What is Pequod's Pizza's health inspection score?

Pequod's Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 49 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pequod's Pizza last inspected?

Pequod's Pizza was last inspected on May 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pequod's Pizza have?

Pequod's Pizza has 53 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pequod's Pizza safe to eat at?

Pequod's Pizza has a safety score of 49/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Pequod's Pizza serve?

Pequod's Pizza serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pequod's Pizza

Name: Pequod's Pizza
Address: 2207 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 49

2207 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/6/2026

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Italian•Lincoln Park

Ranked #582 of 764 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 59% of italian restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: May 6, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

6.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-31 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Sep

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

16 intermediate

Feb

Mar 2026

1 inspections

6 intermediate

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

8 intermediate

Apr

May 2026

1 inspections

5 intermediate

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint2 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

May 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

5 Med

5 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High8 Med

9 total1 risk factor

45/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (8)

−40 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Med

6 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionFail

16 Med

16 total

20/100inspection score

−80 pts

Intermediate (16)

−80 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−5
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−5

Base deductions−80 pts

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NEAR THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND FRYERS AND DESSERT COOLER NEAR THE REAR EXIT TO BE MISSING A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A THERMOMETER IS PROVIDED FOR ALL COOLERS TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF PREP COOLER DOORS OF BOTH PREP COOLERS LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE/UTILITY CLOSET TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND MISSING LARGE PIECES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE AND UTILITY CLOSET TO HAVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL GASKETS. OBSERVED INSIDE OF MICROWAVE ON ALL WALLS AND UPPER ROOF TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS AND INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF MICROWABE FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND TRASH BUILD UP.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE COLD WATER IN THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR BAR TO BE MISSING. COLD WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE AND ABLE TO BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK, REPLACE MISSING HANDLE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH/PLASTIC DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BAR ON 2ND FLOOR BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND TRASH BUILD UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA TO BE HANGING LOOSELY AND BROKEN FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REATTACH LIGHT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO (2) OF THREE (3) LIGHT BULBS NOT FUNCTIONING IN RIGHT SIDE OF EXHAUST IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED LIGHTS TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL/VERY DIM IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER ENTRANCES. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND ENSURE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING IS PROVIDED IN ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED PROTECTIVE COVER OF LIGHT IN GARAGE WALK IN COOLER TO BE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT COVER OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE.

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN IN UPSTAIRS ICE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
NOTED PIZZA BOXES STORED RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT/ COVER TO KEEP INTERIOR SURFACE FREE FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ALL TOP COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT IN HALL LEADING TO KITCHEN, DIRTY CEILING TILES AND DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PIZZA BOXES, FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL BOOTHS IN UPSTAIRS REAR SEATING AREA, AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

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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