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LOUISIANA FRIED CHICKEN

1554 W MARQUETTE RD, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LOUISIANA FRIED CHICKEN has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 19, 2018. The most recent inspection, on May 2, 2023, found no infractions.

3 of 7 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: Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 6, 2019. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2022. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2022. For example: ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2022. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED GASKET PEELING FROM COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA HELD ON WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AREA/OFFICE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, BUCKETS, AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO VERIFIABLE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR VERIFICATION.
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND POTS STORED NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL CLEAN AND SANITIZED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INVERTED FOR PROPER AIR DRYIN.G
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED GASKET PEELING FROM COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA HELD ON WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AT BOTTOM WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ANY COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AREA/OFFICE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, BUCKETS, AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO VERIFIABLE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR VERIFICATION.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOUND ON BOTH UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  7. License

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED TO HANDLE SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND AROUND THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE SIDE/REAR STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PROOF OF CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE.

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