What is Dave's Hot Chicken's health inspection score?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dave's Hot Chicken last inspected?

Dave's Hot Chicken was last inspected on December 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dave's Hot Chicken have?

Dave's Hot Chicken has 11 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dave's Hot Chicken safe to eat at?

Yes, Dave's Hot Chicken has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Dave's Hot Chicken

Name: Dave's Hot Chicken
Address: 3643 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 92

3643 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/3/2025

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0Excellent

North Center

Ranked #86 of 551 in North Center

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Dec 3, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

4 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 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

3643 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

Nov

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Complaint

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL DEVICES PLACED DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE PEST CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN BOXES OF GLOVES STORED ON PREP TABLE DIRECTLY NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS AND EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND SPILLAGE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OPEN BOXES OF GLOVES AND STORE ALL SINGLE-USE ARTICLES SUCH THAT THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH OR SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAIN PLUG IN CENTER BASIN (RINSE BASIN) OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CENTER BASIN DRAIN PLUG AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE DUMPSTER
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT SERVICE COUNTER (WHERE MILKSHAKES ARE PREPARED) WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS OR RELOCATE MILKSHAKE UNIT TO REAR SO THAT ITS ACCESSIBLE TO A HAND SINK FOR HANDWASHING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 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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