La Villa
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2012
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Score
La Villa appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2012. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at La Villa since Feb 2, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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
Feb 2, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some items not properly dated/labeled in walk in coolers, walk in freezer, reach in coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in coolers, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced, rear storage shelving in bsmt. storage area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, prep table lower shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, and storage shelving need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage areas under shelving(1st floor, bsmt.)not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/loose ceiling tile in kitchen pre area shall be repaired/replaced, ceiling tiles in front prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in pizza prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Aug 15, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Jun 2, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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. GUN HOLDER IN BAR -BANQUET,DINING AREA NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR FAN IN ALL COOLERS DIRTY ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ACCUMULATED ICE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED; WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 1 COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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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. EXTERIOR TOP OF COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,SHELVES BECOMING RUSTY ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK-1ST FLOOR MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST
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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. WALLS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK-1ST FLR NEEDS REPAINTING; CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED WALL ON PIPES AT THE BAR AREA IN BANQUET MUST BE REPLACED,PROPERLY SEAL WALL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED; ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN 2 PREP COOLERS
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Dec 13, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not proerply stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Bottom of prep tables rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior between equipment, can opener, interior ice machine panel, utensil, cooking equipment and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in basement, walk in cooler in basement, along wallbase and in corner not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation and light covers in prep table area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Ceiling has peeling paint above dish machine. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint ceiling.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unecessary articles stored in basement and second floor. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate 6 inches or higher off floor and away from wall.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
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Jan 13, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not proper stored. Instructed to in vert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under prep table, storage racks, interior ice machine panel, cabinet of deep fryer, sink and cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase, behind equipment, in floor of oven not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in has peeling paint in hallway and basement. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Villa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Villa on file is from Feb 2, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Villa?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Villa.
Has La Villa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Villa have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Villa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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