DEC 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHICK-FIL-A STATE AND LAKE IN-LINE.
BEAT. 40/100
177 N STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 24, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed an inspection 4 months ago. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
DEC 172025FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2025
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
DEC 302024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 30
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKETS IN DISREPAIR ON THE INSIDE OF DESSER/SHAKE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPILLS FROM THE BOTTOM OF CHICKEN THAWING COOLER NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER.
FEB 92024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREZERS AND THAWING COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS BETWEEN SALAD COOLERS, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP, ON THE FLOORS BEHIND BREAKFAST STOVE TOP, ON THE WALL NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
MAY 42023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Food trays in raw chicken stand up cooler not clean, food debris and dirt on surfaces. instructed to clean and maintain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Heavy dust build up noted on walk-in cooler insulation, Instructed to clean and maintain.
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MAY 102022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 12:35PM TO 1:55PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 1:55PM CERTIFIED MANAGER PEBLO VELAZQUEZ ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND 2 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE PREP COOLER WELL AT 48.4F, 20 LBS OF DAIRY/EGGS LIQUID TO DIP CHICKEN BEFORE BREADING AT 53.4F STORED IN TIGHT FITTING LARGE PLASTIC TUBS IN WALK-IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SUCH FOODS HELD AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETER IN FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
TRAYS ABOVE ICE BINS AT FRONT SERVICE LINSE SODA STATION NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HEAVY DUST BUILDUP NOTED ON COMPUTER SCREES AND ELECTRIC CONDUITS ABOVE PREP AND HOT HOLDING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 142021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TRASH CANS NOT COVERED IN WOMENS' TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOT COVERING INSIDE GARBAGE THATS TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE AWAY OR COVER RECEPTICLE.
APR 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE PREP, WALK IN COOLER, FLOOR DRAINS, AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 92019PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN'S PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLES TO 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED BEHIND FRONT PREP COUNTER WHERE HOT-HOLDING FOR SANDWICHES ARE PLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE PAPER PRODUCTS AND CATERING ITEMS ARE STORED; NO OPEN FOOD PERMITTED IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE CEILING LIGHTING UNIT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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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