Home Run Inn Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Home Run Inn Pizzeria stretching back to 2018. Home Run Inn Pizzeria was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Home Run Inn Pizzeria trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION 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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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 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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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED SYRUP SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING THERMOMETER TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION 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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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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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SYRUP SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. (PIC ON SITE OBTAINED TEST STRIPS AT END OF INSPECTION, COS).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AIR VENTS IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE DOOR (NOT TOUCHING ICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER WITH DRAWERS ON HOT LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR DOUGH PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION.NOTED TEMPERATURE @64F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE PIZZA MAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE BEVERAGE AREA OF THE KITCHEN AND THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK-IN UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 12, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TALL TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE FRYER AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE BEVERAGE AREA OF THE KITCHEN AND THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK-IN UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH STICKY RESIDUE FROM THE SYRUP BOX IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SYRUP BOXES LOCATED FOR SODA DISPENSING; CLEAN FLOOR.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: #4 OBSERVED THE 1% CHOCOLATE MILK OFFERED AS AN OPTION WITH THE KIDS MEAL WAS 180 CALORIES AND NOT THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF 130 CALORIES, NOT IN COMPLIANCE ORDINANCE 7-38-060.
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Jun 30, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REVOLVING DOOR WITH 1/4" OR MORE GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP ON SHELF IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND NEAR FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS UNDER PREP AREA NEAR FRYER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA PREP CUTTING BOARD WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND CLEAN FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT STAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE/SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2020
License
2 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE (PLATES) NOT INVERTED AT THE CUSTOMER BUFFET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (1ST FLOOR) AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Dec 5, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,DOUGH PANS,PIZZA RACKS,BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER #2- SHELVING UNITS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND SALAD PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS , CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS
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Nov 28, 2018
License
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET UNDER SHELVING UNITS,HOT WATER TANK AREA ALONG WALL BASES,ON SHELVING UNITS IN CLOSET NEXT TO UNUSED TOILETROOM IN BASEMENT,LIQUOR ROOM ALONG WOOD LEDGES UNDER SHELVING UNITS.ALSO,APPX"15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT HALLWAY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/28/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT BEVERAGE STATION IN REAR CORNER OF DINING ROOM AREA(NEW ADDITION).MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ON FRONT ENTRY AND EXIT DOOR LOCK AND ALONG BOTTOM.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,DOUGH PANS,PIZZA RACKS,BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER #2- SHELVING UNITS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT DUMP SINK IN NEW BAR AREA,LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA ,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND SALAD PREP AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR WOMEN'S TOILETROOM IN BASEMENT,OVERHEAD PIPE WRAP ABOVE 4- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS , CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE NOT AVAILABLE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Home Run Inn Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Home Run Inn Pizzeria on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Home Run Inn Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Home Run Inn Pizzeria.
Has Home Run Inn Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Home Run Inn Pizzeria have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Home Run Inn Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Home Run Inn Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Home Run Inn Pizzeria is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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