DEC 22
2020
PASS · 0 violations
Nu Vinni's
Chicago Health Dept
4655 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2020.
10 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Dec 2020.
Last inspected Dec 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
45
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2020
Inspection history
DEC 15
2020
FAIL 16 violations 4 CRITICAL
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
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
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
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
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.
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 VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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.
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.
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 DRAINS AND DOESN'T LEAK FROM THE GREASE TRAP FOR PROPER DISH WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE CEILING IN FRONT OF THE WINDOW IN THE PREP AREA DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 3
2019
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 22
2019
FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.
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 INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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 VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB LEAKING AT THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE VIOLATION #60
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
JAN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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 REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 4 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 31
2018
PASS · 0 violations
APR 13
2018
PASS 1 violation
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.
APR 6
2018
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
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; on the floors under 3 compartment sink; and on the floors around the water heater. Observed approximately 30 live ants on the floor under 3 compartment sink, next to the water heater. Must remove all ants and mice droppings. Must detail clean and sanitize all affected areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Advised to contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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 reach in cooler. Must maintain same.
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 maintain same. Observe excessive debris and/or on floors in the following areas: front of prep/benches where employees store person items; on floor in front of prep near cashier area; floors under hot holding unit near cashier; and on employee restroom floors. Must detail clean these areas. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floors to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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.
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.
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 clutter to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
FEB 16
2018
PASS · 0 violations
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