What is The Stopalong's health inspection score?

The Stopalong has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Stopalong last inspected?

The Stopalong was last inspected on July 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Stopalong have?

The Stopalong has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Stopalong safe to eat at?

The Stopalong has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Stopalong serve?

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

Official Health Record

The Stopalong

Name: The Stopalong
Address: 1812 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 72

1812 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

American•Logan Square

Ranked #496 of 735 in Logan SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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3 inspections

Last: Jul 8, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

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

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

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

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 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

Real-time Score: 68/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (72/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

May

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIR OF PIZZA COOLER AT 55.6 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD IN PIZZA COOLER. GRILLED CHICKEN 55.6 F, SHREDDED CHEESE 53.2 F, SLICED MOZZARELLA, RICOTTA CHEESE 46.2 F, GRILLED PEPPERS 46.8 F, PAR COOKED BACON 57.2 F. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL OTHER TCS FOODS (SPINACH, SPICY SAUCE, VEGAN MOZZARELLA, MEATBALLS, SMOKED MOZZARELLA, HOUSE SAUCE, AND SAUSAGE) FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX 113.81 LBS VALUED AT $455 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED GREEN AND WHITE WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF VARIOUS FOOD PREP LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR HOLDING WIPING CLOTHS BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED: CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO REAR PREP COOLER WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, RESEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISE WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA AND BAR FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 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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