Little Clown Pizza

2801 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2011
74
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Jan 24, 2011. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Little Clown Pizza's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 24, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Little Clown Pizza's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspection History
Jan 24, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, prep tables, cooking equipment, sinks, exhaust hood and filters and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean and repair stainless steel on floor.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling in prep area and basement not maintained. Instructed to seal all openings and repair walls and ceiling through-out. Coving along wallbaae not maintained. Instructed to reseal all coving. Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in basement. Instructed to install more light.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Utility sink in basement not provided with hot water. Instructed to provided hot and cold running water at sink.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored through-out premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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Feb 3, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR SIDE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING SIDE PREP AREA, ALSO CLEAN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD SIDE PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Clown Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Clown Pizza on file is from Jan 24, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Clown Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Clown Pizza.

Has Little Clown Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Little Clown Pizza 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 Little Clown Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.