AUG 14
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CM CHICKEN.
BEAT. 33/100
2439 N CLARK · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 14, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 72025FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2025
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PERSON IN CHARGE SHOWED UP ON SITE AT 2:30 PM.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CFM ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, RICE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CFM SHOWED UP ON SITE AT 2:30 PM.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL ALL WORKING CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME(SAUCES, SPICES).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS OUTSIDE BY REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-8-2024, REPORT #2597163. #56--OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 82024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVES STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP UTILITY SINK. MUST REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 12024FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 1
2024
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A BIG BUCKET INSIDE SINK. REVIEWED THAT HAND WASHING SINK ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MANAGER REMOVE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOAR USED AS A LINER ON SHELVES STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP UTILITY SINK. MUST REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 82023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOTED AT 72F. OTHER WORKING REFRIGERATION IS ON SITE. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11-- ALL FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY MOP SINK MUST BE CLEAN. ----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT AROUND WALL PIPE OPENINGS MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11-- MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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FEB 282023FAILED19 violations10 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2023
FAILED
19 violations10 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUSTE PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND SOAP LOCATED AT ANY HAND WASHING WASHBOWL. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT ANY OF THE HAND WASHING WASHBOWLS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AVAILABLE AT ANY OF THE HAND WASHING WASHBOWLS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED SEVERAL COOLERS NOT ON/OPERATING AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURES. ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON, OPERATING AT A MINIMUM OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BEOOK ON SITE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING A CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE CLEAN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN BOTH WASHROOMS MUST BE CLEANED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS OLD CHAIRS AND OTHER ASSORTED DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR WALKWAY TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE CLEAN. FREE OF FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE WITH PEELING PAINT/PLASTER. MUST REPAIR.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT AROUND WALL PIPE OPENINGS MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ANY/ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.
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