AUG 8
2025
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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VILLANELLE.
EAT. 100/100
2500 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 8, 2025 · passed
Passed all 7 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR IN LEFT CORNER,PATIO DOORS IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON TOPSIDE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES & INTERIOR OF FRYERS,INTERIOR OF STOVE,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE NOR ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP AROUND CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE,SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN BEVERAGE AREA,CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ADDITIONAL FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 82023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 8
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NOV 52020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 5
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Standing water noted under ice maker, instructed to eliminate to prevent insects breeding.
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MAR 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 162017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 16
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DRIED FOAM FROM EXPANSIVE GLUE AROUND THE REFRIGERATION LINE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE THE FOOD STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO USE A NON-EXPANSIVE GLUE OR SEALANT TO PREVENT FOAM FROM CHIPPING OFF INTO THE FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE RACK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DISHROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE/LATCHES FOR ALL 4 BATHROOMS ON PREMISES.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →