What is Chicken Hut's health inspection score?

Chicken Hut has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicken Hut last inspected?

Chicken Hut was last inspected on December 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicken Hut have?

Chicken Hut has 32 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicken Hut safe to eat at?

Yes, Chicken Hut has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Chicken Hut serve?

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

Official Health Record

Chicken Hut

Name: Chicken Hut
Address: 16 EAST PROSPECT AVENUE, Mount Vernon, 10550
Rating: 91

16 EAST PROSPECT AVENUE, Mount Vernon

Last Inspected: 12/8/2025

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Dec 8, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% 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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16 EAST PROSPECT AVENUE, Mount Vernon, FL 10550

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

18 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Dec 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Inspection1 Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 25

Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
12AHot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate−2
15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 24

Inspection Inspection

2 High18 Basic

20 total

44/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.−10
6APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.−10

Basic (18)

−36 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
9BTobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
12AHot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
9DDressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located−2
13BGarbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2

Base deductions−56 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · 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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