What is Coalfire Pizza's health inspection score?

Coalfire Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Coalfire Pizza last inspected?

Coalfire Pizza was last inspected on January 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Coalfire Pizza have?

Coalfire Pizza has 39 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Coalfire Pizza safe to eat at?

Yes, Coalfire Pizza has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Coalfire Pizza

Name: Coalfire Pizza
Address: 3705-3707 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 89

3705-3707 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/8/2026

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Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jan 8, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 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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3705-3707 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Feb

Mar 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

9 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. DELIME THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, WALLS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES AND OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN THE NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL REPLACE AND REPAIR CEILING. MUST MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH STAIRS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F MEASURED BY DISHWASHING DISK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 180F. FACILITY USING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE AND FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, WALLS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES AND OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN THE NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL REPLACE AND REPAIR CEILING. MUST MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH STAIRS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−22 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHIG SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE AND FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, WALLS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES AND OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN THE NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL REPLACE AND REPAIR CEILING. MUST MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH STAIRS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−22 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE NORTHERN BASEMENT IN THE NORTH WESTERN CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 129.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS IN USE BY FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERTAURE FOR SANITIZING. MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND MANAGER INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 165F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR SANITIZING UNTIL MACHINE IS REPAIRED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN BAR STORED WITH HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS AND ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN PREP BINS AND STORAGE BINS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE NORTHERN BASEMENT IN THE NORTH WESTERN CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE MINERAL BUILD UP ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ALL EXCESSIVE HARDWATER AND MINERAL BUILD UP.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK IN HAND SINK FROM DRAIN LOCATED IN DISH AREA NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL AT SOUTHERN SIDE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR OR REMOVE THEM IF NOT USED FOR FACILITY.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/02/2023, REPORT #2576726: #53) - 5-501.17: - "NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS." #53) - 6-501.19: "NOTED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med7 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

46/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND INNER LINNING COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER WITH ASSORTED CHEESES AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 58.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED TEMPERATURES OF ASSORTED CHEESES INSIDE THE CHEESE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF45.3F/48F/46.7F/ 43.9F/52F/46.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 44 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $180.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. ISTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 190F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED ROTTEN WOOD AT THE CEILING WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BASMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLES AND OPENINGS AND REPLACE WOOD.

Base deductions−49 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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