VILLA ROSA PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

5786 S ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

9 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Apr 2020.

Last inspected Apr 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
45
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN SALAD PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

PREMISES LABELING READY TO EAT FOODS (PASTA, PASTA SAUCE, ETC) WITH DATE OF PREPARATION ONLY. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS), WITH PREPARATION DATE COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Chemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION BOTTLE STORED NEXT TO PIZZA BOXES. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS AT INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

AUG 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. (INCLUDING HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS). INSTD TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS (MARINARA SAUCE, COOKED CHICKEN, PASTA, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY (HAMBURGERS COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR BEAR RESTRAINT

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

JUN 8
2018
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD STORAGE, DOUGH FOUND IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR ZIP/LOC BAGGIES.

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

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER, AND REAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED FRONT STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING/REPAINTING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL. ALSO REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND CLEAN REAR PREP LIGHT SHIELDS.

MAY 19
2017
PASS 4 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.

Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

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

LIGHT OUT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

MAR 31
2016
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NEEDED IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 28
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY 3 TIER CART BOTTOM SHELF, IN REAR DISH AREA, AND FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. OBSERVED FOIL ON STORAGE SHELF ABOVE 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.

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

WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 17
2014
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

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

FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS.

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOLERS AND CAN OPENER.

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

FOUND FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND LEAKS AT THE ELBOW AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.

JUN 9
2014
FAIL 6 violations
Serious Facility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1375497, DATED 11/18/13 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES IN PIZZA PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT LINES. 38-NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT WAIT STATION/SALAD STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

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

FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS.

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOLERS AND CAN OPENER.

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

FOUND FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND LEAKS AT THE ELBOW AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.

NOV 18
2013
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTD TO RE GROUT LINES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT WAIT STATION/SALAD STATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

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