DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

3643 N WESTERN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

6 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 3

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST CONTROL DEVICES PLACED DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE PEST CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN BOXES OF GLOVES STORED ON PREP TABLE DIRECTLY NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS AND EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND SPILLAGE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OPEN BOXES OF GLOVES AND STORE ALL SINGLE-USE ARTICLES SUCH THAT THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH OR SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAIN PLUG IN CENTER BASIN (RINSE BASIN) OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CENTER BASIN DRAIN PLUG AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

JAN 24

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 19

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 16

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE DUMPSTER

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAY 16

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT SERVICE COUNTER (WHERE MILKSHAKES ARE PREPARED) WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS OR RELOCATE MILKSHAKE UNIT TO REAR SO THAT ITS ACCESSIBLE TO A HAND SINK FOR HANDWASHING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 6

2021

PASS · 0 violations

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