What is Sip N Dip's health inspection score?

Sip N Dip has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sip N Dip last inspected?

Sip N Dip was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sip N Dip have?

Sip N Dip has 32 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sip N Dip safe to eat at?

Sip N Dip has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Sip N Dip serve?

Sip N Dip serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sip N Dip

Name: Sip N Dip
Address: 108 N STATE ST, Chicago, 60602
Rating: 60

108 N STATE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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American•The Loop

Ranked #580 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+24 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

108 N STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60602

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

11 basic

Sep

Jan 2026

2 inspections

3 high priority

6 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE (FRUIT CUPS,PARFAITS,ETC) WITH INFO GIVEN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SLIDING DOOR AND SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High4 Med8 Basic

15 total

34/100inspection score

−66 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED FRONT HAND SINK WITH A (CUP,A SMALL JAR OF VASELINE,COSMETIC BAG) STORED ON LEDGE IN FRONT OF SAID SINK AND REAR SINK A BAG OF FRENCH FRIES,BOWLS AND PLASTIC BAGS IN SAID SINK MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING. ARTICLES REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
SEE VIOLATION #60.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1.5LBS. COOKED SAMOSA-69.8F AT HEAT LAMP THAT IS NOT OPERABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.1.5LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE (FRUIT CUPS,PARFAITS,ETC) WITH INFO GIVEN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG WITH BOTTLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY OFF OF FLOOR SIX INCHES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SLIDING DOOR AND SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2624582 9/30/25 NOT CORRECTED-#10-6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.: #51-5-204.12: UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−66 pts

Sep 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDERNEATH COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLENABILITY. OBSERVED RUST INTERIOR OF RINSE AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND DRAIN. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF RINSE AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND DRAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12: UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES AROUND DRAIN PIPES LEADING TO WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES AROUND DRAIN PIPES LEADING TO WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CRACKED CAULK ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD CAULK AND SMOOTHLY RECAULK ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLES AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED WOODEN SHADE COVERING OPENING IN WALL BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 25

License InspectionFail

2 High6 Basic

8 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION CHEMICAL SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD GUARD IN FRONT PREP BETWEEN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOOD GUARD IN FRONT PREP BETWEEN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND FRONT COUNTER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD DURING PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDERNEATH COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLENABILITY. OBSERVED RUST INTERIOR OF RINSE AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND DRAIN. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF RINSE AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND DRAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WOODEN SHADE COVERING OPENING IN WALL BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES AROUND DRAIN PIPES LEADING TO WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES AROUND DRAIN PIPES LEADING TO WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CRACKED CAULK ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD CAULK AND SMOOTHLY RECAULK ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLES AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−32 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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