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LA VILLA

3632-3640 N PULASKI RD · Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LA VILLA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643944

Location recorded for this inspection · LA VILLA · 3632-3640 N PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND COLD HOLD UNITS AT SOUP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1723217

Location recorded for this inspection · LA VILLA · 3632-3640 N PULASKI RD

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: Found standing water leaking from walk-in # 16. Must repair, and detail clean mold accumulation on edge of machine where water is pooling. Must maintain. Found deep groves and/or heavy staines in several cutting boards throughout kitchen. Instructed to sand down or replace as needed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found small amount of orange mold-like substance in upper interior of one of the ice machines. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found debris and dirt build up on floors of walk-in # 14. Found build up on drain cover from this walk-in. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found space between wall and utility sink where grout has worn. Instructed to clean and seal.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937409

Location recorded for this inspection · LA VILLA · 3632-3640 N PULASKI RD

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: Found standing water leaking from walk-in # 16. Must repair, and detail clean mold accumulation on edge of machine where water is pooling. Must maintain. Found deep groves and/or heavy staines in several cutting boards throughout kitchen. Instructed to sand down or replace as needed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found small amount of orange mold-like substance in upper interior of one of the ice machines. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found debris and dirt build up on floors of walk-in # 14. Found build up on drain cover from this walk-in. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found space between wall and utility sink where grout has worn. Instructed to clean and seal.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932175

Location recorded for this inspection · LA VILLA · 3632-3640 N PULASKI RD

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: Found prepackaged items (salads and deserts for carry out) without proper label. Instructed to label all prepackaged foods with the following information: Name of business, address, list of ingredients and date.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Found several items such as plates, bowls, pot, pans and to go containers improperly stored. Must invert all ready to use items to prevent contamination. Must maintain.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found standing water leaking from walk-in # 16. Must repair, and detail clean mold accumulation on edge of machine where water is pooling. Must maintain. Found deep groves and/or heavy staines in several cutting boards throughout kitchen. Instructed to sand down or replace as needed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found small amount of orange mold-like substance in upper interior of one of the ice machines. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found debris and dirt build up on floors of walk-in # 14. Found build up on drain cover from this walk-in. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found space between wall and utility sink where grout has worn. Instructed to clean and seal.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199795

Location recorded for this inspection · LA VILLA · 3632-3640 N PULASKI RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537383

Location recorded for this inspection · LA VILLA · 3632-3640 N PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WATER/ICE CONTACTED SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS METHOD OF REPAIR FOR POTS AND PANS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER PREP EQUIPMENT OR PLASTIC WRAP ON LEGS OF EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BULK SPICE CONTAINERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL AT THE LARGE DISH MACHINE WITH MISSING TILE. MUST REPLACE. WALL CAULKING AT THE MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK CHIPPING/PEELING. MUST REPLACE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199688

Location recorded for this inspection · LA VILLA · 3632-3640 N PULASKI RD

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: BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES AND SPATULAS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSIDE LEFT DOOR OF COOKS LINE COOLER # 5 DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/SEAL/REPLACE. EXTERIOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS REPAIR METHOD. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN ABLE MATERIAL. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS REPAIR FOR THE WALL AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA OR STORE PIZZA DELIVERY BOXES IN THE EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490358

Location recorded for this inspection · LA VILLA · 3632-3640 N PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FOR POTS AND PAN IN DISH WASHING AREA (ACROSS DISH MACHINE), STORAGE RACKS INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS BY DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1389295

Location recorded for this inspection · LA VILLA · 3632-3640 N PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CANOPY OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1166393

Location recorded for this inspection · LA VILLA · 3632-3640 N PULASKI RD

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: RUBBER GASKET AROUND COLD HOLD UNIT DOORS HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1166234

Location recorded for this inspection · LA VILLA · 3632-3640 N PULASKI RD

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
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322104

Location recorded for this inspection · LA VILLA · 3632-3640 N PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND (3) BARS.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED FAUCET NECK NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NOTED UNFINISHED MEN/WOMEN TOILET ROOM (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) IN PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO FINISHED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RACK OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR, HAVE BUILD OF GRIME AND RUST. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE MEAT/PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER FRONT HOT HOLD UNIT IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD UP TRASH AND GREASE . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW BRICK WALL AROUND PATIO DINING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOOD OVER FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP (REAR BY EXIT DOOR) NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPAINT OR INSTALL METAL OR FRP SHEET FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON PREMISE. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKER. SELF CLOSING DEVISE, ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN WALK IN COOLER/BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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