What is Big Gay Sal's Pizza's health inspection score?

Big Gay Sal's Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Big Gay Sal's Pizza last inspected?

Big Gay Sal's Pizza was last inspected on December 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Big Gay Sal's Pizza have?

Big Gay Sal's Pizza has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Big Gay Sal's Pizza safe to eat at?

Yes, Big Gay Sal's Pizza has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Big Gay Sal's Pizza

Name: Big Gay Sal's Pizza
Address: 3445 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 95

3445 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/12/2025

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0Excellent

Lakeview

Ranked #71 of 979 in Lakeview

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 12, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 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

3445 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

May 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Dec 2025

2 inspections

1 basic

Dec

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Complaint1 Canvass1 License

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES PREPARING OR SERVING FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, PIZZA) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. MANAGER PROVIDED PROOF OF MANAGER TRAINING BUT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SCOOPS AT THE FRONT BAR TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ICE IN STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL HANDLES OF SCOOPS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ICE IN BETWEEN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK AT BAR AT THE FIRST FLOOR TO BE HEAVILY SOILED ON SIDES AND AROUND THE EDGES OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 5 DOOR PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM THE HOT WATER PIPE AT THE SHUT OFF VALVE AND ONTO THE FLOOR. SINK WAS RECENTLY RELOCATED AND IS LEAKING. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA TO BE LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE EMPLOYEE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

68/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND HAVE ALL NECESSARY CLEAN UP ITEMS IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT SIDE EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BASEMENT PREP AREA 5-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (MIDDLE DOOR) RUBBER GASKET TORN/RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR BASEMENT COOLER (BY ICE MACHINE) NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPER FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL AROUND WATER PIPES UNDER BASEMENT DISHWASH HAND SINK. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−27 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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