What is Pizza Capri / Zig Zag Kitchen's health inspection score?

Pizza Capri / Zig Zag Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pizza Capri / Zig Zag Kitchen last inspected?

Pizza Capri / Zig Zag Kitchen was last inspected on June 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pizza Capri / Zig Zag Kitchen have?

Pizza Capri / Zig Zag Kitchen has 10 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pizza Capri / Zig Zag Kitchen safe to eat at?

Pizza Capri / Zig Zag Kitchen has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Pizza Capri / Zig Zag Kitchen serve?

Pizza Capri / Zig Zag Kitchen serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pizza Capri / Zig Zag Kitchen

Name: Pizza Capri / Zig Zag Kitchen
Address: 3310 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 66

3310 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

Pizza•North Center

Ranked #412 of 551 in North CenterBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Jun 12, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-14 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

3310 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 License

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ATTACHED TO WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA/MAIN KITCHEN.ALSO IS REQUIRED AT BAR BETWEEN HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD CLEAN GLASSES WILL BE STORED ON IT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. ALSO ALL PLASTIC MULTI USE UTENSIL USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION -
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE DOOR, PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. DO NOT STORE FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−22 pts

Apr 25

License InspectionPass

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ATTACHED TO WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE BAR AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHIING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−22 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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