What is Red Rooster's health inspection score?

Red Rooster has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Red Rooster last inspected?

Red Rooster was last inspected on August 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Red Rooster have?

Red Rooster has 13 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Red Rooster safe to eat at?

Yes, Red Rooster has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Red Rooster

Name: Red Rooster
Address: 2101 E 71ST ST, Chicago, 60649
Rating: 91

2101 E 71ST ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #999 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Aug 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 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

2101 E 71ST ST, Chicago, IL 60649

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Jan 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Aug 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Complaint3 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED BACK AND HAIR RESTRAINTS USED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT COUNTER AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
HAIR MUST BE TIED TIGHT TO PREVENT LOOSE HANGING HAIR. LONG HAIR MUST BE BUNNED UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
HINGE FOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND DRAINS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE THE 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Base deductions−4 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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