La Bocca Della Verita
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2013
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Public records show three inspections at La Bocca Della Verita stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at La Bocca Della Verita is from Feb 19, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISMACHINE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED CEILING TILES ABOVE MAIN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Aug 17, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR; LEAKING PIPES UNDER BAR AREA 3PART SINK, FAUCET ON KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.
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Aug 5, 2011
Complaint
11 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY UNDER BAR AREA, ABOUT 15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR; ALSO OVER 70 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS AND ON TOP OF BOXES THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ALSO FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL BOTTOM OF FRONT DOORS AND OPENINGS AT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE BACK AREA NOT CLEAN/MAITAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ARTICLES, GARBAGE BAGS OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND LARGE/TALL PLANTS/WEED GROWING NEXT TO BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, WEED, GARBAGE, ETC..TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND PEST FEEDING SOURCE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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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/DATE PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON KITCHEN'S STORAGE SHELVES.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, FREEZERS, COOLERS, DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. BAR AREA COFFEE MACHINE, COOLER, ETC..ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-0UT AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM EQUIPMENT.
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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. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP THRU-OUT; MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.
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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 CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN OR REPAINT, REPAIR NORTH WALL IN KITCHEN AND SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS IN WASHROOMS, AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS.
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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. MUST REPLACE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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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 REPAIR; LEAKING PIPES UNDER BAR AREA 3PART SINK, FAUCET ON KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND SERVER CLOSET; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Bocca Della Verita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Bocca Della Verita on file is from Feb 19, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Bocca Della Verita?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Bocca Della Verita.
Has La Bocca Della Verita's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Bocca Della Verita have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Bocca Della Verita 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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