PANADERIA Y PIZZERIA LA VILLA.

Chicago Health Dept

5050-5054 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2016.

Last inspected Nov 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 10

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR FREEZER WALK-IN COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED EXCESSIVE ICE ON COMPRESSOR, FAN GUARD COVER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIRED/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR BAKERY PREP TABLE, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN REAR BAKERY WALLS (EAST WALL), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.

MAY 17

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED MANY BAKERY ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED OFFERED FOR SALE NOT LABELED, IE CAKES, FLAN, PAN, JELLO, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED, CEILING FANS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES, AND CLEAN DUSTY VENTS. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING REAR BAKERY/REPAINT.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

MAY 13

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THE REAR CONDIMENT COOLER STILL NOT WORKING, BOTTOM 58.7*F WITH THEIR THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER STILL TAGGED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED MANY BAKERY ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED OFFERED FOR SALE NOT LABELED, IE. CAKES, FLAN,PAN,JELLO. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING/MUST LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR WALK-IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE COMPRESSOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS TORN AT THE 3 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLLOWING NOT CLEAN DIPPERWELL, CUTTING BOARDS, #10 CAN OPENER, AND REAR MIXER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FLAT GRILL/DRIP TRAY,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, 3 DOOR MILK COOLER, BULK CONTAINERS, AND STEAM TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED, CEILING FANS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED TILES, AND CLEAN DUSTY VENTS. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR BAKERY/REPAINT.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOODNHANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLE INFO. AT THIS TIME.

MAY 12

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PIZZA CONDIMENT COOLER AT 60*F, NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLER AT THIS TIME, PLANING TO USE IN THE AFTERNOON. COOLER TAGGED DO NOT USE. WHEN REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO CDPH TO RE-INSPECT BEFORE USEING. MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOOD PRODUCT 40*F,OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED MANY BAKERY ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED OFFERED FOR SALE NOT LABELED, IE.CAKES,FLAN, PAN, AND JELLO, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING/ MUST LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR WALK-IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE COMPRESSOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN.OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS TORN AT THE 3 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN DIPPERWELL, CUTTING BOARD, #10 CANOPENER, AND REAR MIXERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FLAT GRILL/DRIP TRAY, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, 3 DOOR MILK COOLER, BULK CONTAINERS AND STEAM TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED, CEILING FANS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED TILES, AND CLEAN DUSTY VENTS. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE REAR BAKERY,/REPAINT.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

AUG 24

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL BUL FOOD (FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND BAKED GOODS CABINETS. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.

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AUG 20

2015

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT WORKING AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT SINK DUE TO BROKEN FAUCET HANDLES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. CURRENTLY MUST WASH HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT SERVING AREAS. FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED ABOUT 15 FEET FROM REAR PREPARARION AREAS.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL BUL FOOD (FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND BAKED GOODS CABINETS. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.

MAR 5

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated in cooler, reach in freezer, must properly dated in cooler, reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving/rack, and display cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under shelving in front storage areas not clean, need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and bathrooms, shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation), in walk in cooler, kitchen areas, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

MAY 20

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 13

2013

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, FROM PEST COMPANY BEING USED, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., PREMISES HAS A NEW PEST CONTROL COMPANY, BUT A OLD PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, MUST UPDATE, MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR, APPROX, 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF PROOFER, AND MIXERS, ALL SURFACES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND MIXER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, AND THROUGHOUT REAR AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST MOVE PIZZA OVEN UNDER EXHAUST HOOD REAR PREP AREA

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT TO ALL FOOD HANDLERS

OCT 18

2010

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST WATERLINE FROM ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND MIXER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF PROOFER IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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