SEP 12
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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VILLAGE PIZZA.
BEAT. 38/100
2356 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 12, 2019 · passed
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CAN INSIDE WASHROOM AND MUST MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT SITTING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 272019FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 27
2019
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. SAUSAGES AT 58.6F, MOZARELLA CHEESE 56.7F AND MARINATE SAUCE 56.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 17LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $31.00.MUST MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 42.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.COS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SEE VIOLATION #60
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
SEE VIOLATION #60
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CAN INSIDE WASHROOM AND MUST MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT SITTING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/17/19 INSPECTION #2289074 #37 MUST PROPERLY LABEL FLOUR CONTAINER STORED IN FONT PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN. #41 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #55 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #58 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS MASK, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FLOUR CONTAINER STORED IN FONT PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CELAN AND SANITIZE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUL 102017PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 10
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE GASKETS ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER THAT IS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY BLUE MASKING TAPE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED TWO DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, 3 TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DEAD ROACHES, AND ONE DEAD ROACH UNDER A FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT. NO LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS, AND REMOVE OLD TRAPS & REPLACE WITH NEW TRAPS. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A LARGE CIRCULAR HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND WATER DAMANGED CEILING TILES TO THE RIGHT OF THE PIZZA OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ABOVE MENTIONED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND DEAD BUGS IN THE LIGHT SHIELS ON THE FIXTURE IN THE BASEMENT. THE LIGHT SHIELDS WERE ALSO MISSING END CAPS. MUST REMOVE DEAD BUGS FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND INSTALL END CAPS TO THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
OCT 212016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Wood pizza trays in poor repair ,broken around the edge and porous material. Need to replace them.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Spider webs on wall under the three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain
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OCT 142016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 14
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Grease and debris on top the waste oil container, also food and debris on ground. Instructed to clean and maintain waste oil container and ground serious violation:7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Wood pizza trays in poor repair ,broken around the edge and porous material. Need to replace them.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Spider webs on wall under the three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain
JAN 52015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 122014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 12
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
AUG 252014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 25
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR CEILING LEAK NEAR REAR DOOR. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 242013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 24
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Front counter not properly maintained. Instructed to install swing door or fully enclose counter to prevent customer entry to prep area.
SEP 122013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Outside grease box maintained or rodent/insect proof. Observed greaser box with waste grease encrusted on top and along sides and ground. Instructed to detail clean grease box to prevent rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left side-cloudy with food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Front counter not properly maintained. Instructed to install swing door or fully enclose counter to prevent customer entry to prep area.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation and light covers throught out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Cold water handle at second prep area(rear) not maintained. Instructed to repair to supply cold running water.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provided proper hair restraints for all food handlers.
FEB 12012PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2012
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AND THE LARGE MIXER HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN,UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
APR 112011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE REAR KITCHEN AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA
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