What is Zipexpressfast Food's health inspection score?

Zipexpressfast Food has a SafeDine safety score of 63 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Zipexpressfast Food last inspected?

Zipexpressfast Food was last inspected on May 4, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Zipexpressfast Food have?

Zipexpressfast Food has 22 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Zipexpressfast Food safe to eat at?

Zipexpressfast Food has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Zipexpressfast Food serve?

Zipexpressfast Food serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Zipexpressfast Food

Name: Zipexpressfast Food
Address: 1635 W HOWARD ST, Chicago, 60626
Rating: 63

1635 W HOWARD ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/4/2023

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0Fair

American•Rogers Park

Ranked #153 of 202 in Rogers ParkBetter than 30% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: May 4, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

36 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 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

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+34 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 62/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (63/100) 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.

Location

1635 W HOWARD ST , Chicago, IL 60626

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

14 basic

Aug

May 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

May 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15-- REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENED DOOR WITH NO OPEN HOLES, SEAMS OR OPENINGS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-501.16 NO PLUG/STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−7 pts

Aug 22

License InspectionFail

5 High2 Med13 Basic

20 total1 risk factor

9/100inspection score

−86 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP AT WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH GREASE, POOLING LIQUID AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
FRONT AREA BOX FREEZER MUST MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE FROZEN TEMPERATURE OR BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT IS ACCURATE AND ABLE TO READ.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENED DOOR WITH NO OPEN HOLES, SEAMS OR OPENINGS.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS AS A MEANS OF COVER FOR UNUSED PLUMBING FIXTURES AT THE FROM. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE COVER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALL AREAS OF THE FRONT RAW WOODEN SHELVING MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO PLUG/STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK UNDER THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
WASHROOM WASHBOWL FAUCET REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE/PROPERLY REPAIR.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO THE OTHERS WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MY REPAIR TO HAVE WASTE WATER PROPERLY DRAIN FROM THE SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY TOILET AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO TOILET TISSUE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
WASHROOM THAT OPENS TO THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MUST REPLACE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH OVER FLOWING DEBRIS, UNABLE TO CLOSE LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND ATTACHED WOODEN DOOR AT ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AND ALL ATTACHED ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPING AND COVING. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NON-FUNCTIONAL LIGHTING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE/ PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−86 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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