What is Church's Chicken # 483's health inspection score?

Church's Chicken # 483 has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Church's Chicken # 483 last inspected?

Church's Chicken # 483 was last inspected on January 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Church's Chicken # 483 have?

Church's Chicken # 483 has 24 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Church's Chicken # 483 safe to eat at?

Yes, Church's Chicken # 483 has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Church's Chicken # 483 serve?

Church's Chicken # 483 serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Church's Chicken # 483

Name: Church's Chicken # 483
Address: 1755 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 88

1755 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/14/2026

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0Excellent

Chicken•Near West Side

Ranked #68 of 196 in Near West SideBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jan 14, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1755 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL 60612

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

2 inspections

5 high priority

7 basic

Feb

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Feb

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE STORED ON THE LOWER SHELF NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK WITH SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYING EQUIPMENT, DISHWASHING AREA, AND FRONT SERVICE WINDOW WITH OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FROM THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST CLOSE THE GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE DRAIN IS CLOGGED, AND THE BASIN IS FILLED WITH WATER AFTER USING THE HAND-WASHING SINK TO WASH HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−17 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2571633 ON 2/23/23 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL MANAGERIAL STAFF WITH SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN A CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL MANAGERIAL STAFF WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High4 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

32/100inspection score

−58 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, GRAVY, MASH POTATOES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND DRYING PROVISION MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE INACESSIBLE WITH A BUCKET AND CARDBOARD IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS AND THAT HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER PREVIOUS VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED IN ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INTERIOR PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL MANAGERIAL STAFF WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2554631 DATED: 4/21/22 NOT CORRECTED; #51 FOUND LEAKY PIPE IN WALL ATTACHED TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−58 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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