What is Marlons Chicken & Fish's health inspection score?

Marlons Chicken & Fish has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Marlons Chicken & Fish last inspected?

Marlons Chicken & Fish was last inspected on December 4, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Marlons Chicken & Fish have?

Marlons Chicken & Fish has 19 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Marlons Chicken & Fish safe to eat at?

Yes, Marlons Chicken & Fish has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Marlons Chicken & Fish serve?

Marlons Chicken & Fish serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Marlons Chicken & Fish

Name: Marlons Chicken & Fish
Address: 602 E 75TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 87

602 E 75TH ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/4/2024

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0Excellent

Chicken•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Dec 4, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 86/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (87/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

602 E 75TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Dec

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Apr

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint3 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Dec 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FISH FRYER WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND REAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING AND FREEZING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND MICE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH AND NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP AND ATTACH AN ADEQUATE DOOR SWEEP. MAINTAIN SAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 80 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR BEHIND/AROUND THE CHEST FREEZERS, IN THE ROOM WITH THE HOT WATER TANK AND 40 IN THE FRONT/SIDE AREA BY THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FISH FRYER WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND REAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING AND FREEZING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND MICE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE LID TO THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH A HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LID IN ORDER TO KEEP THE RECEPTACLE RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALL WITH THE MICROWAVE MOUNTED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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