What is The Hoagie Place Inc's health inspection score?

The Hoagie Place Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 60 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 Hoagie Place Inc last inspected?

The Hoagie Place Inc was last inspected on July 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Hoagie Place Inc have?

The Hoagie Place Inc has 60 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Hoagie Place Inc safe to eat at?

The Hoagie Place Inc has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

The Hoagie Place Inc

Name: The Hoagie Place Inc
Address: 8147 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 60

8147 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #961 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jul 7, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+38 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

8147 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Apr

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

9 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Oct

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass3 Complaint

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

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 A RUST SPOT ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST SPOT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME GREASE AND PARTICLES UNDERNEATH GRILL; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND OTHER MATTER.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Med12 Basic

17 total1 risk factor

31/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY 2- MALE FOOD HANDLERS .OBSERVED 1- MALE WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON COME FROM REAR STORAGE AREA INTO FRONT PREP AREA,PICKED UP SLICED CHEESE FROM TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND PLACE ON TOP OF COOKED STEAK ON GRILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON CAME FROM REAR STORAGE AREA WENT TO 3- COMPARTMENT AND RINSED A PLASTIC BUSS PAN THAT IS USED TO STORE READY TO EAT SANDWICHES INSIDE AT SINK THEN STORED ON TOP OF DISH STORAGE RACK,WITH SAME GLOVES ON HANDLED READY TO EAT PREPARED SANDWICHES ON PREP TABLE AND PLACED IN A PLASTIC BUSS PAN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WAS HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. NAPKINS WERE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET-UP TO WASH,RINSE OR SANITIZE OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC BUSS PAN BEING RINSED OUT WITH RUNNING WATER AND PLACED ON TOP SHELF ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BY MALE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO SET-UP SINK PROPERLY TO SANITIZE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED LOOSE SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR MUST MAKE REAR SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYES HANDLING FOOD AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINET.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−64 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Med9 Basic

13 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 54.3F AND 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 54.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON BOTH UNITS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)3- DOOR PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE HAD GOTTEN DOWN TO 39.3F.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. PASTRAMI AT 56.9F IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 5LBS. $15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD SI NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED LOOSE SCREEN & DOOR HANDLE MISSING ON REAR SCREEN DOOR MUST MAKE REAR SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINET.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED PREMISES VERY HOT EMPLOYEES STATES AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS BROKEN MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−43 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MEAT SLICE HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE DELI MEAT SLICER WITH MORE FREQUENCY BETWEEN USES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED PRE-MADE (25lbs) COLD CUT SANDWICHES STORED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMP OF 54.6F TO 60.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 25lbs AT $350. DID NOT OBSERVED ANY TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE PRE-MADE SANDWICHES INSIDE A COOLER AT ALL TIMES 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED DELI MEATS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER NOT COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND STORE DELI MEATS TO PREVENT POSSBLIE CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−23 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE SIDE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEAL AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED DELI MEATS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER NOT COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND STORE DELI MEATS TO PREVENT POSSBLIE CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE DELI MEAT SLICERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE, IN CORNERS UNDER SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN AIR VENT IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2509327 5/7/21 NOT CORRECTED #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION STILL NOT IN COMPLAINCE FROM REPORT #2554800 4/25/22 NOT CORRECTED #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED).

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Med10 Basic

14 total1 risk factor

50/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A REMOVABLE SPLASH GUARD MUST AFFIX SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK TO BE PERMENATE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON OVERHEAD SHELF.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,MEAT SLICERS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVER,GRILL TABLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR FRYER.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2509327 5/7/21 NOT CORRECTED #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−45 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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