What is Big City Chicken's health inspection score?

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

When was Big City Chicken last inspected?

Big City Chicken was last inspected on May 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Big City Chicken have?

Big City Chicken has 23 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Big City Chicken safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Big City Chicken serve?

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

Official Health Record

Big City Chicken

Name: Big City Chicken
Address: 5700 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 100

5700 S CICERO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/20/2026

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American•Garfield Ridge

Ranked #4 of 32 in Garfield RidgeBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: May 20, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

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

-1

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 99/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (100/100) 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

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Dec 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

4 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jul

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Apr

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

May

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUSTY WIRE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE RACK AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CAULKING SURROUNDING REAR HANDSINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAULKING
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT REAR FLOOR DRAIN, LOOSE/NOT SECURE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COLD HOLD UNIT WHERE CHICKEN IS HELD NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING TILES NEAR HOOD TO BE COVERED IN RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS NOT INVERTED IN WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED CHICKEN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH WHEN REPAIRED AND TO REQUEST REINSPECTION PRIOR TO USING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.9 F IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND IN BETWEEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
4-301.11 PREMISES USING CHICKEN PREP COOLER THAT WAS HELD FOR INSPECTION AND IS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F. UNIT REMAINS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PRIORITY

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16 (A: 2& B)RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 46.9F IN PREP COOLER. . ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12: MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN COOLER AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: HEAVILY GREASE/SMOKE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE CHICKEN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
CHICKEN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F . UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO CONTACT CDPH WHEN REPAIRED AND TO REQUEST REINSPECTION PRIOR TO USING. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F IN PREP COOLER. INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF RANCH DRESSING AND SIRACHA MAYO DRESSING UNREFRIGERATED ON FRONT COUNTER AND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 0F 66.7F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 40LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN COOLER AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE CHICKEN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−24 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NO TRASH RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN DUE TO REFUSE (PAPER TOWELS) BEING COMMONLY DISCARDED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
LOOSE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN. LOOSE/TORN CAULING AT WALL AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−6 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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