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VAPIANO

2573-2581 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for VAPIANO 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
1490718

Location recorded for this inspection · VAPIANO · 2573-2581 N CLARK ST

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

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1393296

Location recorded for this inspection · VAPIANO · 2573-2581 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMER UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND DIRTY CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BACK OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS WHERE PIPES PASSED THROUGH WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM DAMAGED WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON LOWER PORTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE OFF FROM THE FLOOR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1393283

Location recorded for this inspection · VAPIANO · 2573-2581 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1198713 DATED 02/25/2013. #38-DRIPPING PIPE ONTO FLOOR OF BASEMENT CAUSING POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR OF BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED PUDDING FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, INGREDIENTS, AND ALLERGENS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMER UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND DIRTY CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BACK OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR WITH DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE IN BACK OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS WHERE PIPES PASSED THROUGH WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM DAMAGED WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON LOWER PORTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 LIGHT BULB MISSING AND 1 LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT NOT PROPERLY SECURED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE OFF FROM THE FLOOR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS RESTING ON TOP OF ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN SEPERATE CONTAINER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198713

Location recorded for this inspection · VAPIANO · 2573-2581 N CLARK ST

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: MUST RE-LABEL WORN LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED CEILING IN SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRIPPING PIPE ONTO FLOOR OF BASEMENT CAUSING POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR OF BASEMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PILED WOOD IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517675

Location recorded for this inspection · VAPIANO · 2573-2581 N CLARK ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS ASSORTED CHEESES FOUND AT 62.2F, 3 LBS CUT VEGETABLES AT 64.7F, 3 QTS SALAD DRESSING AT 64.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ALL FOODS FOUND IN LINE COOLER THAT WAS UNPLUGGED. MANAGEMENT PLUGGED IN COOLER AND LATER MAINTAINED TEMPERATURE OF 34.7F.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSERS (2) IN REAR DISH AND PREP WITH BROKEN HANDLES. MUST REPLACE. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLR. DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roof line. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY USED UNDER VENTILATION.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. ALL UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CRACKED/BROKEN ICE SCOOP FOUND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517550

Location recorded for this inspection · VAPIANO · 2573-2581 N CLARK ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517543

Location recorded for this inspection · VAPIANO · 2573-2581 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER AT FRONT THREE EXPOSED HAND SINKS INSTALLED WITH MIXING VALVES. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. OPEN GAP ON BOTTOM DOOR ON FRONT SIDE EXIT AND OPEN GAP BETWEEN TWO FRONT MAIN DOORS. MUST SEAL ALL AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STORAGE SHELVING.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR. MUST CLEAN. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OR ABOVE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS/MATERIAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM REAR PATIO AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

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505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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