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Dave's Hot Chicken

3643 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
American
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Dave's Hot Chicken, the earliest from 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Dave's Hot Chicken's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
51
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
38
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 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.
45
86
Jan 24, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
90
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
90
Jun 16, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE DUMPSTER
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
86
May 16, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT SERVICE COUNTER (WHERE MILKSHAKES ARE PREPARED) WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS OR RELOCATE MILKSHAKE UNIT TO REAR SO THAT ITS ACCESSIBLE TO A HAND SINK FOR HANDWASHING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD AND MAINTAIN.
56
86
Oct 6, 2021
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dave's Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dave's Hot Chicken on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dave's Hot Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dave's Hot Chicken.

Has Dave's Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dave's Hot Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dave's Hot Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dave's Hot Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dave's Hot Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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