What is Hoagy House's health inspection score?

Hoagy House has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hoagy House last inspected?

Hoagy House was last inspected on April 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hoagy House have?

Hoagy House has 21 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hoagy House safe to eat at?

Yes, Hoagy House has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Hoagy House

Name: Hoagy House
Address: 7116 S YATES BLVD, Chicago, 60649
Rating: 88

7116 S YATES BLVD, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Apr 17, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

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

7116 S YATES BLVD, Chicago, IL 60649

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Dec

Mar 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN REAR AREA BY WASHROOM AND AT FRONT COUNTER AREA IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 7 UP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM THE UNIT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−22 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 7 UP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM THE UNIT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING: CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BY THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2018. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PRINTED COPIES OF CERTIFICATE FOR INSPECTION PURPOSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 ISSUED FOR VIOLATION PENALTY.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI SANDWICHIES(TURKEY AND HAM), CHICKEN. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED THE HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S ONSITE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATE HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
VIOLATION #58 STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554591 DATE 4-20-22. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58-ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531645 DATE 9-20-21. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE/ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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