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Mad Chicken
1215 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60642 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Feb 17, 2026
3
Inspections on record
1
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Feb 17, 2026
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT/ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BY PROVIDING A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
- #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY AT THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA AND NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PANELS.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOMS AND IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY OVERHEAD VETILATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 3, 2026 | License | Not Ready | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 20, 2025 | License | Not Ready | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Mad Chicken — questions
- Did Mad Chicken pass its last health inspection?
- Mad Chicken at 1215 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Feb 17, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
- What violations were cited at Mad Chicken?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT/ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BY PROVIDING A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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