Flippin Flavors
1848 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643
Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 14, 2026
Flippin Flavors was last inspected on August 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.
Latest inspection
August 14, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
5 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the base of the 3-compartment sink faucet. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the floors under/around the sinks and cooking/cooling equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. -dirt and dust build up on the ceiling tiles/light shields. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling tiles and light shields.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the rear wall by the exit door damaged and with a large crack. Instructed to fix wall and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found the rear prep area with inadequate lighting. Instructed to provide lighting per the city code. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found the filters on the ventilation hood with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain filters.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found food handlers with no certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the reach in cooling units in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the fan vents in front and rear in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
11 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: All soiled wet linen should be stored in a sealed container to prevent and insect activity. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: All storage shelves in need of cleaning to remove all spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets and door handles in need of detail cleaning on reach in coolers. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 comp faucet instructed to repair
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room waste can in need of lid. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors and walls through out in need of detail cleaning to remove all food splatter instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Air vents in need of cleaning and ceiling around them to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Stove top in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All cold drinks in need of label to identify product. Instructed to add location information and product information
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Grease build up along back side of cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Handsink in need of repair. Cold water handle loose with water leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Grease trap with a small leak in need of repair. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Washroom in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood vent in need of detail cleaning to eliminate grease dripping. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of slicer, coolers, prep tables, cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects, food debris and grease buildup on floors along walls behind cooking equipment and shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintan.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings along walls and baseboards in prep, storage and washroom areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear exterior door with lower threshhold not securely installed for the prevention of pest. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and food residue on floor behind cooking equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear exterior door with lower threshhold not securely installed for the prevention of pest. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and food residue on floor behind cooking equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general4 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available for all employees. All food handlers must provide food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary posted. Inspection report summary shall be posted in plain view of customers. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b)
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation or open window in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving under front counter. Instructed manager to seal raw wood shelving to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation or open window in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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