Bericht zur Lebensmittelsicherheit: Chitown Chicken, 4152 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60651 Illinois, United States

Report date: Apr 21, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person-in-charge present with city of chicago certified manager certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on site or valid documentation while (tcs foods) (chicken, burgers, pizza etc. )are being prepared/served to the customers. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present while preparing handling and or serving (tcs foods). Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying provisions at the front and rear hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide and mantain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handwashing sink in the prep area unaccesible (large container of chicken breading on a chair). Instructed to remove and maintain. Priority foundation violation o7-38-030(c) citation combined with above violation

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed cooked rice at 106. 4f sitting on a shelf. Instructed to keep tcf foods for hot holding at 135f or above and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-005 manager voluntarily discarded 4lbs of rice valued $20. 00. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 50 mice droppings under dry storage racks and inbetween clutter articles stored in the rear. Instructed to clean and maintain. Suggested to contact pest control company to treat for rodents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed shelves in the walk in cooler rusted. Instructed to clean or replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed fryer and grill with accumulation of grease. Instructed to clean exterior and interior and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter (tools,paint, ladders, old cash registers, non working devices,etc) throughout the facility. Instructed to clean, organize and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing and stained ceiling tiles throughout faciltiy. Instructed to replace and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirt, grease and debris throughout the facility. Instructed to clean and maintain

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed dim lighting throughout the facility. Instructed to provide sufficent lighting and maintain

Source: chicago.gov