What is Cutie Pie's Kitchen's health inspection score?

Cutie Pie's Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cutie Pie's Kitchen last inspected?

Cutie Pie's Kitchen was last inspected on May 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cutie Pie's Kitchen have?

Cutie Pie's Kitchen has 20 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cutie Pie's Kitchen safe to eat at?

Cutie Pie's Kitchen has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Cutie Pie's Kitchen

Name: Cutie Pie's Kitchen
Address: 752 W 78TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 76

752 W 78TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #101 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

7 inspections

Last: May 29, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

2.9

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+16 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

752 W 78TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

3 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

May

May 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME LOOSE FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF PLASTIC FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE BINS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med4 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

42/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE, DICED TOMATO)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR AT 51.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED RICE-87.6F AND 1LBS. COOKED BROCCOLI-111.4F IN POTS ON TOP OF STOVE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F.APPX. 2LBS.$6.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. DICED TOMATO-73.4F.1LBS.SHREDDED LETTUCE-54.3F.6 OZ. DICED COOKED JERK CHICKEN-62.1F-66.0F INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.2.6 OZ.$12.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF PLASTIC FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE BINS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND/OR PROOF OF OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND PREP TABLE, ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE AND STEAM TABLE,ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/18/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SHELVING UNIT AND LOWER SHELF OF REACH IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER

Base deductions−7 pts

Aug 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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