Art of Pizza on State

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 9, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bottom of prep table lined with cardboard. Instructed to remove. Must have a nonporous and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken faucet handle on handsink in employee restroom. Faucet continues to work and does have hot and cold running water. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2. Apr 8, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (pizza & salads) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Jan 22, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink in rear food prep/dishwashing area inaccessible. Noted 10-15 pizza trays stored in said hand washing sinks. Handwashing sinks should be used for handwashing purposes only. Instructed to rpovdie. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Found food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Jul 18, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed a slight brownish debris on the ice slot located by the customer dining area self dispensing soda machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged desserts for sale at the front customer counter without labels containing the product ingredients and if any allergens are present. Instructed to provide a label for all prepackaged desserts for sale.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.13 observed a fly trap hanging over the utility sink in the rear. Instructed to remove and only allow pest control to install all pest devices.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being reused as a floor liner by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove cardboard, all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.119 observed no drainboard located by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide an adequate drainboard or drying rack.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed minor accumulated debris on the plastic area of the meat slicer. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty at the time of the inspection without a allergen awareness certification. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Jul 18, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed no mechanical ventilation in toilet room. Instructed manager to restore mechanical ventilation to toilet room.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Jul 11, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 25-30 small flies throughout facility including in front area, near dish area, and near prep area. Instructed manager to service all problem areas accordingly. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in toilet room. Instructed manager to restore mechanical ventilation to toilet room

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager on site with expired allergen certification. Instructed manager to comply with requirements

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. May 6, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed to go utensils unprotected from possible contamination. Instructed to remove and cover where only handles are exposed or obtain pre pacakaged untensils.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in toilet room. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling tape hanging from ceiling fixture in seating area. Instructed to repar and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jun 12, 2019 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide employee health policy and signatures for review. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit (gloves, face masks, disposable mops, sanitizer) on site. Kit must match policy in place for facility. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5) observed facility not meeting labeling requirements, grab and go items missing allergen requirement (salads, deserts,etc.) made and packaged in facility. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d) 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d) observed facility not meeting labeling requirements, grab and go items missing requirement information weight amount on (salads,desert, etc.) made and packaged in facility. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed ventilation in disrepair in restroom (nonfunctional). Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Jun 11, 2019 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations