What is Golden Hook Fish, Chicken's health inspection score?

Golden Hook Fish, Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Golden Hook Fish, Chicken last inspected?

Golden Hook Fish, Chicken was last inspected on October 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Golden Hook Fish, Chicken have?

Golden Hook Fish, Chicken has 37 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Golden Hook Fish, Chicken safe to eat at?

Golden Hook Fish, Chicken has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Golden Hook Fish, Chicken serve?

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

Official Health Record

Golden Hook Fish, Chicken

Name: Golden Hook Fish, Chicken
Address: 5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2, Chicago, 60651
Rating: 79

5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/17/2025

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Chicken•Chicago

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

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Oct 17, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

6.2

Avg Violations

6 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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+14 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

5215 W CHICAGO AVE BLDG E2, Chicago, IL 60651

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Dec 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

6 intermediate

18 basic

Dec

Oct 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

8 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT BEING USED AS A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. THE SIDES OF, THE WHEELS, AND THE SHELVES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM, NEAR THE FRYER OIL RECYCLING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 10/10/2025, REPORT #2625219. SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED UNDER PILES ON PAPER AND NOT ABLE TO BE SEEN. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

67/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE END OF THE WALK-THROUGH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED DISHWASHING AREA, FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND TOILET ROOM MISSING HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE ROLLS OF PAPER TOWEL BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT BEING USED AS A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. THE SIDES OF, THE WHEELS, AND THE SHELVES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM, NEAR THE FRYER OIL RECYCLING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/12/2024, REPORT # 2609032 #37: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)OBSERVED NO/MISSING LABELS ON FOOD ITEMS, FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT AND CONDIMENTS (HOT/MILD SAUCES) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #39: 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. #53: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN LID/COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #53: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO/BROKEN SELF CLOSING DOOR AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55:6-201.11OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOTICED BROKEN OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE WAITING/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #56: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DIRTY HOOD FILTERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OVER THE FRYERS/GRILL AND DIRTY VENT FILTERS OVERHEAD IN THE CEILINGS T

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED NO/MISSING LABELS ON FOOD ITEMS, FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT AND CONDIMENTS (HOT/MILD SAUCES) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIRNET/HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (BREAD/BUNS) BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/FREEZER BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19 OBSERVED NO/BROKEN SELF CLOSING DOOR AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN LID/COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.113 OBSERVED UNUSED/OLD EQUIPMENT (COOLER) IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. 6-201.11 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOTICED BROKEN OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE WAITING/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED DIRTY HOOD FILTERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OVER THE FRYERS/GRILL AND DIRTY VENT FILTERS OVERHEAD IN THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-202.11 OBSERVED NO/MISSING LIGHTBULB COVERS/SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Med11 Basic

17 total

38/100inspection score

−62 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OPERATOR PURCHASED AND PROVIDED PAPERTOWELS AT THE HANDSINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
OBSERVED CHICKEN NOT IN SOUND CONDITION IN FOOD PREP AREA COOLER; APPROX ONE AND A HALF LBS OF CHICKEN SPOILED AND SMELLED RANCID. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE IN TRASH AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT AT THE PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE, SLICED TOMATOS AT 65.5F AND SLICED CHEESE AT 64.7F IN PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE IN TRASH AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO/MISSING LABELS ON FOOD ITEMS, FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT AND CONDIMENTS (HOT/MILD SAUCES) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIRNET/HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (BREAD/BUNS) BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/FREEZER BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED COOLER DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN IN THE BACK AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO/BROKEN SELF CLOSING DOOR AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN LID/COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOTICED BROKEN OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE WAITING/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED/OLD EQUIPMENT (COOLER) IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO/MISSING LIGHTBULB COVERS/SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DIRTY HOOD FILTERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OVER THE FRYERS/GRILL AND DIRTY VENT FILTERS OVERHEAD IN THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−62 pts

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2552989 CONDUCTED ON 3/16/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47) 4-101.17: OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD OVER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE POTATO SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND STAIN OR REMOVE TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (#47) 4-202.14: OBSERVED THE OIL FILTERING UNITS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (#47) 4-102.11: OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE BOTTOM OF THE SHELVING ON THE HOTLINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (#47) 4-501.11: OBSERVED DEEP FREEZER DOOR BADLY DAMAGED AND INSIDES FALLING INTO FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. (#52) 5-403.12: OBSERVED A DRAIN TUBE RUNNING FROM THE WALK IN REFRIDERGATION UNIT GOING INTO THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST NOT HAVE ANY WASTE WATER OF ANY KIND GOING INTO THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO A PROPER DRAIN. (#55) 6-501.114: OBSERVED

Base deductions−2 pts

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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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