CHICK-FIL-A.

Chicago Health Dept

1106 S CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

10 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 4

2026

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK METERED FAUCET (IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND CASHIER LINE) UNABLE TO MAINTAIN FLOW OF WATER FOR 15 SECONDS WITHOUT REACTIVING FAUCET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MILK CRATES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEING USED TO STORE CLEAN MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO USE PROPER SHELVING, CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH HANDLES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS STORING CHICKEN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SPRAYER LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

NOV 6

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

ADJUST THE DOOR HINGE FOR THE 1-DOOR DESSERT COOLER NEAR THE DRIVE-THRU AREA SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.

SEP 27

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.

FEB 2

2024

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED DRIVE THROUGH DOOR OPEN AND NOT INSECT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO USE A 16 MESH TO THE INCH SCREEN TO PROTECT AGAIN THE ENTRY OF INSECTS AND PESTS.

JAN 6

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND A FLY/PEST LIGHT DEVICE DIRECTLY OVER THE TEA BREWING STATION IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE THE PEST DEVICE SO THAT IT IS NOT DIRECTLY A FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.

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JAN 18

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 11

2022

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR WHERE CHICKEN IS STORED.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 75.0F. THE TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION THAT USES HOT WATER TO SANITIZE IN A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST BE AT LEAST 150.0F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOV 17

2021

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 8

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE WHERE CLEAN LEAFY GREENS WERE STORED NEAR VEGETABLE WASH STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO AVOID CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 7

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED PREP HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO AVOID CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EACH WOMEN'S WASHROOM STALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

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