Chicago
18
BEAT

Vera'S

4403 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624 · West Garfield Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
18/100

Failed most recent inspection — pest activity found

Inspections
10
1 passed
Last Inspected
2013-02-27
Pass Rate
10%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 8 inspections (2013, 2012, 2012...)
Most recent inspection (2013-02-27) was a failure
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 14×
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
2013-02-27 Fail Complaint

No violations found.

2012-05-23 Fail Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2012-05-16 Fail Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2012-03-29 Fail Complaint

No violations found.

2011-04-20 Fail Short Form Complaint
3
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF VIOLATION CORRECTED AS DESCRIBED IN COMMENTS.

minor Sanitation

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

UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF VIOLATION CORRECTED AS DESCRIBED BELOW IN COMMENTS.

minor Sanitation

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

UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF VIOLATION CORRECTED AS DESCRIBED BELOW IN COMMENTS.

2010-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
3
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ON SITE WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED ,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS ...

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. MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

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.MUST CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL BASES IN REAR & AT ENTRY DOOR TO PREP AREA.

2010-04-23 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-04-22 Fail License Re-Inspection
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

Inspector Comments: 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 ven...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK & MOP SINK,SINK STOPPERS.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL EQUIPMENT,HOOD,PIPES.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN & GROUT FLOORS.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS.SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WINDOW SILLS,FRAME AT FRONT DOOR.PROVIDE SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR &MAKE SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of C...

2010-04-20 Fail License
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.AIR TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 44.2F.

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.

critical Pest Activity

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.FOUND ...

minor Sanitation

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.

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.PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK & MOP SINK,SINK STOPPERS.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS,CH...

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.ALL EQUIPMENT,HOOD,PIPES.

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.CLEAN & GROUT FLOORS.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR.

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.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS.SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WINDOW SILLS,FRAME AT FRONT DOOR.PROVIDE SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR &MAKE SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ARE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

minor Sanitation

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.REAR PORCH & YARD.

2010-04-14 Fail License

No violations found.

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