Graffiti Pizza

700 E 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60653

Pizza

Last inspected: Nov 29, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Graffiti Pizza has been inspected four times since 2010. On Nov 29, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Graffiti Pizza dates to Nov 29, 2011.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “facilities to maintain proper temperature” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Graffiti Pizza's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 29, 2011

Consultation

No violations found.

100

Nov 10, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER NOT OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 64.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 4 POUNDS SHRIMP AT 50.2F, 4 POUNDS CHEESE AT 49.8F, 4 POUNDS CHICKEN AT 50.1, 4 POUNDS SAUSAGE AT 48.7F, AND 4 POUNDS GROUND BEEF AT 50.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. (USING ICE PACKS INSIDE BROKEN COOLER ATTEMPTING TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.)TAGGED COOLER. DISPOSED OF 20 POUNDS FOOD. VALUE AT 150.00.

Oct 18, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2010

License

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST HAVE ALL EQUIPMENT ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT IT WORKS PROPERLY. (COOLERS AND FREEZERS)

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE BINS AND COVERS FOR THE PREP COOLER.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING FIXTURES UNDER WASHBOWL AND MOP SINK IN WASHROOM. MUST FINISH PAINTING NORTH WALL.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS ON LIGHTS OVER PREP AREA OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING UNITS TO STORE DRY GOODS AND CLEANING PRODUCTS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Graffiti Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Graffiti Pizza on file is from Nov 29, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Graffiti Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “facilities to maintain proper temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Graffiti Pizza.

Has Graffiti Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Graffiti Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Graffiti Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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