Chick-Fil-A Loyola Water Tower
30 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 8, 2026
Chick-Fil-A Loyola Water Tower was last inspected on June 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
June 8, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods held at improper temperatures between 44.0 f and 44.8 f- cheese, sausage and bacon. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held at 41.0 f or below if held cold. Priority violation 7-38-005. All out of temperature tcs foods voluntarily discarded. Foods discarded weight- 5 lbs, valued at $100.00.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside walk in freezer. Must remove ice build up inside walk in freezer and maintain.
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: Observed accumulated dirt build up inside floor drain by walk in freezer. Must clean interior of floor drains and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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 no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in women's washroom.. Instructed to post clearly visible signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing sinks used by food employees
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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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed in rear prep missing floor grout in deep fryer area instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a burned out light-bulb in hood in deep freyer area. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed self-serve ice machine located in dining area with a build-up of black slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin.ice is used for human consumption. Also, black slime at exterior of unit between ice bin and top part of the unit. Interior plate of ice bin with excess food debris; black slime at ice dispenser nozzle of same unit. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed in rear dish area utility sink slow draining, instructed to repair 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: Observed in rear prep missing floor grout in deep fryer area instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a burned out light-bulb in hood in deep freyer area. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout premise especially along with wall base and underneath equipment with dirt, grease and food debris, instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, shelving with flour, dust, grease, and dirt build-up throughout.
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: Observed small water leak above grease trap, instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood and filters.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills inside of lemonade coolers, excessive dried food derbis on interior surfaces of all 2 door coolers throughout prep area and grease build up on all fryers . Instructed to clean and maintain.
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: Observed grease and food debris on floors under fry equipment, instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.