Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE HATCHERY on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631783
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HATCHERY · 135 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT BROWN BUILD UP ON THE INTEROR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631381
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HATCHERY · 135 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 14 OPEN RODENT TRAPS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS E-113, E-114, E-115. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE ALL OPEN RODENT BAIT STATIONS AND INFORMED MANAGER THAT RODENT BAIT SHALL BE CONTAINED IN A COVERED, TAMPER-RESISTANT BAIT STATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015, CITATION ISSUED
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BROWN BUILD UP ON THE INTEROR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSEVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/24/2025, REPORT #2621205 #36: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS. #38: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT SEALED AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY POINTS. #55: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. ALSO, IN THE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621205
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HATCHERY · 135 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DOORS IN POOR REPAIR NOT SEALED AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BEWTEEN. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY POINTS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. ALSO IN THE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611567
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HATCHERY · 135 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE SHARED KITCHEN SPACE: PREP TABLES ALONG THE COOK'S LINE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND 2-BURNER GRILL. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZERS E-109, E-110 AND E-118.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611109
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HATCHERY · 135 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE SHARED KITCHEN SPACE: THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVEN AND PREP TABLES ALONG THE COOK'S LINE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND 2-BURNER GRILL. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZERS E-109, E-110 AND E-118.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591105
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HATCHERY · 135 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584746
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HATCHERY · 135 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK CALCIUM RESIDUE ON THE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 2/4 GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF BACK DOOR #2. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576576
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HATCHERY · 135 N KEDZIE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576362
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HATCHERY · 135 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S SOUTH RESTROOM TO BE AT IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE (RANGE OF 78.4F-79.6F). (ALTERNATIVE RESTROOMS AVAILABLE FOR USE) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100F MINIMUM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567650
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HATCHERY · 135 N KEDZIE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567656
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HATCHERY · 135 N KEDZIE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567476
Location recorded for this inspection · THE HATCHERY · 135 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS NEAR THE FRONT DESK; OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 66F-67F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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How results compare in ZIP 60612
270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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