JAN 20
2026
PASS · 0 violations
FRY THE COOP.
Chicago Health Dept
2404 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.
5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
27
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 8
2026
FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING THE INSPECTION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH NO SANITIZER IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. INSTRUCTED AND REVIEWED THE PROPER SET UP FOR THE SINK TO ENABLE ADEQUATE SANITIZING WITH THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS PREPARED COLESLAW IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT 48.7F. 8 LBS COLESLAW SAUCE UNATTENDED ON A REAR PREP TABLE AT 49.1F, DAIRY BASED CHICKEN SAUCE ON THE SAME TABLE AT 46.4F. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED WADDED PAPER TOWELS BEING USED AS STOPPERS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STROPPERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE OR AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION TO MONITOR THE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR WALKWAY TO THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT FRONT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR CASHIER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF SYRUP/ADDTIVE, STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE SPOUT AND THE DRAIN PIPE BELOW HAND SINK WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE BOTH LEAKS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PAPER TOWEL DISPNSER BROKEN OFF WALL AT FRONT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR PAPER TOWEL HOLDER/DISPENSER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB NOT FUNCTIONAL AND NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER ON RIGHT SAID/CHICKEN WALK IN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER.
APR 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPEARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSDERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROMINSPECTION REPORT#2576145 ON 5/18/2023. VIOLATION#58. NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 18
2023
PASS 1 violation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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