PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Sep 29, 2026 Inspection
September 29, 2026• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.(+2 more)
CHICAGO LIVE POULTRY
6421 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645
31
Total Inspections
15
Passed
10
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result
Inspection History
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 5, 2024 Inspection
December 5, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MU...(+2 more)
PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 17, 2023 Inspection
October 17, 2023• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH ANIMAL FECES AND EXCESS WATER. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FRONT OF DIRECTY IN FRONT OF BATHROOM ...(+1 more)
PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 12, 2021 Inspection
October 12, 2021• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.(+2 more)
PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Mar 22, 2021 Inspection
March 22, 2021• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND UNUSED CAGES AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(+1 more)
PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 13, 2020 Inspection
October 13, 2020• Short Form Complaint• 9 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE UNCAGED TURKEYS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL LIVE POULTRY ON THE PREMISES SHALL BE KEPT AT ALL TIMES IN CAGES OR C...(+8 more)
PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 13, 2020 Inspection
August 13, 2020• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation
Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE COOLING UNITS
FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
May 15, 2020 Inspection
May 15, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES IN REAR CHANGING ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS THROUGH FACILITY.. RECOMMEND CONT...(+2 more)
FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
May 8, 2020 Inspection
May 8, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 INCH BY 1/2 INCH OPENING UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR.MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING(+5 more)
FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
Apr 22, 2020 Inspection
April 22, 2020• Complaint• 16 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE ...(+15 more)
PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Jan 3, 2020 Inspection
January 3, 2020• Complaint• 8 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR WITH ONE INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST INSTALLED A MESH WIRE ON ...(+7 more)
PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
May 28, 2019 Inspection
May 28, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
May 21, 2019 Inspection
May 21, 2019• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO SUPPLIES FOR SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.(+2 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Nov 28, 2018 Inspection
November 28, 2018• Canvass• 9 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH APPROPRI...(+8 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 5, 2018 Inspection
June 5, 2018• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 20 DOZEN EGGS VALUED AT $100 ON COUNTER AT 64.2 F. ALL EGGS WERE DISCAR...(+6 more)
PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 24, 2017 Inspection
July 24, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Washroom door broken at bottom need to replace/repair with a smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surfac...(+5 more)
FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 17, 2017 Inspection
July 17, 2017• Complaint• 11 violations
Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: No paper towels provided at exposed hand sink at prep area. Exposed han...(+10 more)
PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 16, 2016 Inspection
June 16, 2016• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN FRONT AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.(+4 more)
PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
May 10, 2016 Inspection
May 10, 2016• Recent Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN FRONT AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.(+4 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
May 5, 2016 Inspection
May 5, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN FRONT AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.(+4 more)
FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
Apr 28, 2016 Inspection
April 28, 2016• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, WASHBOWL SINK IN WASHROOM AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAKE SURE HOT WATER IS SUPPLIED...(+6 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 30, 2014 Inspection
June 30, 2014• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 FROM 6/23/14,REPORT #1434625, NOT CORRECTED. AT TIME OF INSPECTION STILL OBSERVED ABOUT 30 HOUSE FLIES AT ...(+3 more)
FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 23, 2014 Inspection
June 23, 2014• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED AB...(+2 more)
PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Nov 16, 2012 Inspection
November 16, 2012• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM, STANDING WATER. RE-GROUT...(+1 more)
FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
Nov 5, 2012 Inspection
November 5, 2012• Complaint• 8 violations
Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE POULTRY THAT APPEARS UNHEALTHY. POULTRY HAD EYES SWOLLEN SHUT AND A LIQUID OOZING FROM...(+7 more)
PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
Mar 28, 2011 Inspection
March 28, 2011• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL THE UNUSED COOLERS IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF T...(+4 more)
FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
Feb 9, 2010 Inspection
February 9, 2010• Complaint Re-Inspection• 7 violations
Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspectio...(+6 more)
FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
Jan 27, 2010 Inspection
January 27, 2010• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+5 more)
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