Sir Chicken

3633 W 16Th St, Chicago, IL 60623
American
Last inspected: May 27, 2011
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Score
Medium Risk

Sir Chicken has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on May 27, 2011. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Sir Chicken's record stops at May 27, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Sir Chicken on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 27, 2011
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #547429 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN SAME AREAS NOTED PREVIOUSLY AND FRONT DOOR SWEEP NEEDS ADJUSTMENT.A PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF SERVICE FROM ANDERSON ON SITE FROM 5/19/11.MANAGER IS REMOVING DROPPINGS,CLEANING & SANITIZING AREAS AND ADJUSTING DOOR SWEEP AT THIS TIME.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS,MOP SINK BASIN,VENTILATION STACK,HOOD & FILTERS,WINDOW SILLS,LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYERS,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALLS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEEDS THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS & FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STORAGE SHELVES.
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May 13, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 80 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,LID OF GREASE TRAP,ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,LOWER CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,ON SHELVING UNITS ,ALONG WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM,LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR NEAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.ALSO FRONT DOOR SWEEP WORN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/13/11.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS,MOP SINK BASIN,VENTILATION STACK,HOOD & FILTERS,WINDOW SILLS,LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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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.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYERS,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALLS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEEDS THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS & FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STORAGE SHELVES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sir Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sir Chicken on file is from May 27, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sir Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sir Chicken.

Has Sir Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sir Chicken have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sir Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.