND CHICKEN THIGHS AND LEGS AT 88.8F-90.1F UNDER A HEAT LAMP NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0�F OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $25 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS, 8 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS, AND 2 BIG FLIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER NEAR/ SURROUNDING ALL FREEZER CHEST AND WALL BASES. SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND ON HOT SAUCE SQUIRT BOTTLES, AND BG FLIES WERE FOUND FLYING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, SMALL AND BIG FLY ACTIVITY, AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS/ SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SLICED CHEESE AND MIXED PEPPERS NOT COVERED NEAR THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK REMOVED FROM WATER LINE AND BASIN STORED NEAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN PROVIDED AND SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH THE GYRO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. ALSO, THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAVE GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED DEEP CLEAN ALL WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 7, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY WALL IN REAR OF FACILITY AT FRONT ENTRANCE TO FOOD PREP AND WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATION IN THE REAR WITH HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING AND MAKING SURFACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT OF THE COOKING LINE WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR PROTECTION AND PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION IF GLASS BREAKS.
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Jun 30, 2022
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF FACILITY NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES OR LOWER. TCS FOODS(CHICKEN AND BEEF) READING BETWEEN 48-63 DEGREES. SERVICE MAN CONTACTED CORRECTED ON SITE. HOLDING AT 38 DEGREES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS, CHICKEN LEGS, WINGS, THIGHS AND GIZZARDS AS WELL AS GROUND BEEF WITH TEMPERATURES ABOVE THE REQUIRED TEMPEREATURE READING BETWEEN 48.9 AND 63.1 DEGREES. ITEMS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY OWNER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. APPROX 15-20 DROPPINGS BEHIND SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR OF FACILITY. APPROX 12-20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR OF FACILITY HOLDING THE DRY STORAGE. APPRX 25-30 DROPPINGS IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR AND APPROX 5-10 NEAR THE HOT WATER UNIT LOCATED JUST LEFT OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL UNIT AND TO HAVE A SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE UPON RETURN INSPECTION, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRIES THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEXT TO DEEP FRYER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND THAW PROPERLY (ITEMS STILL FROZEN)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER NOT OPERATING PROPERLY (30 DEGREES) WHEN UNIT WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY HOLDING FOODS ABOVE 41 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF FLOUR, DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN AIR VENT UNIT IN REAR OF FACILITY OPEN EXPOSING THE INTERIOR TO POSSIBLITIES OF PEST AND OR INSECTS ENTERING AND POSSIBLY HARBORING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING EVENTS FROM HAPPENING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY WALL IN REAR OF FACILITY AT FRONT ENTRANCE TO FOOD PREP AND WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATION IN THE REAR WITH HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING AND MAKING SURFACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT OF THE COOKING LINE WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR PROTECTION AND PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION IF GLASS BREAKS.
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Nov 22, 2021
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET SPOUT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TOO LONG FOR MIDDLE (RINSE) COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SHORTER SPOUT FOR ADEQUATE RINSING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST MAKE SELF CLOSING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mimi's Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mimi's Chicken on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mimi's Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Mimi's Chicken.
Has Mimi's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mimi's Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mimi'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.
How often is Mimi's Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mimi's Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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