Chicago Chicken Shack
4049 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652
Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Sep 25, 2025
Chicago Chicken Shack was last inspected on September 25, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations.
Latest inspection
September 25, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
7 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Obsereved the walk in cooling units floor and shelving in need of a detailed cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the deep fryer units with a build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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 the rear hand washing sink coming loose from the wall. Instructed to reseal and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the self closing device on the rear toilet room door broken. Instructed to repair or replace.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear floors and walls in need of a detail cleaning under shelving and along the walls...as well as the front floor area under the deep fryer units. Instructed to clean 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 the hood ventilation system and filters with a build up of grease. Instructed to have service deep clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed low lighting in the walk in cooling unit. Instructed to make brighter.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Missing thermometers in small prep coolers. Instd to provide thermometers and maintain
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not self closing in rear prep/warewashing area. Instd to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.