What is Ssp America, Inc's health inspection score?

Ssp America, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ssp America, Inc last inspected?

Ssp America, Inc was last inspected on May 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ssp America, Inc have?

Ssp America, Inc has 24 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ssp America, Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Ssp America, Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Ssp America, Inc serve?

Ssp America, Inc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ssp America, Inc

Name: Ssp America, Inc
Address: 5757 W 59TH ST, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 90

5757 W 59TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/21/2026

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0Excellent

American•Garfield Ridge

Ranked #21 of 32 in Garfield RidgeBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: May 21, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

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

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 91/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) 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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5757 W 59TH ST, Chicago, IL 60638

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Jan

Dec 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2024

2 inspections

5 basic

Apr

Dec 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

May 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Inspection History

10 records on file

8 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
SOILED APRON NOTED HANGING ON STORAGE RACK NEXT TO CLEAN MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO STORE SOILED LINENS/APRONS PROPERLY: in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags and stored and transported to prevent to prevent contamination of FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT, clean UTENSILS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN WAREWASHING ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 1ST BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 24

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
ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE SURFACES OF STOVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR IN COLD PREP KITCHEN AREA NOT DRY, WET SURFACE DUE TO BEING RECENTLY CLEANED. FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY WORKING AND PREP AREA BEING USED AT THIS TIME. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR SOME FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GRAY LINES ON METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE DISH AREA WHERE CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN SHLEVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2586838 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN HALLWAY NEAR EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AREAS, AND ON FLOORS IN THE STOREROOM NEAR LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SOUTH EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK CLOGGED, FILLED WITH WATER AND NOT DRAINING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SOUTH EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN HALLWAY NEAR EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AREAS AND ON FLOORS IN STOREROOM NEAR LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
TEMPERATURE GAUGES INOPERABLE AT WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GAUGES. WAREWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PREMISES AWARE OF ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR DRAINS IN WAREWASHING ROOM NOT CLEAN, HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. COVING ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/SPIDER WEBS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES IN WOMENS T0ILET ROOM

Base deductions−2 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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