What is Pudgy's's health inspection score?

Pudgy's has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pudgy's last inspected?

Pudgy's was last inspected on August 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pudgy's have?

Pudgy's has 38 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pudgy's safe to eat at?

Yes, Pudgy's has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Pudgy's

Name: Pudgy's
Address: 13460 S BALTIMORE AVE, Chicago, 60633
Rating: 95

13460 S BALTIMORE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #987 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Aug 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

8 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

13460 S BALTIMORE AVE, Chicago, IL 60633

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

4 basic

Oct

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

15 basic

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

14 basic

May

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR ON UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 24

Non-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

1 Med13 Basic

14 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE AND DISH SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN PAPER GOODS,FOOD STORAGE,TOOL ROOM AND NEAR PIZZA OVEN.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE GLUED TO INTERIOR BASIN OF FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE SEALER.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND BOWLS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A TYPE WRITTEN PROCEUDRE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSIL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS, PREP COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA, MIDDLE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON REAR PORCH AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−31 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med15 Basic

18 total

50/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 59.2F IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.OF OR BELOW.AIR TEMPERATURE NOW IS 41.0F NO HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG NEEDED.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS. DICED TOMATO-59.2F-64.2F.3/4 GALLONS AU JUS-88.2F.12LBS. SAUSAGE-46.9F.5 GALLONS PIZZA SAUCE-67.1F.10LBS. PEPPERONI-66.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.75LBS. $110.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (15)

−30 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE AND DISH SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE(PEPPERS,MARGARINE,MUSHROOMS,OLIVES,ETC) MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON FRONT PIZZA PREP COOLER & REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN PAPER GOODS,FOOD STORAGE,TOOL ROOM AND NEAR PIZZA OVEN.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE GLUED TO INTERIOR BASIN OF FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE SEALER.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND BOWLS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A TYPE WRITTEN PROCEUDRE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSIL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS, PREP COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA, MIDDLE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON REAR PORCH AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−50 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER AT THE BOTTOM TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE FRONT SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 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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