What is Roost Chicken & Biscuits's health inspection score?

Roost Chicken & Biscuits has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Roost Chicken & Biscuits last inspected?

Roost Chicken & Biscuits was last inspected on December 18, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Roost Chicken & Biscuits have?

Roost Chicken & Biscuits has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Roost Chicken & Biscuits safe to eat at?

Roost Chicken & Biscuits has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Roost Chicken & Biscuits serve?

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

Official Health Record

Roost Chicken & Biscuits

Name: Roost Chicken & Biscuits
Address: 455 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 82

455 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/18/2024

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0Good

Chicken•River North

Ranked #205 of 547 in River NorthBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 18, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

16 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

Sanitation

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

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 78/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (82/100) 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

455 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Sep

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass2 Complaint

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT ON PREMISES FOR ACCURATELY MEASURING THE CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON BLUE LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER SIDES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BLUE LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER SIDES OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ON UPPER NORTHSIDE SHELF ON WALL IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER NORTHSIDE SHELF ON WALL IN DISHROOM.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DOOR OF ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DOOR OF ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON WALLS ABOVE AND TO THE RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO OF NINE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING TRAINING FOR ONE OF TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−21 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

78/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CITY MANAGER ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY 3:10PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR NEAR HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST SEAL OPEN GAPS TO PREVENT PESTS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FROST ACCUMILATION INSIDE 2DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO STAND UP HOT HOLDING UNIT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BATHROOM WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−18 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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