What is Chick-fil-a's health inspection score?

Chick-fil-a has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chick-fil-a last inspected?

Chick-fil-a was last inspected on February 11, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chick-fil-a have?

Chick-fil-a has 9 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chick-fil-a safe to eat at?

Yes, Chick-fil-a has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Chick-fil-a serve?

Chick-fil-a serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chick-fil-a

Name: Chick-fil-a
Address: 225 S CANAL ST, Chicago, 60606
Rating: 87

225 S CANAL ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/11/2026

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #432 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Feb 11, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

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

Inspection Timeline

+6 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

225 S CANAL ST, Chicago, IL 60606

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

Feb 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CAULK/SEALANT AT VENTILATION HOODS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING OR PEELING FROM VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAULK/SEALANT AT ALL VENTILATION HOODS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SANDWICH PRESSES IN THE REAR GRILL LINE AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES WITH ADEQUATE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED: FLOORS BENEATH REAR COOK LINE EQUIPMENT AND BATTERING STATION SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, FLOOR BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA SOILED WITH GREASE, WALLS ABOVE BATTERING STATION AND FRONT PREP AREA SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified, food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, potatoes...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Heavy dust noted on screen monitor and shelves above prep table, instructed to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2549252 CONDUCTED ON 2/01/2022: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 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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