MAR 10
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BYRD'S HOT CHICKEN.
BEAT. 29/100
2634 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 10, 2026 · passed
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jun 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11--- FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND ALSO IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT, WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.---- WALLS AT THE BACKSPLASH WALL AT THE GLASS WINDOW WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WALL MOUNTED RAW WOOD BRACE FOR PLUMBING MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON ABSORBENT. : 6-501.114--- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
FEB 262026FAILED17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2026
FAILED
17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED BY EMPLOYEE ON SITE AND ARRIVE APPROXIMATELY 50 MINUTES LATER. FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED TWO EMPLOYEES EATING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE CONSUMED IN THE DINING AREA.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE ICE/SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BULK FLOUR CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. MUST PROPERLY LABEL.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINERS WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
UTILITY MOP SINK NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
BOTH TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOTED DIRTY WITH FECES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND ALSO IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE ICE AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS WITH GREASE DIRTY AND FOOD DEBRIS.----ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING THE BACKSPLASH WALL AT THE GLASS WINDOW WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WALL MOUNTED RAW WOOD BRACE FOR PLUMBING MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON ABSORBENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA IN A NON-FOOD CONTACT AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-25-25 REPORT #2614483 NOT CORRECTED.#47- OBSERVED PREP TABLE COVERED WITH A TORN PLASTIC PROTECTIVE LAYER BELOW THE GRILL NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.#49-- OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE FRYER UPPER COMPARTMENTS AND THE SIDES OF ALL FRYERS/DOORS TO BE HEAVILY COVERED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 252025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 25
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PREP TABLE COVERED WITH A TORN PLASTIC PROTECTIVE LAYER BELOW THE GRILL NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) - OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE FRYER UPPER COMPARTMENTS AND THE SIDES OF ALL FRYERS/DOORS TO BE HEAVILY COVERED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MAR 182025FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2025
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN NUGGETS, CHICKEN SANDWICHES, POTATO SALAD, MAC N CHEESES ETC. INSTRCUED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS TO BE WORKING WITHOUGH EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AND IN FOOD HANDLING AREAS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UTENSILS, TONGS, KNIVES STORED IN STAGNANT WATER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HOT HOLDING IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPROPRIATELY STORE ALL UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AND PROTECTED AREA IF NOT UNDER RUNNING WATER.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT OR PROTECT ALL SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PREP TABLE COVERED WITH A TORN PLASTIC PROTECTIVE LAYER BELOW THE GRILL NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE FRYER UPPER COMPARTMENTS AND THE SIDES OF ALL FRYERS/DOORS TO BE HEAVILY COVERED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE FRONT HAND SINK NEAR REGISTER TO BE LEAKING FROM HANDLE/BACK OF SPOUT WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON. OBSERVED HAND SINK NEAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN TO BE LEAKING HOT WATER FROM SPOUT EVEN WHEN HANDLE IS TURNED OFF FULLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND AND BELOW THE FRYERS AND GRILL PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY COVERED IN BUILD UP GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS; OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BELOW THE COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP TABLES; OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND GREASE BELOW RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF HEAVY GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS ON SHELVES, ON FOOD BOXES, AND ON RACKS WITH SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEM AREA AND ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE STORED IN SAID AREA.
APR 102024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 10
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 12024FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 1
2024
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFOCATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN NUGGETS, CHICKEN SANDWICHES, POTATO SALAD, MAC N CHEESES ETC. INSTRCUED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT INFRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND DRYING PROVISION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPAED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2578147 ON 06/30/22023. #55.MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SEAL OPENING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.BROKEN/MISSING BASEBOARD COVING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE REPLACED. MOLDY, DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED AND RUSTY CEILING TILES/METAL TILE FRAME MUST BE REPLACE. 55.ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR COMMON SHARED HALLWAY TO THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. 55. CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 302023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SEAL OPENING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.----BROKEN/MISSING BASEBOARD COVING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE REPLACED.-----MOLDY, DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----WATER DAMAGED AND RUSTY CEILING TILES/METAL TILE FRAME MUST BE REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR COMMON SHARED HALLWAY TO THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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