Forza

2476-2478 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Italian
Last inspected: May 30, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Forza has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 30, 2012. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Forza's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 30, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Forza on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 30, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 22, 2012
Routine
2 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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO MUST RODENT PROOF THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #154502 ON 9/10/10 NOT CORRECTED: 35/01 - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING WALL TILE AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE, MUST REPLACE. 36/01 - Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN WALK IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE. 41/01 - 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 ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHERS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Sep 10, 2010
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER. LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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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. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER DIRTY, MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.
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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. CEMENT FLOOR AT ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER AND ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN, CRACKED AND CHIPPING, MUST REPAIR. FLOORS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN MOP SINK ROOM, MUST CLEAN. HOLE IN FLOOR AT MOP SINK, MUST REPAIR.
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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. MISSING WALL TILE AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE, MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN WALK IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. NOT ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOZZLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR WALK IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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 ARTICLES ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHERS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Forza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Forza on file is from May 30, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Forza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Forza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Forza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.