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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Chicago Chicken Shack

4049 W 79th St

Last inspected Sep 25, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Chicago Chicken Shack last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 25, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 5 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Jan 30, 2024 to Sep 25, 2025.
Has Chicago Chicken Shack ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 30, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 25, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSEREVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS FLOOR AND SHELVING IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE REAR FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS...AS WELL AS THE FRONT FLOOR AREA UNDER THE DEEP FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICE DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

License

Feb 9, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SMALL PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source

License

Jan 30, 2024

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source

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