What is Golden Chick's health inspection score?

Golden Chick has a SafeDine safety score of 44 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Golden Chick last inspected?

Golden Chick was last inspected on August 19, 2020. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Golden Chick have?

Golden Chick has 90 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Golden Chick safe to eat at?

Golden Chick has a safety score of 44/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Golden Chick serve?

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

Official Health Record

Golden Chick

Name: Golden Chick
Address: 3071 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 44

3071 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/19/2020

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American•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #334 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Aug 19, 2020

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

12.9

Avg Violations

70 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-61

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-17 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 39/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (44/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

10 basic

Apr

May 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

11 basic

Jun 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

12 basic

Jun

Jul 2019

2 inspections

6 intermediate

20 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Aug 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

6 Routine1 Follow-up

Aug 20

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 78

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Observed sanitizer bucket 0 ppm
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label chemical spray bottle
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Provide grease trap liquid waste manifest

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-4*21 Person in charge must be on site at all times.−2
No manager on duty
DAL-5*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?−2
No hot water available at hand sink
DAL-6*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometer in all RIC's
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed gloves and cloth in hand sink. Use for handwashing only.
DAL-8*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep−2
Observed insect device over prep area
DAL-9*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Do not use cup as scoop
DAL-10*43 Light - 20 foot : Washing, utensil, toilet−2
Observed no light in bathrooms
DAL-11*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Invert or hang mop to air dry.
DAL-12*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide trash with lid in womens restroom

Base deductions−33 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-2*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
0 PPM
DAL-10*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-6*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
VENTHOOD
DAL-8*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-9*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2

Base deductions−29 pts

Jul 19

Follow-up InspectionScore: 81

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed−5
whasp chemical
DAL-11*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
sanitization after cleaning required

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
set up 3 com sink in this way wash rinse sanitize air dry
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed personal drinks sit on prep tables
DAL-4*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe−2
provide small probe thermometer
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-6* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
obtain rfsm certificate within 45 days (mangers need to take class first and after that be registered with the City of Dallas
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light shields
DAL-8*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
all food employees need to take food handler cards within 15 days
DAL-9*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
back door was opene
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
per owner and manager this establishment will be closed next Sunday for roof repair. Repair ceiling tiles, cove base, walls

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 73

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed chicken salad 54.9 degrees F, cole slaw 53.9 degrees F. Unit was 59.1 degrees F.
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw chicken over bottled water.
DAL-3*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction−5
Sanitizer in 3-comp sink was <150 ppm
DAL-4*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning gloves

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Obtain RFSM certificate--48 hours--Last warning.
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
Obtain food handler cards for all food handlers--15 days--Last warning.
DAL-7*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometer for front RIC
DAL-8*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Do not use foil as shelf liner.
DAL-9*34 Pest Control−2
Observed heavy roach infestation and fruit flies. Treat for roaches within 24 hours.
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed cook chewing gum.
DAL-11*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Do not keep sanitizer bucket on floor.
DAL-12*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label flour and breading containers.
DAL-13*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean walls throughout kitchen. Standing water observed in back area.
DAL-14*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal 3-comp sink and hand sink to wall.
DAL-15*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand wash sign in employee restroom.

Base deductions−42 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 76

2 Med12 Basic

14 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed coleslaw at 55.8 degrees F and chicken salad at 53.2 degrees F. Unit was 59.5 degrees F.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed mold on soft serve nozzle.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
Observed 5 employees on shift, only 1 food handler cert.
DAL-5*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
Date mark marinade
DAL-6*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometer for front RIC.
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not place wiping cloths in hand wash sink. Use for hand washing only.
DAL-8*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Do not use foil as shelf liner. Must be easily cleanable material.
DAL-9*34 Pest Control−2
Observed several house flies and live cockroaches. Treat to address roaches, not just drain flies.
DAL-10*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
Observed personal drinks and food stored over food for restaurant. Keep separate to avoid contamination.
DAL-11*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label bins containing powder or liquid ingredients.
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean behind fryers (floor, wall). Standing water in mens' restroom.
DAL-13*44 Refuse/recyclables to be stored in proper contain.−2
Observed trash littering all around dumpster.
DAL-14*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide cover for trash in womens' restroom

Base deductions−34 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 70

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw fish over lettuce and okra.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade, dirty inside RIC (shelves, wall)
DAL-3*14 Cleaning procedure--steps w/ clean water−5
Observed employees washing hands for only 4 seconds, no hot water.
DAL-4*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Observed spray bottles hanging over clean dishes. Sanitizers stored over serving containers.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site. Register food manager with City of Dallas.
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
Obtain food handler cards for all food handlers and keep on site.
DAL-7*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?−2
No water heater installed, no hot water available in hand sinks. Repair as soon as possible (Employees are temporarily using water from hot dispenser for washing dishes.
DAL-8*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Do not place items in hand sink. Hand sink for handwashing only.
DAL-9*34 Pest Control−2
Observed baby and adult roaches (live) above 3-comp sink and in can opener. Observed fruit flies and house flies near back door.
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed eating and drinking in drive-through area.
DAL-11*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair freezer.
DAL-12*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label bulk containers with common names of food.
DAL-13*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean vent hood, clean cabinet under drink machine, clean surface of equipment (ice machine, etc.), clean floor thoroughly.
DAL-14*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Repair lighting under vent hood
DAL-15*44 Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed−2
Remove garbage from outside near back door.

Base deductions−42 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 78

3 Med10 Basic

13 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Hot holding food temperatures must be maintained at135 degrees F or higher
DAL-2*18 Restricted use pesticides−5
Raid observed at front counter. Cannot be used in food establishment.
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Grease trap ticket must be held on site. Grease trap must be serviced every 90 days.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Food manager must register certification with the City of Dallas.
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
All food handlers must be trained in food safety.
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
No paper towels at hand sink - front counter and drive-thru.
DAL-7*34 Pest Control−2
Observed live roach inside of bulk container of flour and roach crawling over 3-comp sink. Provide a current pest control report.
DAL-8*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Heavy build-up observed on air vent at cook's line. Clean fan covers inside WIC.
DAL-9*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Replace/re-surface damaged cutting board
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label bulk container of flour, sugar, mashed potato
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean and sanitize drink counter tops at front of the store. Clean storage cabinet areas. Detail clean interior of fryers. Store area underneath drink dispenser in drive-thru dirty.
DAL-12*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Roof leak observed at front cash register. Storage spaces at front counter is not in good repair. Re-grout low-lying areas in the floor throughout. Re-caulk behind hand sink at drive-thru. Replace damaged ceiling tile over food prep sink. Replace missing floor tile in front of cash register.
DAL-13*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace missing light shield over 3-comp sink.

Base deductions−35 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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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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