What is Pizza Friendly Pizza's health inspection score?

Pizza Friendly Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 99 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pizza Friendly Pizza last inspected?

Pizza Friendly Pizza was last inspected on October 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pizza Friendly Pizza have?

Pizza Friendly Pizza has 12 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pizza Friendly Pizza safe to eat at?

Yes, Pizza Friendly Pizza has an excellent safety record with a score of 99/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Pizza Friendly Pizza

Name: Pizza Friendly Pizza
Address: 1039 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 99

1039 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Wicker Park

Ranked #28 of 583 in Wicker Park

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Oct 6, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 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

+1 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 96/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (99/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Non-Inspection1 Complaint2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FREEZER OF MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE FOR COLD WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE HANDLE MUST BE TURNED WITH A TOOL TO BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR DOOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENTS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER ON PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HOT HANDLE FACUET OF THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND CHEST FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE CORNER AND BEHIND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE SOUTH END OF THE BASMENT NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HOT HANDLE FACUET OF THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND CHEST FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−16 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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