What is Pops Italian Beef Two's health inspection score?

Pops Italian Beef Two has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pops Italian Beef Two last inspected?

Pops Italian Beef Two was last inspected on March 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pops Italian Beef Two have?

Pops Italian Beef Two has 38 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pops Italian Beef Two safe to eat at?

Pops Italian Beef Two has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Pops Italian Beef Two

Name: Pops Italian Beef Two
Address: 10337 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60655
Rating: 83

10337 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/5/2026

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #690 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Mar 5, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

10x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 81/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (83/100) 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

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Sep

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec

Jul 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

10 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE REAR 3 COMP SINK. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING UNDER THE MEAT SLICER STATION WHERE THE CANS ARE STORED WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT/FREEZER FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED VERY LOOSE FAUCET IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE A/C UNIT VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED OR PREPARED IN AREAS.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING UNDER THE MEAT SLICER STATION WHERE THE CANS ARE STORED WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT/FREEZER FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED VERY LOOSE FAUCET IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE A/C UNIT VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED OR PREPARED IN AREAS.

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OIL FILTER MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR VENTS THORIGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVERED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. 10-12 FLIES IN WASHROOM IN BROOMS AND OTHER CLEANING UTENSILS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OIL FLITER MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OPEN AND GREASE CONTAINER OPEN WITH OVER FLOWING FOOD DEBRIS. LID ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DUMPSTER CLOSED AND ELIMINATE GREASE BUILD UP AND HAVE CONTAINER CLOSED WITH NO OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR VENTS THORIGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−15 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SMALL ABOUT OF BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FRONT COUNTER FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR NETS OR LONG PONYTAILS TIED UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DARK SPOTS OR REPLACE ANY BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP TABLES, PREP SPACES AND CLEAN UNDER REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND LIQUID SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
PERSONAL ITEMS (PURSES) IMPROPERLY STORED WITH SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
PREMISES USING REFRIGERATED TRUCK TO STORE TCS FOODS (BEEF, ETC) IN REAR OF PARKING LOT; CONNECTED VIA UNSECURED ELECTRICAL OUTLET ON EXTERIOR OF BUILDING . INSTD TO STORE ALL TCS FOODS PROPERLY AND SECURELY WITHIN PREMISES ONLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
2- DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR GASKET TORN AND USING DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−13 pts

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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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