MAR 9
2017
PASS 1 violation
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
VICTOR'S PIZZERIA.
Chicago Health Dept
5418 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
11 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2017.
Last inspected Mar 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
45
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 2
2017
FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AND SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING SOAP AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND NO SOAP AND TOWELS IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED SMALL PIZZA OVEN,IN LOWER FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS,NEXT TO POP STORAGE IN PREP AREA,BEHIND LARGE PIZZA OVEN,IN TOILET ROOM UNDER SHELVING UNIT,WATER METER IN DINING AREA ,IN OFFICE/FURNANCE ROOM ALONG WALL BASES OF FURNANCE AND HOT WATER TANK,CAR SEATING.ALSO FRONT DOOR SWEEP BROKEN AND REAR SCREEN DOOR HAS A APPX."1/2" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/2/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PIZZA PREP COOLER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,FOIL FROM UPPER SHELVING UNIT AT STOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND DINING AREA,MICROWAVE,UNUSED FREEZERS AND COOLERS,FRYER CABINET,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,SERVICE COUNTER,FLOOR MIXER,DOUGH MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,OFFICE/FURNANCE ROOM,SERVICE COUNTER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN CEILING FANS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PIZZA OVEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT SERVICE COUNTER,FURNANCE/OFFICE AREA,POT & PAN AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 10
2016
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 26
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PIZZA DOUGH IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINER (GROCERY BAG), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM, WITHOUT DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN/ W COLD RUNNING WATER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR SLICER, MIXER AND CUTTING BOARDS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
OCT 1
2015
PASS 2 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOORS.
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SEP 5
2014
PASS 8 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM STOVE,SIDE OF OVEN,GREASE TRAP LID,RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,HOLE IN INTERIOR WALL IN REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF BROKEN AT STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO UNUSED FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLER,SHELVING UNITS,UNUSED FREEZER,WINDOW SILLS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,MISSING & LOOSE CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION FROM DRAINLINE OF COOLER TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE A HAIR RESTARINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
OCT 25
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE HE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE. ALSO FOOD BULK CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL ON OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OPENING AND GAP AROUND THE PIPE/CONDUIT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
SEP 25
2012
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Storage racks inside coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor inside walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessaqry inside toilet room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
SEP 17
2012
FAIL 5 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served-Cheese and sausage pizza in warmer at 150.0 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation with city of chicago certificate posted. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water at three compartment sink in middle, water coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Storage racks inside coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor inside walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessaqry inside toilet room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
OCT 3
2011
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 27
2011
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND COOLERS, PREP AND STORAGE RACKS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF SEATS/BOOTHS AT DINING AREA.
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 THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.--------MUST INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.-------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES (OR LEVEL) AT PREP AREA, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE OF OFFICE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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