Bella Vita Enterprises, Inc. — Bella Vita Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2018
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Bella Vita Enterprises, Inc. — Bella Vita Pizzeria appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2013. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Bella Vita Enterprises, Inc. — Bella Vita Pizzeria's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 26, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Bella Vita Enterprises, Inc. — Bella Vita Pizzeria scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER TOP DOOR HINGES WORN AWAY AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TOP DOOR HINGES AT PIZZA PREP AREA COOLER. NOTED TIN FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINERS UNDER GRILL ON SHELVING AND PIZZA PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL LINERS FROM AREAS MENTIONED AND THAT ONLY SOOTH EASILY SURFACES MAY BE USED .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS SPASHED THROUGHOUT PIZZA PREP AREA ALSO NOTED DUSTY WINDOW BLINDS HANGING OVER WINDOW AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO CLEAN OR PAINT WALLS AND CLEAN VENITION BLINDS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS BULB OVER PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED STOPPER MISSING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE STOPPER FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT HOT LINE AND PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT THESE AREAS.
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Jan 19, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 25 RAT DROPPINGS AT SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT AROUNDHOT WATER TANK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND CONTACT THERE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR REMEDIATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER TOP DOOR HINGES WORN AWAY AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TOP DOOR HINGES AT PIZZA PREP AREA COOLER. NOTED TIN FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINERS UNDER GRILL ON SHELVING AND PIZZA PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL LINERS FROM AREAS MENTIONED AND THAT ONLY SOOTH EASILY SURFACES MAY BE USED .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS SPASHED THROUGHOUT PIZZA PREP AREA ALSO NOTED DUSTY WINDOW BLINDS HANGING OVER WINDOW AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO CLEAN OR PAINT WALLS AND CLEAN VENITION BLINDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS BULB OVER PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED STOPPER MISSING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE STOPPER FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT HOT LINE AND PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT THESE AREAS.
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Aug 29, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND RUNNER ARE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES UNDER PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOP AND CADINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 6, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AREA ,SERIOUS VIOLTION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS AND MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Jan 28, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREMIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #45 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1566566 DATE 8/21/2016. CORRECT BY DATE 11/21/2015. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE. INFO. ON THE IDPH. WEBSITE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR INTERIOR OF THE OVEN NOT CLEAN (FLOUR) INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 LIGHT OUT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Aug 21, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER AT THE PIZZA PREP STATION; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS ON DOORS OF COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND STOVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL AREA BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS IN POOR REPAIR; SEAL OPENING IN WALL. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD HAS BUILD OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT HAS ARTICLE ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLE SIX INCHES OFF BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Aug 20, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM KITCHEN AREA,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella Vita Enterprises, Inc. — Bella Vita Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella Vita Enterprises, Inc. — Bella Vita Pizzeria on file is from Jan 26, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Vita Enterprises, Inc. — Bella Vita Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bella Vita Enterprises, Inc. — Bella Vita Pizzeria.
Has Bella Vita Enterprises, Inc. — Bella Vita Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bella Vita Enterprises, Inc. — Bella Vita Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bella Vita Enterprises, Inc. — Bella Vita Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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