Stray Hen Cafe of Chicago
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2022
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Score
Going back to 2020, Stray Hen Cafe of Chicago has six inspections in the public record. Stray Hen Cafe of Chicago was last inspected on Apr 20, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Stray Hen Cafe of Chicago dates to Apr 20, 2022.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Stray Hen Cafe of Chicago is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 20, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM, REPAIR ISSUE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: BURNED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF STOVES AND BURNERS. ALSO, GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED CORNED BEEF HASH IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER STORED INSIDE A TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 44.6F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41 OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-2-21,REPORT #2510618 #57) 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED. #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REMINDER STATEMENT PRINTED ON MENUS, BUT MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE /REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FLYING INSECTS(APPROX 25 OR MORE) ON WALLS, PREP TABLES BEHIND THE BAR, PIZZA AREA, KITCHEN, AND STORAGE. REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD IN COOLERS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BURNED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF STOVES AND BURNERS. ALSO, GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM, REPAIR ISSUE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN BASEBOARD WALLS AND WALL TILES UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM IN THE KITCHEN.REPLACE.ALSO, THE CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IS UNEVEN, POROUS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. THE SURFACE MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REPLACE MISSING TILE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE REAR STORAGE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB AT REAR STORAGE, ALSO PROTECTIVE SHIELD ARE SPLATTERED WITH FOOD STAINS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 2, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11OBSERVED REMINDER STATEMENT PRINTED ON MENUS BUT MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE WHICH ITEMS ARE AT RISK. MUST DISCLOSE WHICH ITEMS ARE LINKED TO THE WARNING STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 26, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING SERVED INCLUDING EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REMINDER STATEMENT PRINTED ON MENUS BUT MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE WHICH ITEMS ARE AT RISK. MUST DISCLOSE WHICH ITEMS ARE LINKED TO THE WARNING STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2369677 DATED 4/24/20 # 55 UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT APPLIED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. REMOVE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #56 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN. REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 24, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT HALLWAY IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE MEAT SLICER. GRIME AT CAN OPENER BLADE.GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING,LID NOT CLOSED.MUST KEEP LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN COVING/BASEBOARD WALLS TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-WEST AREA)RESEAL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT APPLIED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT AT BAR AREA.REMOVE.APPLICATION MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ARE CRACKED,REPLACE
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Apr 17, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT DISHROOM AREA, DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,10ppm. REPAIR CAUSE,UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 100ppm PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE POP GUN AND POP HOLDER FROM ABOVE SAID SINK.LINE AND UNIT OBSTRUCTS AREA OF THE SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. RELOCATE UNIT OR RE-INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK,ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE,ONLY FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT HALLWAY IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE MEAT SLICER. GRIME AT CAN OPENER BLADE.GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. -
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM
53
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING,LID NOT CLOSED.MUST KEEP LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN COVING/BASEBOARD WALLS TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-WEST AREA)RESEAL
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT APPLIED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT AT BAR AREA.REMOVE.APPLICATION MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ARE CRACKED,REPLACE
56
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stray Hen Cafe of Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stray Hen Cafe of Chicago on file is from Apr 20, 2022. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stray Hen Cafe of Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Stray Hen Cafe of Chicago.
Has Stray Hen Cafe of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Stray Hen Cafe of Chicago have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stray Hen Cafe of Chicago 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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