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THE ART OF CHICKEN

2041 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60647

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
January 13, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
7
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (7)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

    OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS AND THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

    OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

    OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AND FRYER/GRILL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS/RUST BUILDUP ON THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST VENTS IN THE DISH WASH AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.