Nu Vinni's — Slice of Bronzeville
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2020
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Score
Across the available record, Nu Vinni's — Slice of Bronzeville has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2018. On Dec 22, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Nu Vinni's — Slice of Bronzeville's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 22, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Nu Vinni's — Slice of Bronzeville is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 22, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 15, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WHEN WATER IS RAN INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE SIDE COMPARTMENTS, DON'T DRAIN AND OVERFLOW FROM THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLY DRAINS AND DOESN'T LEAK FROM THE GREASE TRAP FOR PROPER DISH WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PREPARATION AND SERVING OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RECENT SERVICE REPORT FOR PEST CONTROL IN THE LOG BOOK. THE LAST SERVICE REPORT FOUND WAS FOR 02/2019. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECENT SERVICE REPORT AND MAINTAIN AN UPDATED LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING UTENSILS AND DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICs IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. IT LEAKS FROM THE PIPE AND THE HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO THE TRASH RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CEILING IN FRONT OF THE WINDOW IN THE PREP AREA DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 22, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING UTENSILS AND DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED FROM DECEMBER 13, 2018 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #57 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB LEAKING AT THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Jan 10, 2019
Consultation
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA FOR POPCORN. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL HANDSINK IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS OF FACILITY WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT 50 OR MORE DROPPING IN CLOSET AREA WHERE POPCORN WAS STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AREAS WITH RODENT DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 13, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must obtain metal stem thermometer to adequately determine internal food temperature of potentially hazardous foods. Must maintain same.
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Apr 6, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed items stored directly on floor throughout kitchen and employee storage area. Observed excessive clutter in employee area on tables and benches, and in shelves and in cabinet near cashier area. Must detail clean these areas, and organize all clutter to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
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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 approximately 100 mice droppings in the following areas: on the floors around 2 door cooler in the corner near the entrance to the prep area; in the cabinet in front prep area behind cashier station; on the floor of the employee restroom; on the floors under 3 compartment sink; and on the floors around the water heater. Observed approximately 30 live ants on the floor under 3 compartment sink, next to the water heater. Must remove all ants and mice droppings. Must detail clean and sanitize all affected areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Advised to contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods improperly stored in re-used, round, plastic containers in top of reach in prep cooler. Instructed to obtain food grade (square or rectangle) prep containers to properly store potentially hazardous foods in top of reach in cooler. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease build up on floors in the following areas: on floors under 2 fryers in the corner of kitchen; on floors behind pizza ovens; and on outside of grease trap under 3 compartment sink. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observe excessive debris and/or on floors in the following areas: front of prep/benches where employees store person items; on floor in front of prep near cashier area; floors under hot holding unit near cashier; and on employee restroom floors. Must detail clean these areas. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floors to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observe missing baseboard tile and hole in corner of middle wall of kitchen. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must obtain metal stem thermometer to adequately determine internal food temperature of potentially hazardous foods. Must maintain same.
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Feb 16, 2018
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nu Vinni's — Slice of Bronzeville last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nu Vinni's — Slice of Bronzeville on file is from Dec 22, 2020. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nu Vinni's — Slice of Bronzeville?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Nu Vinni's — Slice of Bronzeville.
Has Nu Vinni's — Slice of Bronzeville's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nu Vinni's — Slice of Bronzeville have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nu Vinni's — Slice of Bronzeville 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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