Flippin Flavors
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Flippin Flavors stretching back to 2019. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE ACTIVITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALL RIGHT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAN VENTS IN FRONT AND REAR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2025
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS AND DOOR HANDLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ON REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMP FAUCET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM WASTE CAN IN NEED OF LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND CEILING AROUND THEM TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: WHEN UTENSILS ARE IN USE THEY MUST BE STORED PROPERLY BETWEEN USES. NO UTENSIL MAY BE STORED IN BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND WALL INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL SOILED WET LINEN SHOULD BE STORED IN A SEALED CONTAINER TO PREVENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: STOVE TOP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL COLD DRINKS IN NEED OF LABEL TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO ADD LOCATION INFORMATION AND PRODUCT INFORMATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP ALONG BACK SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE WITH WATER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP WITH A SMALL LEAK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO ELIMINATE GREASE DRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICER, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH LOWER THRESHHOLD NOT SECURELY INSTALLED FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ON THE SIDE OF DELI PREP COOLER,INSIDE POT STORED ON FLOOR, IN MOP/UTILITY AREA ALONG WALL, BESIDE SHELVING ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRAP COVERED WITH DEAD MOUSE AND INSECTS UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD/TRAPPED PEST. TRAP WAS REMOVED VOLUNTARILY AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH LOWER THRESHHOLD NOT SECURELY INSTALLED FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 18, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR OPEN WINDOW IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 2, 2019
License
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. PREMISES SHALL BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND LOG BOOK PROVIDED UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR OPEN WINDOW IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flippin Flavors last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flippin Flavors on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flippin Flavors?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Flippin Flavors.
Has Flippin Flavors' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Flippin Flavors have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flippin Flavors means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Flippin Flavors inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flippin Flavors is inspected around two times per year on average.
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