What is Roots Handmade Pizza - Second City/utopian Tailgat's health inspection score?

Roots Handmade Pizza - Second City/utopian Tailgat has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Roots Handmade Pizza - Second City/utopian Tailgat last inspected?

Roots Handmade Pizza - Second City/utopian Tailgat was last inspected on February 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Roots Handmade Pizza - Second City/utopian Tailgat have?

Roots Handmade Pizza - Second City/utopian Tailgat has 24 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Roots Handmade Pizza - Second City/utopian Tailgat safe to eat at?

Roots Handmade Pizza - Second City/utopian Tailgat has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Roots Handmade Pizza - Second City/utopian Tailgat serve?

Roots Handmade Pizza - Second City/utopian Tailgat serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Roots Handmade Pizza - Second City/utopian Tailgat

Name: Roots Handmade Pizza - Second City/utopian Tailgat
Address: 1610 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 78

1610 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/14/2025

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Pizza•Lincoln Park

Ranked #385 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Feb 14, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

100

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

1610 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

12 basic

Oct

Apr 2024

1 inspections

May 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Feb 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS IN ABOVE COMPARTMENT OF THE LARGEST ICE MACHINE IN SIDE STORAGE AREA OFF THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE, TOUCHING ICE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 10 DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA FOR SECOND CITY AND NEAR THE WALK IN COOLERS AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM FACILITY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS AND BINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED OFF THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, PIZZA BOXES, AND CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED OFF THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FACILITY NOT FULLY FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE OF THREE COMPARTMENTS IS UNABLE TO BE USED WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AS ONE OF TWO FAUCETS IS COMPLETELY MISSING, AND THE SECOND FAUCET IS UNABLE TO REACH THE REMAINING COMPARTMENT TO FILL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A FUNCTIONAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE USED IS AVAILABLE FOR USE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPES OF HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND GRAIN SPILLAGE ON THE FLOORS BELOW DRY STORAGE BINS, SHELVES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH 4 ICE MACHINES LOCATED OFF THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR FROM SPILLED/STAGNANT WATER IN THE CORNER BELOW/BEHIND THE 3 ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH, GRAINS, AND SPILLAGE OF FLUIDS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS, BELOW SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINES.

Base deductions−25 pts

May 24

Canvass 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
NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT SALAD STATION AND COOK LINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN BETWEEN WALL AND GREASE TRAP AND IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH BOOTHS AT "PROFESSOR PIZZA" WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 PLATE UNITS ATTACHED TO THE POP GUN UNDER THE BAR COUNTER MUST BE RELOCATED FROM ABOVE ICE BINS IN ALL THE BARS TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA, REPAIR ISSUE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.12FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND AT BARS WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, WATER RESERVOIR, AND ICE BIN, WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PLATE UNITS ATTACHED AT POP GUN UNDER THE BAR COUNTER MUST BE RELOCATED FROM ABOVE ICE BINS IN ALL THE BARS,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA,REPAIR ISSUE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND AT BARS WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−22 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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