FEB 10
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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VAPIANO.
YOUR CALL. 58/100
2573-2581 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 10, 2014 · passed
3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Sep 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED CUSTOMER UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND DIRTY CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BACK OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS WHERE PIPES PASSED THROUGH WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM DAMAGED WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON LOWER PORTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE OFF FROM THE FLOOR.
FEB 32014FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2014
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1198713 DATED 02/25/2013. #38-DRIPPING PIPE ONTO FLOOR OF BASEMENT CAUSING POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR OF BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED PUDDING FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, INGREDIENTS, AND ALLERGENS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED CUSTOMER UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND DIRTY CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BACK OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR WITH DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE IN BACK OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS WHERE PIPES PASSED THROUGH WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM DAMAGED WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON LOWER PORTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED 1 LIGHT BULB MISSING AND 1 LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT NOT PROPERLY SECURED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE OFF FROM THE FLOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS RESTING ON TOP OF ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN SEPERATE CONTAINER.
FEB 252013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST RE-LABEL WORN LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED CEILING IN SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DRIPPING PIPE ONTO FLOOR OF BASEMENT CAUSING POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR OF BASEMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
PILED WOOD IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
JAN 42012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS ASSORTED CHEESES FOUND AT 62.2F, 3 LBS CUT VEGETABLES AT 64.7F, 3 QTS SALAD DRESSING AT 64.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ALL FOODS FOUND IN LINE COOLER THAT WAS UNPLUGGED. MANAGEMENT PLUGGED IN COOLER AND LATER MAINTAINED TEMPERATURE OF 34.7F.
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. WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSERS (2) IN REAR DISH AND PREP WITH BROKEN HANDLES. MUST REPLACE. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLR. DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roof line. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY USED UNDER VENTILATION.
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. ALL UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CRACKED/BROKEN ICE SCOOP FOUND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED.
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SEP 282011FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2011
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER AT FRONT THREE EXPOSED HAND SINKS INSTALLED WITH MIXING VALVES. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. OPEN GAP ON BOTTOM DOOR ON FRONT SIDE EXIT AND OPEN GAP BETWEEN TWO FRONT MAIN DOORS. MUST SEAL ALL AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.
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 INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STORAGE SHELVING.
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. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR. MUST CLEAN. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OR ABOVE.
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. ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS/MATERIAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM REAR PATIO AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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