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Chitown Chicken

April 28, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-102.14---OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 2-101.11---OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (chicken, burgers, pizza ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND OR SERVING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111---OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DRY STORAGE RACKS AND INBETWEEN CLUTTER ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SUGGESTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO TREAT FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-101.19---OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(B)---OBSERVED FRYER AND GRILL WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.114---OBSERVED CLUTTER (TOOLS,PAINT, LADDERS, OLD CASH REGISTERS, NON WORKING DEVICES,ETC) THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. • 6-501.11---OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILTIY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • 6-501.12---OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-303.11---OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 21, 2026: 7 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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