What is Indian Clay Pot's health inspection score?

Indian Clay Pot has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Indian Clay Pot last inspected?

Indian Clay Pot was last inspected on April 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Indian Clay Pot have?

Indian Clay Pot has 12 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Indian Clay Pot safe to eat at?

Yes, Indian Clay Pot has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Indian Clay Pot

Name: Indian Clay Pot
Address: 1800-1802 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 89

1800-1802 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Lakeview

Ranked #191 of 979 in Lakeview

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Apr 16, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

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.

Location

1800-1802 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

Sep 2024

2 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov

Feb 2025

3 inspections

7 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Apr

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint2 Non-Inspection1 License

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE IN DINNER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID AND SIDES OF CONTAINER ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND GARBAGE ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE IN DINNER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR BACK PATIO MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LEAKING CONDENSATE LINE IN BACK OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LEAKING CONDENSATE LINE IN GOOD REPAIR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION OF ITEMS IN COOLER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND TO REGULARLY SERVICE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM DOORS TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING MECHANISM FOR BOTH DOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP STORED IN WET MOP BUCKET IN SERVICE ROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

License InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE WAITERS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

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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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