The Hatchery
135 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Shared Kitchen ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 25, 2026
The Hatchery was last inspected on February 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
February 25, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed slight brown build up on the interor panel above the ice inside of the ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 14 open rodent traps in dry storage areas e-113, e-114, e-115. Insturcted to remove all open rodent bait stations and informed manager that rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Priority violation 7-38-015, citation issued
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight brown build up on the interor panel above the ice inside of the ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Obseved previous core violations not corrected from 07/24/2025, report #2621205 #36: must provide and maintain thermometer inside coolers. #38: observed multiple doors in poor repair, not sealed at the bottom and in between. Must repair and/or replace weather stripping to prevent possible pest entry points. #55: floors need cleaning in the dishwashing room along the wall base and in corners. Also, in the prep area along the wall base and in the walk-in cooler across from the ice machine. Must remove spills and debris. Priority foundation 7-42-090, citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain thermometer inside coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple doors in poor repair not sealed at the bottom and in bewteen. Must repair and/or replace weather stripping to prevent possible pest entry points.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the dishwashing room along the wall base and in corners. Also in the prep area along the wall base and in the walk in cooler across from the ice machine. Must remove spills and debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the following items inside of the shared kitchen space: prep tables along the cook's line.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor behind the deep fryer and 2-burner grill. Clean the grease on the wall behind the cooking equipment and on the wall outside of the dish washing area. Clean the floors of the walk-in freezers e-109, e-110 and e-118.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators to measure the utensil surface temperature inside of the high temperature dish machine. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the following items inside of the shared kitchen space: the interior of the 2-door prep cooler, 1-compartment prep sink, top of the convection oven and prep tables along the cook's line.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the floor behind the deep fryer and 2-burner grill. Clean the grease on the wall behind the cooking equipment and on the wall outside of the dish washing area. Clean the floors of the walk-in freezers e-109, e-110 and e-118.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods were being prepared. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed a small amount of pink calcium residue on the top interior of ice machine located in main kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 2/4 gap in the middle of back door #2. Instructed to seal to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsinks in women's and men's south restroom to be at improper hot water temperature (range of 78.4f-79.6f). (alternative restrooms available for use) instructed person in charge that hot water at all handsinks must be maintained at 100f minimum. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no hot water at the handwashing sinks located in the mens and womens washrooms near the front desk; observed water temperatures ranging from 66f-67f. Must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100 f and maximum of 120 f at all handwashing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no hot water at the handwashing sinks located in the mens and womens washrooms near the front desk; observed water temperatures ranging from 66f-67f. Must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100 f and maximum of 120 f at all handwashing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No thermometers inside reach in coolers in main kitchen. Must provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside of floor drain in main kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2" gap along bottom of south parking lot door d-101.must make door tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from extrior of oven,fryer cabinet,rolling carts,stove,floor mixers, interior panel of ice machine,grill tables,walk in cooler storage carts.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.must install and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from floor drains,floor grates and floors along wall bases throughout prep and dish washing areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on floor in dry food storage area in shared kitchen.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from upper walls and ceiling tiles in main shared kitchen.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken concrete floor in dry food storage area e-115.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in walk in freezer in main shared kitchen.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.