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Bella Vita Pizzaria

133 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2013
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bella Vita Pizzaria seven times, with records going back to 2010. On Jun 13, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Bella Vita Pizzaria's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 13, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Bella Vita Pizzaria's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL AND FRYER. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND SHELVES, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS. ALSO SWEEP FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
41
86
Jul 19, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE LOW TABLE UNDER THE MIXER IS UNSANITARY, REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, SANITARY SURFACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: A 2-DOOR COOLER IS NOT WORKING AND TURNED OFF, REMOVE OR REPLACED THE COOLER.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME SECTIONS OF THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA HAVE ROUGH OPEN BRICK WORK, SEAL SAID AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE DESK LAMP ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP TABLE HAS NO SHIELD, INSTALL A SHIELDED FIXTURE.
36
82
Feb 29, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OPEN FOODS STORED IN THE COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED LABEL AND DATE OPEN PERISHABLE FOODS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BACK AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE GREASY.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN SANITARY CONDITION.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY INTHE CORNERS AND UNDER THE NON-MOVING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN THE FLOOR FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PIZZA AREA HAS NO SHIELDS OVER THE BULB.INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
36
82
Feb 23, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN POTATO DICER ON REAR PREP WALL.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA AVOVE EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND MOP WATER; DISPOSE OF USED WATER IN UTILITY SINK AND HANG WET MOP WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.
41
82
May 4, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL SMALL HOLES AROUND PIPE UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
35
86
Nov 17, 2010
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bella Vita Pizzaria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bella Vita Pizzaria on file is from Jun 13, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bella Vita Pizzaria?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bella Vita Pizzaria.

Has Bella Vita Pizzaria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bella Vita Pizzaria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bella Vita Pizzaria 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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