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LUCKY VITO'S PIZZERIA

1948 N KIMBALL AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LUCKY VITO'S PIZZERIA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572515

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCKY VITO'S PIZZERIA · 1948 N KIMBALL AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546687

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCKY VITO'S PIZZERIA · 1948 N KIMBALL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA AND CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING REQUIRED PER OSHA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE REQUIRING ALL CUSTOMERS TO WEAR A MASK REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT FRONT ENTRANCE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546332

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCKY VITO'S PIZZERIA · 1948 N KIMBALL AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET IN THE SALAD PREP COOLER.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2367126

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCKY VITO'S PIZZERIA · 1948 N KIMBALL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 47.7F INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2# OF FOOD WORTH $4. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.5F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW PORK RIBS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TAKE OUT CONTAINERS AND LIDS NOT STORED INVERTED TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TAKE OUT CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND FREEZER.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF BOTH GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300864

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCKY VITO'S PIZZERIA · 1948 N KIMBALL AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300379

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCKY VITO'S PIZZERIA · 1948 N KIMBALL AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2LBS. SLICED SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 127.4F-129.2F.INSIDE OF TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.2LBS.$4.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX.3LBS. COLE SLAW 53.6F,3/4LBS. CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE 50.1F,.5LBS.CUT LETTUCE 51.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.APPX.6LBS.$7.75.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 1.5LBS. COOKED SPINACH LASAGNA,2.5LBS.COOKED MEAT LASAGNA,.5LB. COOKED RIB TIPS,1.5LBS. COOKED ITALIAN BEEF,2LBS. COOKED MEAT BALLS,3LBS. COOKED QUARTED CHICKEN,10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.21LBS.$59.25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 109.7F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 70 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF,IN CORNER NEAR REAR DOOR AND UNDER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/27/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BEHIND FLOOR MIXER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2222731 9/21/18 NOT CORRECTED #49-DETAIL CLEAN POTATOE CUTTER AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.#57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.#58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222731

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCKY VITO'S PIZZERIA · 1948 N KIMBALL 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(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11(A) REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE POTATO CUTTER AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2065008

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCKY VITO'S PIZZERIA · 1948 N KIMBALL AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS, BURGERS, PASTAS SOUPS ETC INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632421

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCKY VITO'S PIZZERIA · 1948 N KIMBALL AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: STILL NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PIZZA,CHICKEN, SALAD, SOUPS ETC). STILL INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT AL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND MAINTAIN WITH DUST AND DIRT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD OF COOKING STOVE. MUST ALSO CLEAN FAN ON WALL TO THE EXTERIOR.

  • 38

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632278

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCKY VITO'S PIZZERIA · 1948 N KIMBALL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-PORK 48.9F, ITALIAN BEEF 50.3F, MEAT BALLS 50.0F, CHICKEN 48.3F, SOUP 47.8F, PORK RIBS 50.5F, PEPPERONI 45.0F, MARINARA SAUCE 108.9F (HOT). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $27.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION IS 56.8F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PIZZA,SOUPS, SANDWICHES ETC).INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND MAINTAIN WITH DUST AND DIRT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD OF COOKING STOVE. MUST ALSO CLEAN FAN ON WALL TO THE EXTERIOR.

  • 38

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441729

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCKY VITO'S PIZZERIA · 1948 N KIMBALL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441718

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCKY VITO'S PIZZERIA · 1948 N KIMBALL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: INADEQUATE HANDWASHING FACILITIES. OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITHOUT SOAP AND WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAN HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/20/14 REPORT #1471287. (34)FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVING, MIXER NOT CLEAN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING. (38)EXAHAUST CANOPY NOT CLEAN, HAD EXCESS GREASE BUIL UP, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLERS,DEEP FRYER BOTTOM COMPARTMENT, STOVES,SHELVINGS,CAN OPENERS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED TO PREP TABLES CUTTING BOARDS AND EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET HANDLES. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE

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