Chicago's Pizza

879 N Historic Hwy 441, Demorest, GA 30535
Pizza
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Chicago's Pizza has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Jul 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Chicago's Pizza's latest score of 78 falls below the Demorest average of 89. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wings on ice bath next to fryer with temperatures higher than 41F or below for cold holding, see temperature observations. TCS foods under cold holding must be maintained at 41F or below. Discussed with PIC better practices for ice bath procedures - shallow pans, more ice water in containers, etc. PIC is using 4-hour time as a public health control (TPHC) on current batch of wings to COS. (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated usi...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwasher with 0ppm concentration. CFSM fixed dishwasher to have a chlorine sanitizer concentration of 100ppm to COS. Ensure frequent testing of sanitizer concentration at dishwasher to ensure it is functioning properly with the required sanitizer concentration. (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
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Jul 5, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Note: Observed pink mold on baffle of ice machine. PIC was instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: Note: Sanitizer bucket registered 10ppm Chlorine at time of inspection. PIC remade to appropriate chlorine concentration of 50ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.07(6)(a) - Original Container-ID Info (Pf) (a) Original Containers, Identifying Information. Containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. Pf Note: Observed an unlabeled bottle stored in facility dish room. Consulted with PIC on labeling chemical so they can be ID'd
511-6-1.07(6)(a)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F 5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection. Note: Observed individually ROP salmon thawing under refrigeration without being removed from packaging. PIC was educated on proper thaw...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago's Pizza on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicago's Pizza.

How does Chicago's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Demorest?

Chicago's Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Demorest average of 89.

Has Chicago's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicago's 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.