Forza
Last inspected: May 7, 2015
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Forza, the earliest from 2012. On May 7, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Forza's record stops at May 7, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Forza on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspection History
May 7, 2015
Routine
15 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND COULD NOT BE PRODUCED AT TIOME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT OUTSIDE OF WASLK IN COOLER WITH DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT IS ATTACHED AND OPENS AND CLOSES PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOP NEEDED FOR ICE IN MAIN BAR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK VERY UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE INTERIOR OF TUBES NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. CLEAN/MAINTAIN OR REPLACE ALL PLASTIC TUBING WITH BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IS VERY UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: UNCLEAN SLICER AND TABLE UNDER SLICER, BOTH INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION, SIDES OF ALL FRYERS AND STOVES WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS ARE VERY UNCLEAN IN MAIN BAR, SECOND BAR AND KITHCEN. OBSERVED FLOOR UNSER SODA LINES OF MAIN BAR WITH SODA SYRUP ACCUMULATION. CLEAN FLOORS IN KITHCEN AROUND FRYERS AND REMOVE ALL EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BARS AND KITHCEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOORS IN MAIN BAR AROUND ALL PIPES FROM SINKS. SEAL ALL HOLES AROUND PIPES. OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR OF SECOND BAR. SEAL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OF SECOND BAR. OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE NEXT TO STOVE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN DIEREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CEILING HAS HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION REMOVE ALL DUST AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL LIGHTS IN BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM NEED TO BE SHEILDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN IN LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK VERY SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR MOP SINK SO THAT IT IS BOT SLOW DRAINING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: KITHCEN CONTAINS 4 REFRIGERATION /COLD HOLD UNITS UNITS THAT ARE NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS. BASEMENT CONTAINS 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT ARE NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MOP ROOM CONTAINS LARGE PIZZA DOUGH MIXER IN DISREPAIR. MIXER MUST BE REMOVED. OBSERVED LARGE SOFT SERVED MACHINE SOFT SERVED MACHINE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS ARE CREATING CLUTTER AND INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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May 3, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. MOP SINK DOESN'T DRAIN. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PATIO/GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED.
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Apr 25, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DURING RE-INSPECTION OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OR LARGER WASTE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. MOP SINK DOESN'T DRAIN. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PATIO/GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED.
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Apr 16, 2013
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY ONE DOZEN COOKED MEAT BALLS IN A COVERED PAN ON SHELVING ABOVE STOVE TOP AT 108.6F. MEAT BALLS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE WASHING DIRTY DISHES, POTS AND PANS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY SET TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO SET SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE, RE-WASH ALL DISHES ON DRYING RACK.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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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 THE FOLLOWING FLY ACTIVITY. APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 SMALL DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT MAIN BAR. 5 TO 10 FLIES AT SMALL REAR BAR AND 5 FLIES IN BASEMENT UNDER MAIN BAR AROUND CEILING PLUMBING. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED JANUARY,2013. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES, REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL ON BAR AND BASEMENT FLOORS, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR PERSON ON SITE WHILE THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-30-12 NOT CORRECTED. #32- THE LARGE STEEL MIXING BOWL THAT IS USED WITH THE DOUGH MIXER IS CRACKED. MUST REPLACE.#38-NO GREASE TRAP OBSERVED BELOW THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL OR SHOW EVIDENCE OF GREASE TRAP UPON REINSPECTION. THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR/CLOSE DOOR OF UNUSED COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND DIRT. FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WITH DIRT, DEBRIS MUST CLEAN. ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SODA GUN HOLDER DRAINAGE LINES. MUST PROVIDE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. MOP SINK DOESN'T DRAIN. MUST REPAIR. NO VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM OR BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL OTHERS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED. ALL WOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PATIO/GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED.
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May 30, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE LARGE STEEL MIXING BOWL THAT IS USED WITH THE DOUGH MIXER IS CRACKED. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP OBSERVED BELOW THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL OR SHOW EVIDENCE OF GREASE TRAP UPON REINSPECTION. THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
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May 22, 2012
License
12 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK PROVIDED AT EITHER OF THE 2 BARS. MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HANDSOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE THE BOXES OF STYROFOAM CUPS AND BOWLS OFF OF THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE LARGE STEEL MIXING BOWL THAT IS USED WITH THE DOUGH MIXER IS CRACKED. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, CAN OPENER BLADE, TOP OF THE STOVE, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REPAIR THE CRACKED STEEL FLOORING INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CEILING FOR AREAS OF FOOD AND UTENSIL STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD BEHIND THE BARS AND IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR BASEBOARD IN DISREPAIR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS ESPECIALLY IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL COBWEBS FROM THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS. MISSING WALL TILE AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE, MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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: NO GREASE TRAP OBSERVED BELOW THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL OR SHOW EVIDENCE OF GREASE TRAP UPON REINSPECTION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHERS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Forza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Forza on file is from May 7, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Forza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Forza.
Has Forza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Forza have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Forza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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