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Fry The Coop

1529 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60642 · Cook County

62cited violations
6serious tier
15inspections
42tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2678075
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262150
2025132
2024273
20232110
2022120
2021140
20205201
2019100

Inspections

  1. Feb 10, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) NOT WEARING HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR/PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12 OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  2. Feb 3, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY ON THE TOP OF THE ICE IN BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) NOT WEARING HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR/PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  3. Apr 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED POTATO SALAD AT 50F, CHEESE AT 47- 54F, AND CUPS OF RANCH DRESSING AT 49F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41°F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE PREP COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND POTATO SALAD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  4. Feb 22, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Feb 6, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 129F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED POTATO SALAD AT 60F, CHEESE AT 49F AND MAYO AT 57F IN THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE USED OR DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR QAC SANITIZER AT THE 3C SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  6. Feb 2, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Jan 26, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. STAFF PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND SUGAR AND SPICES IN BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD WHEN OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOUND STAFF HANDLING FOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. COS DURING INSPECTION

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH ON BAR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND BOWL USED AS SCOOP STORED INSIDE SPICE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICE ONSITE FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. A TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE FOR ACCURATELY MEASURING THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION SHELL BE PROVIDEDONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND ITEMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. DUSTY WALL NEXT TO SODA MACHINE. GREASE INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

  8. Jan 14, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM AN ANSI ACCREDITED PROGRAM.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED CASHIER AND KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WEARING MASKS BELOW NOSE AND MOUTH WHILE SERVING CUSTOMERS AND PREPARING FOOD. PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER, ANY INDIVIDUAL AGE 2 AND OLDER IS REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK INDOORS AT ANY PUBLIC PLACE. CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Sep 22, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SAUCE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP AROUND SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 1 MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE FRIES PREP SINK. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER.

  10. Sep 22, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. May 22, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. May 20, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      FOUND NO HOT WATER IN HAND SINK IN 1 OF 3 TOILET ROOMS, WATER AT 85F AND HOT WATER AT 3-COMP SINK IS NOT MAINTAINING A HOT TEMPERATURE OF 110F, ONLY 100F. CONTACT PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM OF 100F IN HAND SINK AND 110F IN 3-COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  13. May 19, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      FOUND NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. BASEMENT FLOODED ON MONDAY. PLUMBER HAS BEEN CONTACTED TO HAVE EQUIPMENT REPAIRED OR REPLACED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND WALL CORNER DAMAGED AND UNFINISHED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  14. May 12, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DURING THE INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL, AND KEEP LOG BOOK ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOUND BREAD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED ELEVATE BREAD 6" OF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      FOUND HOT WATER IN HAND SINK IN 1 OF 3 TOILET ROOMS, WATER AT 65F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING TOILET ROOM, AND CONTACT PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM OF 100F. USING THE 2 ADDITIONAL GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS INSTEAD, TO WASH HANDS, UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST PROVIDE HOOKS FOR MOPS TO AIR DRY PROPERLY NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND HOLE IN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND WALL CORNER DAMAGED AND UNFINISHED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      FOUND PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. INSTRUCTED TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)

  15. Nov 5, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.