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Western Poultry

2003 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County

59cited violations
2serious tier
15inspections
24tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Live Poultry)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2164139
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025140
2023251
20214251
2019160
2017120
20152100
2013120
2012350

Inspections

  1. Oct 9, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FLY STRIPS HANGING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT HANG FLY STRIPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

  2. Nov 22, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Nov 13, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BOTH DIH/ PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) . CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED ABOUT 20 - 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE OFFICE AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALSO NOTED 1 HOUSE FLY IN THE OFFICE. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED CRATES STORED OUTSIDE THE BUILDING ENCRUSTED IN FECES AND BIRD FEATHERS WITH SOME BIRD FEED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      FOUND NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON SITE. ALL LICENSED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER WITH COMMERCIAL REFUSE REMOVAL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Jul 7, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      BSERVED BASE BOARD TILES MISSING FROM THE PROCESSING AREA, A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE TOILET ROOM, MISSING VENT COVER IN THE SLAUGHTER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY NOT CLEAN AND ALL THE VENTS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  5. Jul 2, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BASE BOARD TILES MISSING FROM THE PROCESSING AREA, A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE TOILET ROOM, MISSING VENT COVER IN THE SLAUGHTER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY NOT CLEAN AND ALL THE VENTS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #36 OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION PERFORMED ON 6-24-21 (2521926). PRIORITY FOUNDATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE DATE SPECIFIED ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  6. Jun 29, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      BSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK FLIES(DISH WASHING AREA, TOILET ROOMS, REAR EXIT AREA, HOLDING AREA, SLAUGHTER AREA) AND 50 MICE DROPPINGS(HOT WATER TANK AREA, FURNACE ROOM, GAS METER ROOM). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BASE BOARD TILES MISSING FROM THE PROCESSING AREA, A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE TOILET ROOM, MISSING VENT COVER IN THE SLAUGHTER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY NOT CLEAN AND ALL THE VENTS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  7. Jun 24, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE OF A MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 3 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT SCREEN DOOR AND TORN SCREEN ON THE REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT PESTS AND RODENTS AND REPAIR TORN SCREEN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK FLIES(DISH WASHING AREA, TOILET ROOMS, REAR EXIT AREA, HOLDING AREA, SLAUGHTER AREA) AND 50 MICE DROPPINGS(HOT WATER TANK AREA, FURNACE ROOM, GAS METER ROOM). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED CRATES STORED OUTSIDE THE BUILDING ENCRUSTED IN FECES AND BIRD FEATHERS WITH SOME BIRD FEED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BASE BOARD TILES MISSING FROM THE PROCESSING AREA, A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE TOILET ROOM, MISSING VENT COVER IN THE SLAUGHTER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY NOT CLEAN AND ALL THE VENTS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  8. May 23, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING, WALLS NOT CLEAN IN PROCESSING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN PROCESSING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PROCESSING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES.REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  9. Dec 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY IN THE STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PROCESSING ROOM AND CHICKEN CAGE AREA. SEAL THE OPENING IN THE CORNER OF THE FRP BOARD IN THE CHICKEN CAGE AREA.

  10. Oct 2, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP).CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, STORAGE, SALES AND WASHROOM AREAS(SPIDERWEBS) REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN BREAK ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  11. Sep 25, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER, UNDER TABLE, SINK, AND CRATES IN EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP).CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, STORAGE, SALES AND WASHROOM AREAS(SPIDERWEBS) REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN BREAK ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  12. Dec 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN PREP ROOM. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR HOLDING CAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      NEED TO REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN KILL ROOM. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD.

  13. Aug 30, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Aug 14, 2012 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Aug 3, 2012 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      MUST PROVIDE A COUNTER IN FRONT SERVING AREA TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING INTO PREP AREA. ALSO PROVIDE A DOOR TO SEAL OFF LIVE POULTRY AREA FROM CUSTOMERS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      WATER SLIGHTLY BACKING UP IN FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMP SINK UPON RELEASE OF WATER IN THE OTHER COMPARTMENT. ALSO A SLIGHT ODOR NOTED FROM GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR BOTH. REMOVE THREADS FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET IN PROCESSING AREA. ATTACH TRAY TO END/BOTTOM OF BLOOD DRAIN UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL AREA OF WALL PANEL WHERE OPEN IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM BY PROCESSING AREA. PROVIDE A DOOR OR WALL TO SEAL OFF TWO SIDE WASHROOMS FROM CUSTOMERS. PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR WINDOW FAN AT REAR SIDE WINDOW.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

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.