Venicci Pizza

3343 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

Pizza

Last inspected: Jun 8, 2018

Score

Low Risk

Venicci Pizza has been inspected four times since 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 8, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Venicci Pizza is from Jun 8, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Venicci Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 8, 2018

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Jul 7, 2017

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 2, 2017

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOK LINE PIZZA PREP COOLER HOLDING AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 44-54 DEGREES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOK LINE PIZZA PREP COOLER: CHEESE, 47-49 DEGREES; SAUSAGE, 46-48 DEGREES; TOMATO SAUCE, 48 DEGREES; COOKED MUSHROOMS, 47 DEGREES; COOKED BROCCOLI, 48; DELI MEAT, 48 DEGREES; SARDINES, 49 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 50 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $150 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY PLACARD IN PUBLIC VIEW OR PRINTED IN MENUS FOR EGGS (COOKED TO ORDER ON BRUNCH MENU).

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE BOWLS/CUPS TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE, LIKE A SPOON OR SCOOP.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE BACKBOARD THAT SUPPORTS THE METAL SHELVING ON THE WALL OPPOSITE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAYISH SUBSTANCE ON FRONT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE PLATES. OBSERVED REDDISH RESIDUE ON THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THESE SURFACES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICAL BOTTLES STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LIQUOR BOTTLES STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE END OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THESE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED DUCT TAPE COVERING THE FLOOR OVER WIRES ACROSS THE DOORWAY BETWEEN THE BAR AND KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR COVERING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Jul 28, 2016

License

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINKS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST MOVE THE WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE BAR AWAY FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, CREVICES IN THE WALLS OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Venicci Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Venicci Pizza on file is from Jun 8, 2018. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Venicci Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Venicci Pizza.

Has Venicci Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Venicci Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Venicci Pizza 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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