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Little Clown Pizza & Restaurant: health inspection history

2801 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

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Address: 2801 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Jan 13, 2025
License number: 2288917
Latest inspection: Jan 13, 2025 (Complaint)
Records shown: 9 inspections, Mar 24, 2021 to Jan 13, 2025

Across these 9 inspection records, results were: 7 × Pass; 1 × Fail; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 31 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Jan 13, 2025 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Oct 25, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Oct 30, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC) IN THE KITCHEN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE 1 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Dec 1, 2022 Short Form Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT PIZZA PREP TABLE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH,CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Nov 4, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 28, 2022 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT PREP/PIZZA DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT PREP/PIZZA DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c),CITATION ISSUED.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 2, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY COVERED IN GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF PESTS.

Jul 29, 2021 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: RAW CHICKEN AT 55.0F AND COLESLAW AT 53.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $7O. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN AND COLESLAW MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY COVERED IN GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF PESTS.

Mar 24, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE HOT HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.