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

Chick-fil-a has a SafeDine safety score of 88 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 November 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

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

Chick-fil-a has 11 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 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Chick-fil-a

Name: Chick-fil-a
Address: 3246 W ADDISON ST, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 88

3246 W ADDISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/26/2025

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0Excellent

North Center

Ranked #125 of 551 in North Center

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Nov 26, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 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

3246 W ADDISON ST, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Apr

May 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 License

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NO SERVICE RECEIPTS DATED IN 2025 PROVIDED IN LOG BOOK UPON START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL ITEMS REQUIRED BY THE LAW INCLUDING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPTS AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE RECEIVED AND PRINTED OUT ALL 2025 PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPTS AND ADDED TO LOG BOOK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA UTILITY SINK WITH ATTACHED HOSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES REQUIRED BY THE LAW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BENEATH BEVERAGE BOX STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION FROM PREVIOUS CANVASS INSPECTION ON 1/6/2025 (INSPECTION NO. 2610019) NOT CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION: #58 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF PROPRIETARY ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROGRAM APPROVAL BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS OR ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE PROVIDED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FODD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED COOKING OIL ON FLOOR SURROUNDING DEEP FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERENATH STORAGE SHELVES AND SURROUNDING DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS BEING STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−8 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 WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 23

License InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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