VICTORY ITALIAN.

Chicago Health Dept

434 W ONTARIO ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jan 2022).

7 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jan 2022.

Last inspected Jan 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 21

2022

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

JAN 21

2022

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

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.

JAN 19

2022

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

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

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 VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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 VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $230. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FEB 4

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

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 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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 MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

MAR 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

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

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MAR 20

2018

PASS 3 violations

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 PREP SPACE (NONE APPEAR TO BE WASTEWATER PIPES), AS WELL AS COARSE WOOD TEXTURE ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND ELIMINATES HARD TO CLEAN AREAS AROUND THE CONDUITS AND PIPES.

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 COOLER. MUST REPLACE BULB.

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.

MAR 13

2018

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

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: 7-38-030

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 APPROX. 30 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER AND APPROX. 10 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELF IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ANY PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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 VIOLATION: 7-38-20

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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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