Lamadia - Art of Pizza, Love of Wine
Last inspected: Jun 28, 2016
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Score
Across the available record, Lamadia - Art of Pizza, Love of Wine has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 28, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 28, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jun 28, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE/GAP ON LOWER WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SILVERWARE ON TABLES MUST BE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE/GAP ON LOWER WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA AND SOME LIGHT BULBS ARE BURNT-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND UTILIZE DESIGNATED HAND SINK FOR WASHING OF HANDS IN SAME PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SILVERWARE ON TABLES MUST BE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE/GAP ON LOWER WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA AND SOME LIGHT BULBS ARE BURNT-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 10, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1473380 DATED 6/5/2014 NOT CORRECTED:-#32 NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS ON SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS ON SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OPPOSITE THE SAUCES PREP LINE AND ALSO AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF FINAL RINSE READING 167F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO LAB COMPANY FOR CONSULTATION. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS ON SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED PIZZA CUTTERS BY THE PIZZA OVEN WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES. ALSO NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN AT THE FIRST FLOOR. ALSO NOTED BLACK DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT VENT BY THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND CLEAN ALL VENTS.
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Oct 4, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WITH CRACK TILE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE PREP AREA HAS HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN THE VENTS AND ON THE VENT COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE, LINED WITH SLIME & MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES, WHERE THE ICE CUBES PASSES THRU. (UNIT TAGGED) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED FOR CLEANING/SANITIZING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. BAR COOLER DOOR GASKETS ARE RIPPED, MUST REPLACE ALSO.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: BAR SINK DRAINS, FAN GUARDS & CONDENSERS OF COOLERS, GASKETS OF BAR COOLER DOORS, COUNTERTOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VERY POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT ALL PREP AREAS & DISHROOM, MUST ADDRESS. FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT & COLD WATER SUPPLY MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE ICE CREAM MACHINE (FREEZING COMPARTMENT).
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Jan 13, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. Prep reach in coolers (x2) rubber door gaskets ripped. Must repair or replace damaged gaskets.
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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. Observed one missing ceiling tile above dishmachine drainboard. Must provide and install ceiling tile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lamadia - Art of Pizza, Love of Wine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lamadia - Art of Pizza, Love of Wine on file is from Jun 28, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lamadia - Art of Pizza, Love of Wine?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lamadia - Art of Pizza, Love of Wine.
Has Lamadia - Art of Pizza, Love of Wine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lamadia - Art of Pizza, Love of Wine have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lamadia - Art of Pizza, Love of Wine 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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