Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. — Italian Village / Vivere
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 26 inspections at Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. — Italian Village / Vivere stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. — Italian Village / Vivere's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/20/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING CLEANING LIQUID, POWDER OR SOAP SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HANDWASHING SOAP FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE PIECE COMBO HANDWASHING SINK AND DUMP SINK INSTALLED IN LOWER LEVEL BAR(BAR SOTTO). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN LOWER LEVEL BAR(BAR SOTTO) FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSEVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, SECOND FLOOR BAR AND BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT SALAD STATION(LOWER LEVEL BAR SOTTO). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASMENT SALAD STATION(LOWER LEVEL BAR SOTTO).
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Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGES CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
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Mar 14, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCALLOPS IN THE 4 DOOR COOLER AND FISH IN THE DRAWER COOLER STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH LINENS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINEN FROM FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Jan 6, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: additional hand wash sinks required at dish washing area, and rear prep station at first floor. instructed to install.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled, (flour) instructed to lable.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 3-comp sink at bar is patched with hard putty, instructed to remove to provide smooth surface that's is easy to clean.
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Jun 15, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 15LB OF BEEF AT 58.2, 4 LB LIQUID EGGS AT 50.4F, 5LB OF HEAVY CREAM AT 48.8F, 10 LBS COOKED PASTA AT 50.5F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $200. . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4 DOOR COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN WITH AMBIENT TEMP OF 58.2F, COOLER IS USED TO KEEP PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 41F OR LOWER, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 18, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING AND CUTTING READY TO EAT BREAD WITH BARE HANDS.EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKETS BROKEN ON COOLERS THROUGHOUT 2FND FLOOR VILLAGE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 14, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE VILLAGE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DISCOLORED WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNDER DISH MACHINES AND IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGING
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE BEING PRESET ON DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET DINING TABLES OR SET UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT GLASSWARE AND COVER THE MOUTH PORTION OF THE SILVERWARE AND INVERT PLATES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED DURING 2018 INSPECTION.
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Mar 18, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT AN STAFF WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CREDENTIALS NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PERSON IN CHARGE CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES NOR PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATED UNITS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT POSSESSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LID TO BULK CONTAINER FOR BREAD CRUMBS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID TO AVOID CONTAMINATION TO THE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE BEING PRESET ON DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET DINING TABLES OR SET UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT GLASSWARE AND COVER THE MOUTH PORTION OF THE SILVERWARE AND INVERT PLATES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED DURING 2018 INSPECTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE VILLAGE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DISCOLORED WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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May 8, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE BEING PRE-SET ON DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM SHELVES ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRE-SET DINING TABLES OR SET UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT GLASSWARE AND COVER THE MOUTH PORTION OF THE SILVERWARE AND INVERT PLATES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2018
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F DURING THE INSPECTION LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, CHEESE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED INSIDE A 4 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA; 10LBS OF PORK AT 54.9F-57F, 5 LBS OF TURKEY AT 57.9F, 10 LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 54F, 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 64.4F AND 4 LBS OF CHEESE AT 58F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES ON, THE FOOD HANDLER LIFTED A GARBAGE CAN LID AND DID NOT WASH HANDS NOR CHANGE GLOVES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RETURN TO CHOP READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO NOT TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS AND TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES WHENEVER CHANGING TASKS AND NEVER TOUCH A GARBAGE LID AND PROCEED TO HANDLE FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B)
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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 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE BEING PRE-SET ON DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM SHELVES ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRE-SET DINING TABLES OR SET UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT GLASSWARE AND COVER THE MOUTH PORTION OF THE SILVERWARE AND INVERT PLATES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO PREP COOLERS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL BARS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND COVING DETACHED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES AND HOLES IN THE BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND AT THE BASEMENT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY'S COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA GUN NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP AT THE BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN NOZZLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR CURB AT THE COOK LINES WITH RAW CONCRETE BASEMENT THROUGH 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN WITH BUILD UP ALONG THE PREP LINE AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE FLOORS AND CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND STORE ALL FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR..
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND/OR GREASE AT THE 2ND AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS.
