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Mimi's Chickens

3748 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant ZIP 60651 Risk 2 (Medium)

Out of business · as of Jan 28, 2026

Mimi's Chickens was last inspected on January 28, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

January 28, 2026 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the food prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11: observed containers of sliced cheese and mixed peppers not covered near the hot holding equipment. Instructed to cover and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12: observed three sink stoppers missing for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed the wall under the food prep table with the gyro cooking equipment in the front prep area encrusted with grease. Also, the floors under the cooking equipment have grease buildup. Instructed deep clean all walls and floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed no food handler certificates on site at this time. Instructed all food handlers must take the food handler course and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the food prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111: observed evidence of pest activity on site. Found approximately 25 rat droppings, 8 live small flying insects, and 2 big flies on site during inspection. Rat droppings were found in the following areas: on the floors in the corner near/ surrounding all freezer chest and wall bases. Small flies on the walls and on hot sauce squirt bottles, and bg flies were found flying around. Instructed to remove rat droppings, small and big fly activity, and clean all affected areas/ surfaces. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11: observed containers of sliced cheese and mixed peppers not covered near the hot holding equipment. Instructed to cover and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12: observed three sink stoppers missing for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed the wall under the food prep table with the gyro cooking equipment in the front prep area encrusted with grease. Also, the floors under the cooking equipment have grease buildup. Instructed deep clean all walls and floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed no food handler certificates on site at this time. Instructed all food handlers must take the food handler course and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the food prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures of friend chicken. Found chicken thighs and legs at 88.8f-90.1f under a heat lamp near the deep-frying unit. Must have hot holding foods at 135.0°f or above. Approximately 10lbs at $25 worth of product discarded priority 7-38-005, citation issued

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of chicken wings. Chicken wings were found in the two-door cold holding unit at 50.0°f. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0°f or below. Approximately 15lbs at $55 worth of product discarded (priority 7-38-005) citation consolidated with the above citation

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper disposal of wastewater. Observed pipe that disposes waste water from handwashing sink in dishwashing/ food prep area is missing. Waste water from the handwashing sink is going into a bucket. Instructed to repair, to provide proper disposal of wastewater. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on site. Found approximately 25 rat droppings, 8 live small flying insects, and 2 big flies on site during inspection. Rat droppings were found in the following areas: on the floors in the corner near/ surrounding all freezer chest and wall bases. Small flies on the walls and on hot sauce squirt bottles, and bg flies were found flying around. Instructed to remove rat droppings, small and big fly activity, and clean all affected areas/ surfaces. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed containers of sliced cheese and mixed peppers not covered near the hot holding equipment. Instructed to cover and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed three sink stoppers missing for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop sink removed from water line and basin stored near toilet room. Instructed at least 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with floor drain provided and shall be provided and conveniently located for cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for disposal of mop water or similar liquid waste.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall under the food prep table with the gyro cooking equipment in the front prep area encrusted with grease. Also, the floors under the cooking equipment have grease buildup. Instructed deep clean all walls and floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at this time. Instructed all food handlers must take the food handler course and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease and debris on the sides and under the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dry wall in rear of facility at front entrance to food prep and wall behind refrigeration in the rear with holes. Instructed to seal all holes as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring and making surface easy to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation unit and filters with a heavy accumulation of dust and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods being prepared.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the light bulbs in front of the cooking line without protective covering. Instructed to obtain for protection and prevention of contamination if glass breaks.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Fail

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail

    2 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods, chicken legs, wings, thighs and gizzards as well as ground beef with temperatures above the required tempereature reading between 48.9 and 63.1 degrees. Items discarded and denatured by owner. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed sliding door refrigerator in rear of facility not at proper temperature of 41 degrees or lower. Tcs foods(chicken and beef) reading between 48-63 degrees. Service man contacted corrected on site. Holding at 38 degrees. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed fries thawing at room temperature next to deep fryer unit. Instructed to remove and thaw properly (items still frozen)

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed reach in cooler thermometer not operating properly (30 degrees) when unit was not working properly holding foods above 41 degrees. Instructed to provide a working thermometer.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest and insect activity on site. Approx 15-20 droppings behind small deep freezer in the rear of facility. Approx 12-20 droppings under the shelving unit in the rear of facility holding the dry storage. Apprx 25-30 droppings in the staff toilet room in the rear and approx 5-10 near the hot water unit located just left of the dish washing area. Instructed to contact pest control unit and to have a service with proof of service upon return inspection, clean and maintain all areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease and debris on the sides and under the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walls and floors throughout facility with a build up of flour, dirt, food splatter, grease and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed open air vent unit in rear of facility open exposing the interior to possiblities of pest and or insects entering and possibly harboring. Instructed to cover/seal as a means of preventing events from happening.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dry wall in rear of facility at front entrance to food prep and wall behind refrigeration in the rear with holes. Instructed to seal all holes as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring and making surface easy to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation unit and filters with a heavy accumulation of dust and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods being prepared.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the light bulbs in front of the cooking line without protective covering. Instructed to obtain for protection and prevention of contamination if glass breaks.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no clean up procedures or supplies to clean up vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide supplies or body fluid spill kit. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Faucet spout at 3 compartment sink too long for middle (rinse) compartment. Instructed to replace with shorter spout for adequate rinsing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Employee washroom door not self closing. Must make self closing.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  7. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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