What is Zippy's Hot Dogs's health inspection score?

Zippy's Hot Dogs has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Zippy's Hot Dogs last inspected?

Zippy's Hot Dogs was last inspected on June 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Zippy's Hot Dogs have?

Zippy's Hot Dogs has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Zippy's Hot Dogs safe to eat at?

Yes, Zippy's Hot Dogs has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Zippy's Hot Dogs serve?

Zippy's Hot Dogs serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Zippy's Hot Dogs

Name: Zippy's Hot Dogs
Address: 4445 N PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 85

4445 N PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #999 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jun 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

4445 N PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60630

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

Jun 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LABEL DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME:SUGAR,FLOUR ETC.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.REPAIR/REPLACE
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.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE.LIDS NOT ABLE CLOSE.ALSO GROUNG NOT MAIANTAINED AROUND SAID RECEPTACLES:EMPTY BOXES,DRY LEAVES,WEEDS,EMPTY CANS ETC.MUST CLEAN AREA TO MINIMIZE HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS.LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TIGHT FIT TO RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZERODENT,INSECT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 24

License InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 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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