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CLEAN RECORD

DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN

3643 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

90/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Dec 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

6 total

facility
233%
contamination
233%
hygiene
117%
other
117%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 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.

Code 45

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

Code 51

MinorContamination

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

Code 38

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.