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CHICAGO'S CHICKEN COOP

3300 W 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60652 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

CHICAGO'S CHICKEN COOP has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 20, 2013. The most recent inspection, on January 25, 2018, found no infractions.

3 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 15, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on June 8, 2017. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 15 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2017. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2017. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 15, 2017. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLES, NOT SMOOTH, EVEN, OR EASILY CLEANBABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WORN SURFACE ON WALL AT EAST SIDE OF FRYERS. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN COOKING PREP AREA WHERE FRYERS LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  3. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED 2 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND OVER 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLES, NOT SMOOTH, EVEN, OR EASILY CLEANBABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WORN SURFACE ON WALL AT EAST SIDE OF FRYERS. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN COOKING PREP AREA WHERE FRYERS LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) SCATTERED IN CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON FLOOR IN CLOSET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND ALONG WALL BASE IN CORNER NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR UPDATED SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOOD SURFACES AT INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDERNEATH FRONT CASHIER. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD. LEAK AT CONDENSOR IN SMALL REACH IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, EXCESSIVE BLACK AND WATER DAMAGED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WALLS IN PRPE AREA NOT CLEAN, HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
  7. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE LARGE FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, INNSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  8. Consultation

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE LARGE FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED REAR WALLS AND CEILING AROUND FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS, ALSO LIGHT SHIELDS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SIDE HAND SINK HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
  9. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME,NOR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED, AND SERVED. CHICKEN 142.6*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE LARGE FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED REAR WALLS AND CEILING AROUND FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SIDE HAND SINK HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.AT THIS TIME.
  10. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SHIELD
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL
  11. License

    3 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL WITH SOAP/TOWEL DEVICE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SHIELD
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL.
  12. License

    0 infractions

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