DI VITA'S RESTAURANT & PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

3753 W BELMONT AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

14 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2023.

Last inspected Mar 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 30

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

JAN 6

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE STORAGE RACK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OLD STOVE, EXPRESSO MACHINE, PIZZA SLICE WARMER, ICE MACHINE ETC UNUSED IN BASEMENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON CEILING NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 29

2021

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE REAR HADWASHING SINK AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO DISPLAY HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE , CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 16, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS THAT ARE SOLD RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS STEAKS WITH NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER DISCLOSURE AND FOOT NOTES ON ALL VERSIONS OF MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 25, 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BACK WALL OF BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES, AND MAINTAIN A FACILTITY FREE OF PEST CONTROL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 38 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 48, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH OF THE WOMEN TOILETROOMS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WOMEN TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OLD STOVE, EXPRESSO MACHINE, PIZZA SLICE WARMER, ICE MACHINE ETC UNUSED IN BASEMENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

OCT 16

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE WOODEN 2 X 4'S AS LEG EXTENSIONS FOR THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.----PLASTIC SHELVING OF INSIDE DOOR OF THE TALL-REACH-IN FREEZER REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH MISSING/DAMAGED TILES WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MAY 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS LABELED WITHOUT SELL BY DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

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MAY 25

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND THE REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE FROST DEBRIS BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHEN NO FOOD IS BEING PREPARED UNDERNEATH FIXTURES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SURFACE BELOW ONCE THE FIXTURES ARE CLEANED.

MAY 18

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED 1 BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP AREA COOKLINE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BEHIND FRONT COUNTER) FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

APR 27

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE SIDE FILTER ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT PIPE IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND THE ICE BOX FREEZER.

DEC 14

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR ICE MACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CEILING LIGHT BULBS WITH NO END CAP COVERS ABOVE PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR SAID LIGHT COVERS.

AUG 8

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND RESEAL CHIPPING RAW WOOD SURFACES AT COUNTER AREA BY EXPOSED HAND SINK,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FAUCETS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA AND IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM BY KITCHEN, MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER COMING FROM THE SAME FAUCET,

OCT 18

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SIDE OF THE OVEN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ALL CANNED FOODS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM THE WALLS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 17

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO PREP COOLER DOORS IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE BUILD-UP, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRYERS, CAN OPENER, MICROWAVE OVEN, FREEZERS, SHELVES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND CABINETS AT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS AND BASEMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK AT BAR AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR DRIED STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

DEC 6

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE DRIED FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; SLICER, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER, FRONT SERVING AREA REACH IN COOLER AND CABINETS, BOX FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN CLOSETS AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR/SEAL WALLS INSIDE LIQUOR SMALL CLOSET AND CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MAY 5

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE BUSINESS WAS OPEN/OPERATING/PREPARING FOOD. 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. LIDS OF BOTH BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN FOOD PREP OR INSIDE TALL, BLUE REACH-IN COOLER. CHIPPING WOOD AND PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING AND WOOD SPLASH GUARD AT PIZZA DOUGH ROLLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR UNUSED KITCHEN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL ITEMS STORED IN HALLWAY STAIRWELL (FRONT) TO BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. CHIPPING PLASTER ON WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES DO NOT SHUT OFF IN MENS WASHROOM AND COLD HANDLE DOES NOT SHUT OFF AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED UPON ARRIVAL TO ESTABLISHMENT MAN STANDING IN OPEN DOORWAY OF REAR ENTRANC/EXIT OF RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SMOKING A CIGARETTE. HEARING NOTICE ISSUED 7-32-015.

Minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

No conspicuously posted "No Smoking" signs at front entrance or rear employee/kitchen entrance as required by 7-32-020b. Hearing notice issued. Must post and maintain said signs.

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