Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Hattie B's Hot Chicken

1542 N Damen Ave

Last inspected Oct 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Hattie B's Hot Chicken last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 19, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Jun 29, 2026 to Oct 19, 2026.
Has Hattie B's Hot Chicken ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 29, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

License

Oct 19, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Oct 19, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source

License

Oct 13, 2026

Fail

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source

License

Oct 13, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official Wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector’s Notes

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND IN TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s Notes

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS, IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER AND SERVICES MUST BE COMPLETED ON SITE BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C).

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HAND SINK AT BAR WITH NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY OF CHICAGO PLUMBING LINE.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source

License