The Clipper

1002 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
American
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

The Clipper has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at The Clipper since Feb 2, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Looking across the full record, “no smoking regulations” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Clipper is comfortably above that bar.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SAID SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT SURFACE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: NO 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS, NOR THE INTERNATIONAL 'NO SMOKING' SYMBOL, POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE: POSTING OF SIGN: 7-32-020A.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: MANAGER AND I OBSERVED DIRTY ASHTRAY AT END OF THE BAR BY THE CLEAN GLASSES. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. ASHTRAY REMOVED BY THE MANAGER. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE: REMOVAL OF ASHTRAYS 7-32-020C.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Clipper last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Clipper on file is from Feb 2, 2016. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at The Clipper?

Across the inspection record, “no smoking regulations” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Clipper.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Clipper means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.