What is Irving Park Pizza & Patio's health inspection score?

Irving Park Pizza & Patio has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Irving Park Pizza & Patio last inspected?

Irving Park Pizza & Patio was last inspected on November 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Irving Park Pizza & Patio have?

Irving Park Pizza & Patio has 18 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Irving Park Pizza & Patio safe to eat at?

Irving Park Pizza & Patio has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Irving Park Pizza & Patio serve?

Irving Park Pizza & Patio serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Irving Park Pizza & Patio

Name: Irving Park Pizza & Patio
Address: 2922-2924 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 79

2922-2924 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/4/2025

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Pizza•North Center

Ranked #293 of 551 in North CenterBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Nov 4, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 82/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) 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.

Location

2922-2924 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Jan

Feb 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Oct 2024

2 inspections

6 basic

Oct

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Oct 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass4 Non-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS NOT PROVIDED AT SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA LOOSE FROM WALL ATTACHMENTS WITH INADEQUATE SEALING BETWEEN WALL SURFACE AND SINK FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL ATTACHMENT OF HANDWASHING SINK AND SEAL SINK TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OSBERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA TO BE HEAVILY YELLOWED AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE WALL AND CEILING SURFACES IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS NOT PROVIDED AT SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA (BENEATH WALL INLET). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA(S) AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ABATEMENT SERVICE. NO PEST ACTIVITY OBSERVED ELSEWHERE IN BASEMENT AREA OR FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA LOOSE FROM WALL ATTACHMENTS WITH INADEQUATE SEALING BETWEEN WALL SURFACE AND SINK FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL ATTACHMENT OF HANDWASHING SINK AND SEAL SINK TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OSBERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA TO BE HEAVILY YELLOWED AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE WALL AND CEILING SURFACES IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED MISSINGBEER LIGHT BULB/NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE BASEMENT BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR THE WALK IN COOLER.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME BUILD-UP.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH MINIMAL GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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