What is Folk's health inspection score?

Folk has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Folk last inspected?

Folk was last inspected on February 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Folk have?

Folk has 2 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Folk safe to eat at?

Yes, Folk has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Folk serve?

Folk serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Folk

Name: Folk
Address: 5668 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 96

5668 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/5/2026

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0Excellent

American•Edgewater

Ranked #26 of 282 in EdgewaterBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Feb 5, 2026

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

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

Latest

100% 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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5668 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60660

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 License

Feb 26

License InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES PROVIDED FOR THE WASHROOM DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Base deductions−4 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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