What is Home OF The Hoagy,inc's health inspection score?

Home OF The Hoagy,inc has a SafeDine safety score of 62 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Home OF The Hoagy,inc last inspected?

Home OF The Hoagy,inc was last inspected on May 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Home OF The Hoagy,inc have?

Home OF The Hoagy,inc has 43 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Home OF The Hoagy,inc safe to eat at?

Home OF The Hoagy,inc has a safety score of 62/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Home OF The Hoagy,inc serve?

Home OF The Hoagy,inc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Home OF The Hoagy,inc

Name: Home OF The Hoagy,inc
Address: 1316 W 111TH ST, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 62

1316 W 111TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Fair

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: May 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 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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1316 W 111TH ST, Chicago, IL 60643

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

3 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

May 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH WITH GAPS OR HOLES: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES IN THE CEILING, THE WALL AND LOWER WALL OF THE UTILITY SINK ROOM... OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE SIDE ACROSS FROM WHERE THE SODA IS STORED UNEVEN WITH A GAP ALONG THE SIDE AND THE DOOR LOCK MISSING PROVIDING POSSIBLE ENTRY FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS ***DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED TO FIT EVENLY*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY... OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE HAND WASHING SINK... INSTRUCTED MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARBOARD LINING THE LOWER SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE LEGS AND LOWER SHELVING OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE GASKET ON THE REAR REACH IN COOLING UNIT AGAINST THE WALL RIGHT DOOR COMING LOOSE AS WELL AS THE TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR NEAR THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND OR FOOD DEBRIS ON EDGES AND BETWEEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CEILING LOCATED AT THE FRONT ENTRY OF THE FACILITY WHERE THE ATM MACHINE IS LOCATED OPEN WITH MISSING CEILING COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILE BETWEEN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF MAKING FLOOR EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALL AREA OF THE BREAK ROOM WHERE THE DOOR USE TO BE OPEN AND INSIDE EXPOSED AT THE EDGES AND UPPER CEILING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Base deductions−23 pts

Feb 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKETS ALONG COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE IN DISREPAIR OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DEEP GOUGES AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med7 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

56/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES WHILE CHANGING TASKS, FROM WORKING AT THE SINK TO OPERATING SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES, WASH HANDS, AND APPLY FRESH GLOVES. CORRECTED ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FRENCH FRY CUTTER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD-UP AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO DISASSEMBLE PROPERLY, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT MULTIPLE TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BENEATH COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BENEATH INTERIOR TRASH CAN IN REAR AREA, ALONG WALL BASE IN MOP SINK AND POTATO STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
SEE VIOLATION #60.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DEEP GOUGES AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKETS ALONG COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE IN DISREPAIR OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SEE VIOLATION #60.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEE VIOLATION #60.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
SEE VIOLATION #60.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2575937 ON 5/16/2023. #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICER, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57 OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICER, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med9 Basic

13 total2 risk factors

37/100inspection score

−53 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (STEAK 203.5F) PREPARED AND SERVED.. A CHICAGO FOO SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AL ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON GREASE TRAP, LADDER, PREP TABLES, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICER, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED UTILITY SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−53 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4"IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR ENTRY DOOR TO BACK ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2500227 DATED: 4/14/21 NOT CORRECTED: #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. #55 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4"IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR ENTRY DOOR TO BACK ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS: BEHIND 5 GALLON BBQ CONTAINERS, ON TOP OF PLASTIC BINS, ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS IN SODA STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2500227 DATED: 4/14/21 NOT CORRECTED: #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. #55 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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