What is Big Chicks, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Big Chicks, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Big Chicks, Inc. last inspected?

Big Chicks, Inc. was last inspected on February 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Big Chicks, Inc. have?

Big Chicks, Inc. has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Big Chicks, Inc. safe to eat at?

Big Chicks, Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Big Chicks, Inc. serve?

Big Chicks, Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Big Chicks, Inc.

Name: Big Chicks, Inc.
Address: 5024 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 74

5024 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/10/2025

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0Good

American•Uptown

Ranked #323 of 747 in UptownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Feb 10, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 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

5024 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar

Feb 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH PINK SUBSTANCE AND WITH DUST AND STICKY SURROUNDING AROUND RUBBER PIPES BEHIND THE BAR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEER/KEG COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION AROUND THE DOORS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/DISHWASHING AREA/WASHROOMS)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, SALT ETC).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BAR AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND AND BEHIND COOLERS.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PREP AREA COOLERS (ALONG COOKLINE)DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

Base deductions−2 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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