What is Flying Saucer's health inspection score?

Flying Saucer has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Flying Saucer last inspected?

Flying Saucer was last inspected on June 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Flying Saucer have?

Flying Saucer has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Flying Saucer safe to eat at?

Flying Saucer has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Flying Saucer serve?

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

Official Health Record

Flying Saucer

Name: Flying Saucer
Address: 1123 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 64

1123 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #422 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Jun 27, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-27 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.

Location

1123 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

May

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

10 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High10 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HAD ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND ON CELL PHONE AND HANDLING FOOD AND DISHES AND ALSO TOOK HER PERSONAL BAG DOWN STAIRS AND CAME BACK UP AND NEVER CHANGED GLOVES AND WASHED HANDS.INSTRUCTED WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED HER WASH A POT AND A SKILLET WITH A SOAPY PAD AND RINSE UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PUT BACK ON TO STOVE TO HEAT FOOD IN.INSTRUCTED HER TO SET-UP SINK PROPERLY TO SANITIZE DISHES.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (10)

−20 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS SLIDING REACH IN COOLER.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST ADJUST TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY AT TOILET ROOM NEAREST THE KITCHEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL AT DISH STORAGE RACK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection 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
4-501.11 OBSERVED LARGE COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH COATING CHIPPING OFF SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LARGE COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH COATING CHIPPING OFF SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

Base deductions−7 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOP HOOKS TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH PUBLIC/STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 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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