SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

VITO & ANGELO PIZZERIA INC..

BEAT. 34/100

3644 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 1, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED DICED CHICKEN,1LB. CANADIAN BACON,1LB. PINE APPLES,3LBS. SLICED ONIONS,2LBS. COOKED SHRIMP,2LBS. ITALIAN BEEF,4LBS. COOKED BEEF SAUSAGE,3LBS. BACON BITS,2LBS. OLIVES,1LB. SLICED JALAPENO PEPPERS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.21LBS. $50.50.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WALK ON COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2241022 12/4/18 NOT CORRECTED #58- OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

DEC 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR CHEESE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.

OCT 31
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND /OR USED BY DATE.

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR HALLWAY REAR AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE UPRIGHT CHEESE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. STEAM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SOFT DRINKS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 25
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

STILL NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARES AND SERVED (PIZZA, SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

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

NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND A LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

JUL 12
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASES CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE FLOOR AND SPLASHED ON THE WALL BEHIND THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NOTED NO TEST STRIP ON PREMISES TO PROPERLY TEST CHEMICAL STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (FINAL RINSE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

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

NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND A LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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JUL 30
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT THE UPRIGHT CHEESE COOLER AND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 12
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FURNACE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL HOLE AND TO MAINTAIN.

OCT 29
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,

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

MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREAS, REMOVE ALL DEBRI, AND CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

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

MUST SEAL HOLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, ALONG WALL AND CEILING AREAS

MAY 25
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED,SERVED.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS MAKING PIZZAS,HOLDING BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT DURING THIS INSPECTION.

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOUND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT LABELED,DATED.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. FOUND LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

OCT 29
2010
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 27
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO DUMPSTER CONTAINER OUTSIDE.NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO PROOF OF REGISTRATION FOR SANITATION CLASS,NOR CERTIFICATE FOUND ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.INSTD. OWNER TO PROVIDE BY LICENSE REINSPECTION, NO FOOD ON FACILITY,NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO VENT IN TOILET AND FILTERS ON HOOD NEEDS REPAIR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSABL ARTICLES IN N.W SECTION OF BASEMENT,OR ORGANISE. N.E SECTION BASEMENT BELONGS TO LANDLORD.

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