PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

The Art Of Pizza Inc Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

The Art Of Pizza Inc (AKA: The Art Of Pizza) 3033 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
November 25, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection License #20873
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 25, 2019. The inspection type was "Canvass Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

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

The inspector documented 7 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 HAND WASHING SINK IS INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM/PIZZA AREA HOWEVER NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO ALL EQUIPMENT ARE INSTALLED A SHAPE OF CIRCLE WITH AN OPENING AT WEST END(SINK IS INSTALLED AT EAST END OF ROOM). MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT TO HAVE ACCESSIBILITY TO SAID SINK OR MUST INSTALL AN HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE THE CIRCLE OF PREP FOOD AREA. ALSO NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IS THE HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA. RELOCATE SINK OR REMOVE PART OF FRONT COUNTER THAT COVERS THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (HAMBURGER RIB-EYE STEAK,ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY FOOD INGREDIENT MUST AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: DRY WIPING CLOTH AT PREP AREA USED FOR WIPING MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 BROKEN HANDLES AT PREP COOLER IN PIZZA AREA,REPLACE BOTH HANDLE,ALSO REPLACE/REPAIR MIDDLE DOOR OF THE SAME UNIT,SLOPPED FROM INCHES.REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR. 4-202.16 BLACK MILK CRATES ARE USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH RAISED SHELF,6" OFF THE FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 BROKEN HANDLES AT PREP COOLER IN PIZZA AREA,REPLACE BOTH HANDLE,ALSO REPLACE/REPAIR MIDDLE DOOR OF THE SAME UNIT,SLOPPED FROM INCHES.REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR. 4-202.16 BLACK MILK CRATES ARE USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH RAISED SHELF,6" OFF THE FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections