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VILLA PALERMO PIZZA

2154 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

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Out of Business
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0
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626658

Location recorded for this inspection · VILLA PALERMO PIZZA · 2154 W DEVON AVE

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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

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Canvass
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Source risk category
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Inspection ID
2303788

Location recorded for this inspection · VILLA PALERMO PIZZA · 2154 W DEVON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
25
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222252

Location recorded for this inspection · VILLA PALERMO PIZZA · 2154 W DEVON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED OR AVAILABLE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2)(A) THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. SAUSAGE AT 53.8F AND 65.8F, PEPPERONI AT 69.8F, COOKED SPINACH AT 68.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 25LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (A-B) ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH PRODUCT NAME. PREPARATION AND EXPIRATION DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11(A) NO POSTED CONSUMER ADVISORY OR PRINTED ON MENU. NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR BURGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 PIZZA PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F. COOLER FOUND AT 71.2F WITH FOOD SUCH AS SAUSAGE AT 65.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112 MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOFED. TORN MESH SCREEN WITH LARGE OPEN GAPS. ALSO REAR DOOR AND FRONT DOOR NOTED PROPPED OPEN. DOORS MUST BE CLOSED. REAR SCREEN DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED WITH NO TORN MESH, OPEN HOLES OR GAPS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 ALL PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-4.12(E) SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE FOOD.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (B)(2) ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED COVERED OR INVERTED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE BOX FREEZER AND COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(E) MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BOX FREEZER. FOOD CONTACT CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(E) RUSTY METAL WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PAINT ON INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL AND REMOVE RUST.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 RAW WOODEN WALL MOUNT FOR THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) EXTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE GAS STOVES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.---- INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 LEAK INTO BUCKETS UNDER TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND SUPPORTED BY SODA CRATES AND BRICK. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR SINK AND REMOVE BRICK AND PLASTIC CRATES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYMENT OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104426

Location recorded for this inspection · VILLA PALERMO PIZZA · 2154 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL PAPER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE AROUND THE COOKING STOVE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK...NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2103005

Location recorded for this inspection · VILLA PALERMO PIZZA · 2154 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 8 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER AND ALONG WALL BY THE SODA DISPENSER UNIT. ALSO NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES ALONG WALL BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL PAPER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE AROUND THE COOKING STOVE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK...NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098427

Location recorded for this inspection · VILLA PALERMO PIZZA · 2154 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL PAPER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE AROUND THE COOKING STOVE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK...NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009279

Location recorded for this inspection · VILLA PALERMO PIZZA · 2154 W DEVON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDE DOWN TO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER BY THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING HANDLE OF WATER FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970785

Location recorded for this inspection · VILLA PALERMO PIZZA · 2154 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR OF 2ND WALK IN COOLER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WITH FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE OF FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966837

Location recorded for this inspection · VILLA PALERMO PIZZA · 2154 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED ACCROSS FROM PIZZA OVEN AT 51.0F AMBIENT AIR. THE COOLER CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING SHRIMP, BEEF, AND PORK. CRITICAL VIOALTION 7-38-005 (A)COOLER WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F: 2LBS OF SHRIMP VALUED AT $8 AT 51.7F, 3 LBS OF CANADIAN BACON VLAUED AT $8 AT 51.3F, OBSERVED 3 LBS OF GROUND BEEF VALUED AT $10 AT 51.9, OBSERVED 4 LBS COOKED SPINACH AT 50.2 VALUED AT $5. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REINSPECTION REPORT # 1770976 DATED 5/24/16. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS WERE DUE BY 8/17/16 # 32 OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER RACKS AND REACH IN COOLER SHELVES WITH RUST AND PEELING/CHIPPING PAINT, OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS ON ALL REFIGERATORS, OBSERVED HANDLE ON REACH IN COOLER ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR DOOR HANDLE, OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR DOOR HANDLE. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELF BELOW HOT HOLDING UNIT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED: INTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES OF FRYERS, STOVE TOPS AND SIDES OF STOVES, RACKS WITHIN ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALL GASKETS NEED TO BE CLEANED, INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER ACROSS FROM 3 COMP SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND ALL DARK GOOVES MUST BE REMOVED. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF PIZZA DOUGH MAKER LOCATED NEAR PIZZA OVEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR OF 2ND WALK IN COOLER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WITH FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE OF FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN NEAR CHEST FREEZER ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS. OBSERVED CILING VENT IN WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL HOODS AND VENTS WITH GREASE ACCUMULAITON. DEGREASE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931485

Location recorded for this inspection · VILLA PALERMO PIZZA · 2154 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER RACKS AND REACH IN COOLER SHELVES WITH RUST AND PEELING/ CHIPPING PAINT. COOLERS NEXT TO STOVE AND ACCROSS FROM STOVE. REPAINT ALL RACKS AND MAINTAIN IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED HANDLE ON REACH IN COOLER NEXT ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR DOOR HANDLE. OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE TO WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELF BELOW HOT HOLDING UNIT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770967

Location recorded for this inspection · VILLA PALERMO PIZZA · 2154 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR PIZZA OVEN CONTAINING POTENITALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 51.4F. REPAIR MAN WAS CALLED AND UNIT WAS FIXED DURING INSPECTION TO 37.8F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENITALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING: 6LBS OF SAUSAGE VALUED AT $20 AT 51.4F, 3LBS OF PEPPERONI VALUED AT $5 AT 59.0F, 1LB OF BACON VALUED AT $5 AT 54.3F, 1LB OF COOKED BROCCOLI VALUED AT $2 AT 57.4F, 3LBS OF COOKED SPINACH VALUED AT $3 AT 56.8F, 1LB OF CUT PINAPPLE VALUED AT $2 AT 58.2F, 1LB OF SHRIMP VALUED AT $5 AT 57.3F, 1/2 LB OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $1 AT 56.5F, 2 LBS OF BACON VALUED AT $3 AT 57.3F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION O7-38-005 (A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPING IN BASEMENT CONTAINING ICE MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSING UNIT. MUST CLEAN UP ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUCT CLEAN UP ALL DEAD ROACHES AND ELIMINATE ANY LIVE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER RACKS AND REACH IN COOLER SHELVES WITH RUST AND PEELING/ CHIPPING PAINT. COOLERS NEXT TO STOVE AND ACCROSS FROM STOVE. REPAINT ALL RACKS AND MAINTAIN IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED HANDLE ON REACH IN COOLER NEXT ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR DOOR HANDLE. OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE TO WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELF BELOW HOT HOLDING UNIT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL SHELVES TO ALL REACH IN COOLERS ARE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN 1ST WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT CASH REGISTER AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND SODA POP MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN IN CORNERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS BEHIND SODA AREA. CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MAINTIAN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND SANITIRY CONDITION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND SODA DISPENSING AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL THERMOMETERS NEED EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS THAT CAN BE CHECKED OFTEN TO INSURE COOLERS ARE AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ALL OVER PIZZA COUNTERS. CLEAN ALL DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS AND USE SANITIZER TO STORE CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506743

Location recorded for this inspection · VILLA PALERMO PIZZA · 2154 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in bsmt storage area front storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floor by pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood in rear kitchen area, and by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506739

Location recorded for this inspection · VILLA PALERMO PIZZA · 2154 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60659

206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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