What is Poppin Dough's health inspection score?

Poppin Dough has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Poppin Dough last inspected?

Poppin Dough was last inspected on June 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Poppin Dough have?

Poppin Dough has 18 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Poppin Dough safe to eat at?

Poppin Dough has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Poppin Dough serve?

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

Official Health Record

Poppin Dough

Name: Poppin Dough
Address: 1235 W 95TH ST, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 79

1235 W 95TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jun 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

1235 W 95TH ST, Chicago, IL 60643

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

Jun

Jan 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Jun 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LOW REACH IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ALONG THE EDGE OF THE GASKET SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AROUND AND ON THE A/C VENTILATION VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE LIGHT OUT OVER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK CONTAINER MUST HAVE LABELS TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF HOLDING CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED DOUGH AND SHORTENING STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC FORKS NOT PROTECTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT OR COVER TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, BULK CONTAINERS, FRYERS, COOLERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND BEHIND ELECTRICAL BOX IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON CEILING ABOVE POPCORN MACHINE, SPIDERWEBBS AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, WALLS NEAR ELECRICAL BOX, DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, BEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFCATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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