MAR 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DI VITA'S RESTAURANT & PIZZA.
BEAT. 48/100
3753 W BELMONT AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 30, 2023 · passed with conditions
Failed an inspection 4 years ago. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
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)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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 62022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 292021FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 29
2021
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 162020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR.
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 252018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 25
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
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.
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.
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 182017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
APR 272016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 142015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 82014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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,
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 182013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SIDE OF THE OVEN.
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.
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 172012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO PREP COOLER DOORS IN THE KITCHEN.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK AT BAR AREA.
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 62011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 52011PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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