What is Dell' Rooster's health inspection score?

Dell' Rooster has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dell' Rooster last inspected?

Dell' Rooster was last inspected on January 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dell' Rooster have?

Dell' Rooster has 30 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dell' Rooster safe to eat at?

Dell' Rooster has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Dell' Rooster serve?

Dell' Rooster serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dell' Rooster

Name: Dell' Rooster
Address: 1825 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 78

1825 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/27/2026

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American•Wicker Park

Ranked #291 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jan 27, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

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

1825 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

5 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Feb

Feb 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE ICE IN THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED IN REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERS.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPRPERLY ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PLATES STORED IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.

Base deductions−23 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med2 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

61/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SHORT RIBS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 108 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS SHORT RIBS ($30) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY NEAR WATER HEATERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PREP TABLE AND UNUSED DOUGH CUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNUSED DOUGH CUTTER AND PREP TABLE FROM BASEMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High

2 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT BAR WITH A BUILD-UP OF A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

74/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SEVERAL OTHER PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED AN UNUSED DOUGH CUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−21 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Med4 Basic

10 total

52/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE−10
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2

Base deductions−48 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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