What is Rickettes Chicken Fish Bbq's health inspection score?

Rickettes Chicken Fish Bbq has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rickettes Chicken Fish Bbq last inspected?

Rickettes Chicken Fish Bbq was last inspected on August 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rickettes Chicken Fish Bbq have?

Rickettes Chicken Fish Bbq has 9 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rickettes Chicken Fish Bbq safe to eat at?

Rickettes Chicken Fish Bbq has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Rickettes Chicken Fish Bbq serve?

Rickettes Chicken Fish Bbq serves BBQ cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rickettes Chicken Fish Bbq

Name: Rickettes Chicken Fish Bbq
Address: 8554 S STONY ISLAND AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 84

8554 S STONY ISLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

BBQ•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 77% of bbq restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Aug 6, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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.

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8554 S STONY ISLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60617

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Aug 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
BATHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN. INSTRUCTEDTO INSTALL
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 25

License InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HANDSINK ON SITE IN POOR REPAIR. WATER CAN NOT BE TURNED ON OR OFF WITHOUT USING SHUTOFF VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN. INSTRUCTEDTO INSTALL
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
BATHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−10 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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