Chicago
54
YOUR CALL

LA Villa

3632-3640 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
54/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
22
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-27
Pass Rate
68%
4 failures
Score
54/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-08-27
Failed 4 inspections (2023, 2017, 2015...)
Sanitation issues found across 58 inspections
Other issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 58×
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Other critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity minor
2025-08-27 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINGAGE AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: BANQUET ROOM BAR, BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDSINK, AND VILLA STRADA SIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TALL FREEZER AT END OF THE COOK LINE WITH BROKEN GASKET ON INSIDE OF DOOR AND BUILD UP OF ICE AT REAR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED STEADY LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN OUTDOOR GARBAGE CORRAL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE INSIDE FRYER CABINET ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2025-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE MISSING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PASTA, COOKED PROTEINS) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH C...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE INFORMING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PROVIDED AT THE BASEMENT AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR GREASE TRAP). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TCS FOOD (LASAGNA) IN THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA COOLING WHILE COVERED WITH FOOD CONTAINER LID. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED.

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS USED AS SCOOPS IN BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BOTH THE MAIN FLOOR AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE CUPS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SC...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE RACK USED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NEAR THE DISH MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF...

2024-08-16 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR NEAR THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUHGOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

2023-02-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-02-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA NEXT TO THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE HAND WASHING SINK IS BLOCKED BY TABLES STACKED ON THE FLOOR ON THE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED PORK RIBS AT 49F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SAUSAGE AT 45F INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAI...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED RIBS AND COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE) HELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MORE THAN 24 HOURS STORED PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS WITH THE USE BY DATE AND DISC...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD ...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE CARRYOUT STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2022-07-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME DIRT ON FLOORS IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-05-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
7
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLD UNIT AT TO-GO PREP AREA (ROAST BEEF 47.1F, CHICKEN 46.5F, STEAK 48.1F). INSTRUCTED OWNER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS, $170 WORTH OF PRODUCTS.PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND COLD HOLD UNITS AT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND DISCOLORED SURFACE ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGOUT FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EFFECTIVE CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINING FOR STORAGE OF OIL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NONABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED RECEPTABLES WITHOUT COVERS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN MAIN DINING AREA AND UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS IN BASEMENT AND DELIVERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE DIM AND ONE MISSING LIGHTBULB IN REAR PREP AREA HOOD AND EXTREMELY DIM LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

2019-12-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT BY NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD TO BE GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOT LIE HOOD.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED TO FRAME OF THE SHIELDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED

minor Other

59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

2017-05-18 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2017-03-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-03-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING THE DISHES IN THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. FINAL RINSE OF CHLORINE SANITIZER READING IS AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FINAL RINSE FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER SHOULD BE AT 100PPM . INSTRUC...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND SMALL ICE MAKER UPPER INTERIOR PANEL WITH BROWNISH,ORANGE WET MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PLASTIC LID, PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM, AND ON ALL SURFACES. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE . SERIOUS VIOLATION...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDLOUS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Food Temperature

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE 2 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE DRIVER'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM SINK IN THE BASEMENT,( CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE, GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND OVEN(WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL GAP AROUND PIPE THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. CLEAN HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS DURING INSPECTION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES,ETC MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2016-08-05 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

Found standing water leaking from walk-in # 16. Must repair, and detail clean mold accumulation on edge of machine where water is pooling. Must maintain. Found deep groves and/or heavy staines in several cutting boards throughout kitchen. Instructed ...

minor Sanitation

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

Found small amount of orange mold-like substance in upper interior of one of the ice machines. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found debris and dirt build up on floors of walk-in # 14. Found build up on drain cover from this walk-in. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found space between wall and utility sink where grout has worn. Instructed to clean and seal.

2016-06-23 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
4
minor Sanitation

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

Found standing water leaking from walk-in # 16. Must repair, and detail clean mold accumulation on edge of machine where water is pooling. Must maintain. Found deep groves and/or heavy staines in several cutting boards throughout kitchen. Instructed ...

minor Sanitation

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

Found small amount of orange mold-like substance in upper interior of one of the ice machines. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found debris and dirt build up on floors of walk-in # 14. Found build up on drain cover from this walk-in. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found space between wall and utility sink where grout has worn. Instructed to clean and seal.

2016-06-03 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found prepackaged items (salads and deserts for carry out) without proper label. Instructed to label all prepackaged foods with the following information: Name of business, address, list of ingredients and date.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Found several items such as plates, bowls, pot, pans and to go containers improperly stored. Must invert all ready to use items to prevent contamination. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found standing water leaking from walk-in # 16. Must repair, and detail clean mold accumulation on edge of machine where water is pooling. Must maintain. Found deep groves and/or heavy staines in several cutting boards throughout kitchen. Instruct...

minor Sanitation

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

Found small amount of orange mold-like substance in upper interior of one of the ice machines. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found debris and dirt build up on floors of walk-in # 14. Found build up on drain cover from this walk-in. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found space between wall and utility sink where grout has worn. Instructed to clean and seal.

2015-05-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-04-27 Fail Complaint
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WATER/ICE CONTACTED SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR OF ICE ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS METHOD OF REPAIR FOR POTS AND PANS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER PREP EQUIPMENT OR PLASTIC WRAP ON LEGS OF EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BULK SPICE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT THE LARGE DISH MACHINE WITH MISSING TILE. MUST REPLACE. WALL CAULKING AT THE MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK CHIPPING/PEELING. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

2015-01-16 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES AND SPATULAS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSIDE LEFT DOOR OF COOKS LINE COOLER # 5 DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/SEAL/REPLACE. EXTERIOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS REPAIR METHOD. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN ABLE MATERIAL...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS REPAIR FOR THE WALL AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA OR STORE PIZZA DELIVERY BOXES IN THE EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2014-07-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FOR POTS AND PAN IN DISH WASHING AREA (ACROSS DISH MACHINE), STORAGE RACKS INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASE...

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS BY DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

2013-12-24 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

CANOPY OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

2013-09-10 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET AROUND COLD HOLD UNIT DOORS HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

2013-03-11 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-02-28 Fail License
CRITICAL 13
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND (3) BARS.

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED FAUCET NECK NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NOTED UNFINISHED MEN/WOMEN TOILET ROOM (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) IN PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO FINISHED.

minor Sanitation

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

RACK OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR, HAVE BUILD OF GRIME AND RUST. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE MEAT/PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER FRONT HOT HOLD UNIT IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD UP TRASH AND GREASE . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW BRICK WALL AROUND PATIO DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP (REAR BY EXIT DOOR) NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPAINT OR INSTALL METAL OR FRP SHEET FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD OVER FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON PREMISE. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKER. SELF CLOSING DEVISE, ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, IS BROKEN. MU...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN WALK IN COOLER/BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

100
LA Villa
100
Dunkin Donuts
69
Tasssili
68
Bally Total Fitness Corporation
47
Barca

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