Chicago
18
BEAT

Victory Italian

434 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Failed most recent inspection — employee hygiene found

Inspections
7
2 passed
Last Inspected
2022-01-21
Pass Rate
29%
3 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2022, 2022, 2018)
Most recent inspection (2022-01-21) was a failure
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 14×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
2022-01-21 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS MAINTAINING THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 45.6F IN MEN'S ROOM AND 44.9F IN WOMEN'S. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF SALAD PREP COOLER AND HOT LINE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA HARD TO TURN AND SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2546640 DATED 1/19/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

2022-01-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF SALAD PREP COOLER AND HOT LINE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA HARD TO TURN AND SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2022-01-19 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS MAINTAINING THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 45.6F IN MEN'S ROOM AND 44.9F IN WOMEN'S. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY...

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED TRAY OF CLAMS ON SITE WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF CLAMS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $36. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS IN 1 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT END OF PREP LINE MAINTAINING THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: MEATBALLS AT 57.1F AND CHICKEN AT 53.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF PRODUCT VA...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF SALAD PREP COOLER AND HOT LINE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA HARD TO TURN AND SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2020-02-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA: MEATBALLS IN RED SAUCE AT 57.3F, MEAT SAUCE AT 49.1F., AND CLAM SAUCE AT 50...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS SUCH AS VARIOUS MEAT SAUCES MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 46.5F. TAGGED MACHINE AND INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT IT MAINTAI...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

2019-03-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST ADD A CONSUMER ADVISORY TO UNDER COOKED FOOD ON THE MENU. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE WATER LINES RUNNING ABOVE BASEMENT SERVICE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

SMALL DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED, INSTRUCTED AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER, DARK SECTIONS BY THE COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

2018-03-20 Pass License Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE MAIN BAR WITH CEILING UNSMOOTH, COARSE WOOD TEXTURE. MUST PAINT/SEAL THE CEILING IN THIS AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CEILING IN KITCHEN WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF CONDUIT LINES AND PIPES CROSSING OVER THE P...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED LIGHTS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND NEAR ICE MACHINE TO BE UNSHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THESE AREAS. OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT WALK IN CO...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-03-13 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT BAR WITH NO HANDWASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT BAR TO ALLOW FOR SANITARY HANDLING OF DISHES AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-03...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE ON PREMISES, NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED THAT A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, SHOWING CURRENT SERVICE (WITHIN LAST 12 MONTHS). OBSERVED APPR...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON PREMISES, OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVIDE CONTRACT SHOWING SERVICE AGREEMENT AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTRACT FOR GARBAGE REMOVAL AT THIS LOCATION, OR LABELED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATIO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED LIGHTS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND NEAR ICE MACHINE TO BE UNSHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THESE AREAS. OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT WALK IN CO...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM RPZ VALVE AT DISHROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED BASEMENT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

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