Vapiano
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2014
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Score
Vapiano has been inspected seven times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Vapiano since Feb 10, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Vapiano's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND DIRTY CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BACK OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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 CRACKED CEILING ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS WHERE PIPES PASSED THROUGH WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM DAMAGED WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON LOWER PORTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE OFF FROM THE FLOOR.
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Feb 3, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1198713 DATED 02/25/2013. #38-DRIPPING PIPE ONTO FLOOR OF BASEMENT CAUSING POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR OF BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED PUDDING FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, INGREDIENTS, AND ALLERGENS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND DIRTY CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BACK OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR WITH DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE IN BACK OF RESTAURANT. 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 CRACKED CEILING ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS WHERE PIPES PASSED THROUGH WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM DAMAGED WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON LOWER PORTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 LIGHT BULB MISSING AND 1 LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT NOT PROPERLY SECURED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE OFF FROM THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS RESTING ON TOP OF ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN SEPERATE CONTAINER.
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Feb 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST RE-LABEL WORN LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING IN SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRIPPING PIPE ONTO FLOOR OF BASEMENT CAUSING POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR OF BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PILED WOOD IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Jan 4, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS ASSORTED CHEESES FOUND AT 62.2F, 3 LBS CUT VEGETABLES AT 64.7F, 3 QTS SALAD DRESSING AT 64.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ALL FOODS FOUND IN LINE COOLER THAT WAS UNPLUGGED. MANAGEMENT PLUGGED IN COOLER AND LATER MAINTAINED TEMPERATURE OF 34.7F.
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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. WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSERS (2) IN REAR DISH AND PREP WITH BROKEN HANDLES. MUST REPLACE. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLR. DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roof line. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY USED UNDER VENTILATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CRACKED/BROKEN ICE SCOOP FOUND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED.
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Oct 11, 2011
Task Force Liquor 1475
No violations found.
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Oct 3, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2011
License
7 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER AT FRONT THREE EXPOSED HAND SINKS INSTALLED WITH MIXING VALVES. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER.
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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. REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. OPEN GAP ON BOTTOM DOOR ON FRONT SIDE EXIT AND OPEN GAP BETWEEN TWO FRONT MAIN DOORS. MUST SEAL ALL AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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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. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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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. DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.
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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 INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STORAGE SHELVING.
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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. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR. MUST CLEAN. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OR ABOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS/MATERIAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM REAR PATIO AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vapiano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vapiano on file is from Feb 10, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vapiano?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Vapiano.
Has Vapiano's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vapiano have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vapiano 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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