Chicago
31
BEAT

Nu Vinni'S

4655 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60653 · Bronzeville · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
31/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
5 passed
Last Inspected
2020-12-22
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
31/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2020-12-22)
Failed 3 inspections (2020, 2019, 2018)
Sanitation issues found across 16 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 16×
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
Chemical Safety minor
2020-12-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-12-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICs IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PREPARATION AND SERVING OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO RECENT SERVICE REPORT FOR PEST CONTROL IN THE LOG BOOK. THE LAST SERVICE REPORT FOUND WAS FOR 02/2019. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECENT SERVICE REPORT AND MAINTAIN AN UPDATED LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING UTENSILS AND DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATI...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE SIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. IT LEAKS FROM THE PIPE AND THE HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WHEN WATER IS RAN INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE SIDE COMPARTMENTS, DON'T DRAIN AND OVERFLOW FROM THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLY ...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO THE TRASH RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE CEILING IN FRONT OF THE WINDOW IN THE PREP AREA DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-12-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-11-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL ...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING UTENSILS AND DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB LEAKING AT THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED FROM DECEMBER 13, 2018 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #57 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL ...

2019-01-10 Pass w/ Conditions Consultation
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION R...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-12-13 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA FOR POPCORN. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL HANDSINK IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS OF FACILITY WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT 50 OR MORE DROPPING IN CLOSET AREA WHERE POPCORN WAS STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AREAS WITH RODENT DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION R...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-10-31 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2018-04-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must obtain metal stem thermometer to adequately determine internal food temperature of potentially hazardous foods. Must maintain same.

2018-04-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed approximately 100 mice droppings in the following areas: on the floors around 2 door cooler in the corner near the entrance to the prep area; in the cabinet in front prep area behind cashier station; on the floor of the employee restroom; o...

minor Chemical Safety

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

Observed potentially hazardous foods improperly stored in re-used, round, plastic containers in top of reach in prep cooler. Instructed to obtain food grade (square or rectangle) prep containers to properly store potentially hazardous foods in top of...

minor Food Temperature

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

Observed excessive grease build up on floors in the following areas: on floors under 2 fryers in the corner of kitchen; on floors behind pizza ovens; and on outside of grease trap under 3 compartment sink. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintai...

minor Pest Activity

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

Observe missing baseboard tile and hole in corner of middle wall of kitchen. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must obtain metal stem thermometer to adequately determine internal food temperature of potentially hazardous foods. Must maintain same.

minor Pest Activity

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

Observed items stored directly on floor throughout kitchen and employee storage area. Observed excessive clutter in employee area on tables and benches, and in shelves and in cabinet near cashier area. Must detail clean these areas, and organize all ...

2018-02-16 Pass License

No violations found.

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