PASS Risk 1 (High)

The Art Of Pizza Inc Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

The Art Of Pizza Inc (AKA: The Art Of Pizza) 3033 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
July 3, 2017 Complaint License #20873
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on July 3, 2017. The inspection type was "Complaint" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 6 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PAINT/SEAL UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVING BLOCKS ABOVE MOP SINK. OBSERVED A CARBOARD BOX BEING REUSED TO HOLD GREEN PEPPERS WHILE BEING SLICED AND PREPPED. MUST NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A POT IN USE ON THE STOVETOP THAT IS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE A POT THAT CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIQUID POOLING IN BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER/FREEZER COMBO UNIT.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DRAIN COVER IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA).
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL DAMAGED AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE DOOR FRAME ON THE REAR DOOR AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING. THE DRYWALL IS ROUGH AND BROKEN AND THE CAVITY INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME IS EXPOSED. MUST REPAIR THE WALL/DOOR FRAME TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections