Live Poultry · Chicago, IL

Chicago Live Poultry

6421 N Western Ave

Last inspected Sep 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Chicago Live Poultry last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Oct 17, 2023 to Sep 29, 2026.
Has Chicago Live Poultry ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 17, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Complaint

Sep 29, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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 DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS.

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 60Other

Official Wording

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector’s Notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 FROM REPORT #2608487 ON 12/5/24 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 5, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES/LOW GROUT OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

NO FOOD HANLDERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Oct 17, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH ANIMAL FECES AND EXCESS WATER. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FRONT OF DIRECTY IN FRONT OF BATHROOM DOOR. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND RESTORE SURFACES OF FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

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, Oct 17, 2023 · Original Source