What is Louisiana Fried Chicken's health inspection score?

Louisiana Fried Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Louisiana Fried Chicken last inspected?

Louisiana Fried Chicken was last inspected on May 2, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Louisiana Fried Chicken have?

Louisiana Fried Chicken has 12 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Louisiana Fried Chicken safe to eat at?

Louisiana Fried Chicken has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Louisiana Fried Chicken serve?

Louisiana Fried Chicken serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Louisiana Fried Chicken

Name: Louisiana Fried Chicken
Address: 1554 W MARQUETTE RD, Chicago, 60636
Rating: 71

1554 W MARQUETTE RD , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/2/2023

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0Good

Chicken•Chicago

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

Improving

3 inspections

Last: May 2, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

37 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

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

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 69/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (71/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

12 basic

Jun

May 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKET PEELING FROM COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA HELD ON WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AREA/OFFICE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, BUCKETS, AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO VERIFIABLE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR VERIFICATION.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND POTS STORED NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL CLEAN AND SANITIZED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INVERTED FOR PROPER AIR DRYIN.G
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKET PEELING FROM COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA HELD ON WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AT BOTTOM WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ANY COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AREA/OFFICE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, BUCKETS, AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO VERIFIABLE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR VERIFICATION.

Base deductions−14 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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