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Hattie B's Hot Chicken

Restaurant

1542 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Wicker Park

Oct 13, 2026 — License inspection

Fail

Required before the city issues a business license.

No vomit and diarrhea cleanup kit on site, a critical food safety requirement.

Key Findings

  • No vomit and diarrhea cleanup kit or procedures available—a priority foundation violation that must be corrected immediately.
  • Paper towels missing at handwashing sinks in prep areas and restrooms, creating unsanitary conditions.
  • No pest control logbook on site; must maintain 12 months of service records from a licensed exterminator with at least twice-yearly visits.
  • Bar hand sink has no hot and cold running water connected to city plumbing.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #5 — PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector's Notes:

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND IN TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

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Inspection History

Hattie B's Hot Chicken has had 4 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 19, 2026.

Oct 19, 2026Pass

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

Oct 13, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

4 violations
Oct 13, 2026Not Ready

License — Required before the city issues a business license.