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Oct 4, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: clean knives wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: bottom of ice bin and lip at 2nd floor and basement's bars not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Peeling paint noted on 2nd floor kitchen ceiling, instructed to remove.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: missing light shield at kitchen light fixture above first floor dish machine. instructed to provide.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: soda guns holder missing drain line at basements bar, instructed to install.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.
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Feb 16, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TOP OF DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT, SODA GUNS NOT CLEAN INSIDE AT BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL OF BASEMENT AREA NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON VENT HOOD FILTERS AT PASTA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 2015
Routine
4 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 SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED PASTA, PORK, BEEF AND SHRIMP)WERE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ITALIAN VILLAGE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH WATER SPLASHING INTO ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE OF THE ITALIAN VILLAGE PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.
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Aug 22, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING AND DAMAGED COOLER DOORS GASKETS IN ALL LEVELS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA GUNS DRAIN LINES NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER PREP TABLES AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CELING PANNEL AT BASEMENT KITCHEN, CEILING COVEING NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY AT LOWER LEVEL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNUSED CEILING OPENINGS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL BARS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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74
Dec 20, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLER AT 56.6F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ADJUST TO 40.0F OR BELOW. UNNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION N7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. FOUND SHRIMP AT 53.9F, CALAMARI AT 52.3F, LOBSTERS AT 51.4F, COOKED RICE AT 48.9F, TOMATOE SAUCE AT 48.7F, PASTA 51.4F CLAMS 52.5F. MANAGER INMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS 14LBS WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TO HAVE HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID OF GREASE CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENT AND OTHER PEST. GREASE CONTAINER HAS BEEN CLEANED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 2-COMPARMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Apr 1, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK FLOOR AT THE CANTINA KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE COMPRESSOR ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE DIRTY CEILING TILES IN THE PREP KITCHEN AT VIVERE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE HOLDER FOR ICE SCOOPERS AT BAR ICE BOXES AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Mar 28, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE A 3SAUTE DOOR COOLER MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 53.0F DEGREES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. UNIT CANNOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REPAIR AND INSPECTED BY CDPH IN ORDER TO REMOVE TAG.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #H000084903 17
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS WERE OBSERVED OUT OF TEMPERATURE: 1LB OF CALAMARI AT 55F, 3LBS OF MEAT RAVIOLI AT 52.1F, 1LB OF SCALLOPS AT 50.4F, 2.5LB OF SHRIMP AT 52.9F APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $80.00 DOLLARS CRITICAL CITATIONS ISSUED.ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED H#000084903 17
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK FLOOR AT THE CANTINA KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE COMPRESSOR ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE DIRTY CEILING TILES IN THE PREP KITCHEN AT VIVERE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE HOLDER FOR ICE SCOOPERS AT BAR ICE BOXES AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Nov 30, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE OR REROUTE LINES IN THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND THE CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS, SINKS, COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE PREP AREAS THROUGH OUT-REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT AND DUST.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH HEAVILY SOILED APPAREL ON, MUST REPLACE WITH CLEAN ONES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 1, 2011
Routine
4 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 LABEL ALL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN SODA GUN DISPENSERS AT ALL BARS AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FAN COVERS AND INSULATION INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN,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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS IN KITCHEN WALLS, PROVIDE WALL BASE COVING IN BASEMENT PREP, CEILING ABOVE COOLING DOWN FOOD TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO COVER.
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Feb 3, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2010
Complaint
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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, SEVERAL OPENINIGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES NOTED, ALSO FOUND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER DISHMACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR, SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN'S WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL AND PATCH ALL HOLES AND CRACKS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL SHEVES IN BSMT KITCHEN, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND CRACK THRU OUT RESTAURANT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. — Italian Village / Vivere last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. — Italian Village / Vivere on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. — Italian Village / Vivere?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. — Italian Village / Vivere.
Has Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. — Italian Village / Vivere's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. — Italian Village / Vivere have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. — Italian Village / Vivere means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. — Italian Village / Vivere inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. — Italian Village / Vivere is inspected around two times per year on average.
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