VILLA ROSA PIZZA AND PASTA.

Chicago Health Dept

5345 W DEVON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2015.

Last inspected Jan 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALLED NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN BOTH SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE PIZZA OVEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

COVING NOT INSTALLED ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING COVING.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMMMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING REQUIREMENT HAS NOT BEEN MET BY ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

SEP 23

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF 2DR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR CRACKED CEILING AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT SAME AT CEILING ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN VENTITALITION EXAHUST UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN/REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AT THE EXHAUST HOOD UNIT.

JAN 30

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE 2DR PASTA COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE INNER DOOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. DOOR IS LOOSE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 2DR PASTA COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST USE HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED PREP COOK NOT USING A HAIR RESTRAINT.

JUN 27

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND BULK ITEMS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED A HOLE ON WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 6

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

above violation still remaining.

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NOV 28

2012

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1887536 DATED ON 08/11/11 #38-Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning. THE ABOVE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (12/05/12).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPATULAS IMPROPERLY STORED IN GAP BEHIND PREP TABLE TOP AND WALL. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RACK FOR SPATULAS ALSO MUST REPAIR ALL DAMAGED PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR SINK.

AUG 11

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repair/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, prep tables, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink, rear storage areas, cooking equipment need cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceilings that had gaps, peeling paint shall be repair/sealed, walls that had peeling paint by prep table shall be repair, sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing light shield in reach in cooler shall be provided, light shields need cleaning in kitchen prep area.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning.

NOV 26

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in utility closet not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

NOV 19

2010

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected 9-19-2010, report #250948: #35- Wall behind storage cabinet and prep area not sealed. Instructed to reseal holes and cracks. #35- Coving not properly attached to walls. Instructed to reseal rubber coving. #38- Three compartment sink slow draining water in middle compartment. Instructed to repair to prevent slow drain. #38- Shield not provided between exposed and three compartment sinks. Instructed to install non-absorbent shield between sinks. Serious citation 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after every use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in utility closet not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall in toilet room has peeling paint. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint surface.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair drainline to prevent leak.

JUN 15

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Wooden cutting surface attached to steam table not maintained. Instructed to replace wooden cutting board.

Minor Sanitation

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

Filters and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in utility closet not maintained or cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall behind storage cabinet and prep area not sealed. Instructed to reseal holes and cracks. Coving not properly attached to walls. Instructed to reseal rubber coving.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Three compartment sink slow draining water in middle compartment. Instructed to repair to prevent slow drain. Shield not provided between exposed and three compartment sinks. Instructed to install non-absorbent shield between sinks.

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