JAN 21
2022
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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VICTORY ITALIAN.
BEAT. 18/100
434 W ONTARIO ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 21, 2022 · failed
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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 212022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 192022FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2022
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 42020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST ADD A CONSUMER ADVISORY TO UNDER COOKED FOOD ON THE MENU. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTE WATER LINES RUNNING ABOVE BASEMENT SERVICE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
SMALL DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED, INSTRUCTED AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.
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.
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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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MAR 202018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 132018FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2018
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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.
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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