Did The Art Of Chicken pass its last health inspection?

The Art Of Chicken at 2041 N Western Ave was inspected on Jan 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at The Art Of Chicken?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS AND THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

The Art Of Chicken

2041 N Western Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 13, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 13, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS AND THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AND FRYER/GRILL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS/RUST BUILDUP ON THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST VENTS IN THE DISH WASH AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jan 13, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 12, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 28, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 18, 2019	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 25, 2017	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 15, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 14, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 15, 2013	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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The Art Of Chicken — questions

Did The Art Of Chicken pass its last health inspection?: The Art Of Chicken at 2041 N Western Ave was inspected on Jan 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at The Art Of Chicken?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS AND THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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