The Art of Pizza

3033 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2010, The Art of Pizza has 27 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited 19 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Art of Pizza's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

27
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COMMERCIAL DELI SLICER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED PIC SLICER SHOULD BE CLEANED, AND SANITIZED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 4 HOURS TO PREVENT THE GROWTH OF DISEASE-CAUSING BACTERIA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN NEXT DOOR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL REACH-INS COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND IN NEXT DOOR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP ON WALL WHERE STAFF TOILET ROOM NEAR EXIT LEADING ALLEY IS LOCATED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM BASE BOARDS TORN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL 3 BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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61
Feb 10, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12// NOTED WHITLE BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND SHAKERS WITH DRY INGREDIENTS AT PIZZA PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14// NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12//NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN PIZZA PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND REFINISHING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114//NOTED CLUTTER WITH ITEMS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE NEXT-DOOR STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS----- 6-501.11//NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES IN SOUTHEAST CORNER ABOVE REAR MOP SINK, IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.----- 6-201.11// NOTED THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF NEXT-DOOR STORAGE UNIT WITH HEAVY DUST AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED EXPOSED INSULATION AND RAW WOOD WITH BLACK DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALL PANEL ABOVE FOOD STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER WALLS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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82
Jan 29, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER: GROUND BEEF 50.1 F, GROUND SAUSAGE 45.8 F, PEPPERONI 47.8 F, BACON 53.0 F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 19 LBS VALUED AT $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF LARGE BLACK SPOTS ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED WHITLE BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND SHAKERS WITH DRY INGREDIENTS AT PIZZA PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN PIZZA PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND REFINISHING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER WITH ITEMS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE NEXT-DOOR STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES IN SOUTHEAST CORNER ABOVE REAR MOP SINK, IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF NEXT-DOOR STORAGE UNIT WITH HEAVY DUST AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED EXPOSED INSULATION AND RAW WOOD WITH BLACK DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALL PANEL ABOVE FOOD STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER WALLS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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58
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AVAILABLE AT 3 OUT OF 4 HANDWASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA PREPARATION AREA AND THE STANDING 1 DOOR FREEZER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND TORN GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE GASKETS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL CREVICES IN GASKETS TO KEEP FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR TO BE SLOW DRAINING. SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SINK DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER, REAR FLOOR UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER, AND IN CENTER PREPARATION ROOM UNDER STANDING FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD AND TRASH BUILD UP.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND ANY NEW EMPLOYEES.
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67
Aug 10, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW FLOOR TILE GROUT AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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90
Aug 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PIZZA REACH IN PREP COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR PIZZA REACH IN COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE CABINET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW FLOOR TILE GROUT AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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74
Mar 1, 2022
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY THE BASE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR ON SHELVES, FLOORS STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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74
Jan 26, 2022
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY THE BASE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR ON SHELVES, FLOORS STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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74
Aug 26, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, PAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST REPACE.
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90
Jul 1, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST REPACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, PAINT OR REPLACE.
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90
Jun 24, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5-26-20 REPORT #2371064 NOT CORRECTED. #53- NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO MONITOR THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BAGGED ONIONS MUST STORED ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST REPACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE A CARDBOARD BOX AS A CONTAINER TO STORE PIZZA MEASURING TOOLS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. BOX NOTED WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST BE A SMOOTH, WASHABLE CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY DISHWASHING AREA HAND SINK WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, PAINT OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT CASHIER/PREP HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO DRAIN PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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58
May 26, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 25, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD INGREDIENT MUST AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: DRY WIPING CLOTH AT PREP AREA USED FOR WIPING MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FRONT COUNTER,RE-ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Nov 18, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK REAR DOUGH PREP AREA.UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP.MUST PROVIDED SOAP AT ALL TIME AT HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NO DATE MARKING OBSERVED AT PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD(SLICED TOMATOES,COOKED LASAGNA,RIBS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK, REAR DOUGH AREA. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS.MUST PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK."CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING 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 HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE THE CIRCLE OF PREP FOOD AREA. ALSO NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IS THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA. RELOCATE SINK OR REMOVE PART OF FRONT COUNTER THAT COVERS THE HANDWASHING SINK."CONSOLITATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT PIZZA PREP COOLER(.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD INGREDIENT MUST AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: DRY WIPING CLOTH AT PREP AREA USED FOR WIPING MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED ON SHELVES AT STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT REACH-IN COOLER BY THE WEST WALL IN MAIN KITCHEN;BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FRONT COUNTER,RE-ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA,REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGING ON TOP FOOD TO GO CONTAINERS,LIDS,CUPS ETC.MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES MUST PROVIDED ON SITE
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Nov 14, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CHEESE SHREDDING PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CHEESE PREPARATION AREAS.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE SO IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT/SEAL UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVING BLOCKS ABOVE MOP SINK. 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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. THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES HAVE BEEN REPLACED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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Jul 3, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIQUID POOLING IN BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER/FREEZER COMBO UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING DRAIN COVER IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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Jan 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: COVING MISSING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE FRP COVERING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL NEAR THE STEAM TABLE. THE CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK IS DETERIORATING AND SHOWING HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL AND/OR CAULKING TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY GAPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKETS, SWEATERS) BEING STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, PAPER, CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT OR GUARDS ON WALLS. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ABOVE TO GO CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE.
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Feb 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS ONLY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON EACH DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHIPPING WRAP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND TIN FOIL AS A SHELF LINER BY THE PIZZA PREP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE BOTH AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. EMPLOYEE PUSHED GARBAGE INTO DUMPSTER. RECOMENDED ABOVE TO INCREASE PICK UP SERVICE OR PROVIDE ANOTHER DUMPSTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING INTO CEILING AROUND PIPE IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Mar 27, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY(NOT LEGIBLE).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.i(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT ORGANIZED. FOUND CLOTHES ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS,ETC.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Nov 29, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE ELECTRICAL TAPE AS GRIP FOR HANDLE OF UTENSILS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LID OF PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR. MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED SPLASH GUARDS, OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES AND SEAMS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Jul 26, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AND UNDER THE MAIN GRILL AT REAR AREA. ALSO CLEAN DIRTY EXHAUST HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DRY FLOORS AT REAR PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REGROUT SAME AREA.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UTILITY SINK THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE DIRT. MOST ALMOST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT SAME SINK AS WELL AS LEAK UNDER THREE COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER REAR PREP AREAS SO AS TO HAVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 25, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 36 PIECES OF VARIOUS KIND OF CAKE (CARROTS CAKE,CHOCOLATE CAKE, CHEESE CAKE)ALL CAKES HAD INGREDIENT OF: MILK, CREAM CHEESE, EGGS ETC).AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50F.FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER, FRONT SERVING AREA, COOLER HAD TEMPERATURE OF 52F(MANAGER FOUND THAT COOLER UNIT WAS TURNED DOWN TO LEVEL 1.RECHECKED COOLER PRESENT TEMPERATURE 44F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS#36EACH.VALUE $99.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO71123-16
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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. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN CHEESE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL FOR EACH SLICE OF CAKE (LABEL MUST HAVE NAME OF INGREDIENTS ,DATES ETC)FOR CUSTOMERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE FROM AROUND THE FAUCET AND WALL, AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Oct 1, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. REPLACE THE CRACKED LID FOR THE ONION STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE NORTH PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Art of Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Art of Pizza on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Art of Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at The Art of Pizza.

Has The Art of Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Art of Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Art of Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Art of Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Art of Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.