What is I Hop 1229's health inspection score?

I Hop 1229 has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was I Hop 1229 last inspected?

I Hop 1229 was last inspected on December 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does I Hop 1229 have?

I Hop 1229 has 34 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is I Hop 1229 safe to eat at?

Yes, I Hop 1229 has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does I Hop 1229 serve?

I Hop 1229 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

I Hop 1229

Name: I Hop 1229
Address: 3760 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 90

3760 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/12/2025

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #170 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Dec 12, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.9

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

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

3760 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Jan

May 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Jan 2025

3 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR AND 1-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEPFRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHSING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA, ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHTSHELD COVER IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIMNET, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED UNNOPERABLE VENTILATION VENTS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2595413 ON 06/07/2024. #49. INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE CRTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #57. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

49/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS AREA BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN FAJITA, SCRAMBLED EGGS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FIRST UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 61.1F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SECOND UNISEX WASHROOM FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS TO USE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIMNET, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED UNNOPERABLE VENTILATION VENTS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2595413 ON 06/07/2024. #49. INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE CRTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #57. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B)----INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11---CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
: 2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS ELEVATION UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. REPAIR MATERIALS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE FRONT SERVER FRUIT COOLER.----INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SERVER COFFEE STATION WITH DEBRIS.----WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE WATER CONDITIONER SYSTEM WITH BLACK MOLD.----CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----FLOOR ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
1ST FLOOR CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ALL OTHERS STORE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-27-23 REPORT #2570338 NOT CORRECTED.#55- NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND FLOORS INSIDE IN STORAGE ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- - FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE ON THE FLOOR. -=FLOORS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH THE SODA DISPENSING UNIT ON THE SECOND FLOOR.#58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High7 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

61/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED BROWNISH DISCOLORATION ON TUBBING INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE TUBES AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED THE MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL HOUSING AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND FLOORS INSIDE IN STORAGE ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- - FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE ON THE FLOOR. -FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT, OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. -FLOORS ALONG WALL AND AROUND THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AT THE REAR DRY DRY STORAGE. =FLOORS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH THE SODA DISPENSING UNIT ON THE SECOND FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DUSTY CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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