Crispy Chicks
3445 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
Mostly clean — 3 of 5 passed, one prior failure
Last Inspected
2022-03-03
What You Should Know
✓ 4 consecutive passes, most recently 2022-03-03
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2010)
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Types of Issues Found
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 3×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 2×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 1×
Inspection History
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minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD EQUIPMENT (BLENDER, POTATO CUTTER, COFFEE MAKER, MICROWAVE ETC) STORED ON PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH THE WASTE PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL HEATING UNIT STORAGE ROOM ON FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO STOPPERS FOR BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (USED TO PREP FOODS) ALSO OBSERVED DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER PREP AREA FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
2018-11-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCCOKED BEEF SOLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND NO SPLASHGUARDS AT 2 HAND SINKS. 1 SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN 1ST FLOOR AND 1 SINK NEXT TO PREPARATION TABLE LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION. MUST PROVIDE.
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKY PIPING FOR HAND SINK AT 1ST FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT 1ST FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST REPAIR. FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN (WEST WALL)AT LIQUOR STORAGE LOWER LEVEL. MUST REPAIR.
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND FLAT TOP GRILL NOT UNDER MECHANICAL VENTILLATION AT 1ST FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST RELOCATE FLATOP GRILL.
minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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