What is Flippin Flavors's health inspection score?

Flippin Flavors has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Flippin Flavors last inspected?

Flippin Flavors was last inspected on December 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Flippin Flavors have?

Flippin Flavors has 35 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Flippin Flavors safe to eat at?

Flippin Flavors has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Flippin Flavors

Name: Flippin Flavors
Address: 1848 W 95TH ST, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 80

1848 W 95TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/4/2025

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #846 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Dec 4, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 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.

Location

1848 W 95TH ST, Chicago, IL 60643

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

4 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Jan 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Mar 2025

1 inspections

11 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE ACTIVITY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALL RIGHT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE FAN VENTS IN FRONT AND REAR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
WHEN UTENSILS ARE IN USE THEY MUST BE STORED PROPERLY BETWEEN USES. NO UTENSIL MAY BE STORED IN BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND WALL INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
ALL SOILED WET LINEN SHOULD BE STORED IN A SEALED CONTAINER TO PREVENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUBBER GASKETS AND DOOR HANDLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ON REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT 3 COMP FAUCET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM WASTE CAN IN NEED OF LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND CEILING AROUND THEM TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−22 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
STOVE TOP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL COLD DRINKS IN NEED OF LABEL TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO ADD LOCATION INFORMATION AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
GREASE BUILD UP ALONG BACK SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HANDSINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE WITH WATER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
GREASE TRAP WITH A SMALL LEAK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO ELIMINATE GREASE DRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−27 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICER, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH LOWER THRESHHOLD NOT SECURELY INSTALLED FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med1 Basic

4 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TRAP COVERED WITH DEAD MOUSE AND INSECTS UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD/TRAPPED PEST. TRAP WAS REMOVED VOLUNTARILY AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH LOWER THRESHHOLD NOT SECURELY INSTALLED FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ON THE SIDE OF DELI PREP COOLER,INSIDE POT STORED ON FLOOR, IN MOP/UTILITY AREA ALONG WALL, BESIDE SHELVING ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 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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