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STRAY HEN CAFE OF CHICAGO

2423 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

STRAY HEN CAFE OF CHICAGO has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 19, 2020. The most recent inspection, on April 20, 2022, found no infractions.

3 of 9 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 20, 2022. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 2, 2021. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 12, 2022. For example: CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 12, 2022. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 April 12, 2022. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 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
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15: LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM, REPAIR ISSUE
  3. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 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
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 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.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD IN COOLERS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • BURNED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF STOVES AND BURNERS. ALSO, GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM, REPAIR ISSUE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • BURNED LIGHT BULB AT REAR STORAGE, ALSO PROTECTIVE SHIELD ARE SPLATTERED WITH FOOD STAINS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 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.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 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. -
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 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
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 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
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 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. -
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 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
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 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
  6. License Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 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. -
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT HALLWAY IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE MEAT SLICER. GRIME AT CAN OPENER BLADE.GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING,LID NOT CLOSED.MUST KEEP LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • BROKEN COVING/BASEBOARD WALLS TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-WEST AREA)RESEAL
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ARE CRACKED,REPLACE
  7. License

    17 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 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. -
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 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. -
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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)
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 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.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 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
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 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 -
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT HALLWAY IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE MEAT SLICER. GRIME AT CAN OPENER BLADE.GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 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. -
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING,LID NOT CLOSED.MUST KEEP LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • BROKEN COVING/BASEBOARD WALLS TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-WEST AREA)RESEAL
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ARE CRACKED,REPLACE
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE,ONLY FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  8. License

    0 infractions

  9. License

    0 infractions

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