THE HAT
1604 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL, 60622
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 18, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 2
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (2)
- 23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON COOKED/ READY TO EAT FOOD PREPARED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PREPACKAGED SALADS, RIB TIPS, AND CHICKEN) NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN MULTIPLE COOLERS FOUND ON SITE. NO DATES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FOOD MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES FOUND IN USE AND STORAGE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, STORED ON THE SIDE OF STORAGE SHELF NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 6, 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.