What is Poppin' Out Pal's health inspection score?

Poppin' Out Pal has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Poppin' Out Pal last inspected?

Poppin' Out Pal was last inspected on September 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Poppin' Out Pal have?

Poppin' Out Pal has 5 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Poppin' Out Pal safe to eat at?

Yes, Poppin' Out Pal has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Poppin' Out Pal serve?

Poppin' Out Pal serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Poppin' Out Pal

Name: Poppin' Out Pal
Address: 5607 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60651
Rating: 93

5607 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/10/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #994 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Sep 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

1.3

Avg Violations

7 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

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

5607 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60651

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Violation Timeline

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

May

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Sep

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ICE CREAM IS SCOOPED, POPCORN IS PACKAGED, AND MONEY IS HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120�F), AND BE FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 73.0�F. WAREWASHING SINK AT 74.9�F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HANDWASHING SINKS TO 100F AND WAREWASHING SINK (THREE COMPARTMENT SINK) 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−12 pts

May 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 24

License InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED ICE CREAM COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 64.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−12 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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