Venice Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2012
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Going back to 2010, Venice Pizza has three inspections in the public record. On Feb 14, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 Venice Pizza is from Feb 14, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Venice Pizza trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 14, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (PIZZA) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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 AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GAS LINES BEHIND, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS.
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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. REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 8, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ALL REFRIGERATION MUST OPERATE AT 40F OR BELOW.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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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. CRACKED FRONT COUNTER TILES ABOVE PREP LINE COOLER, MUST REPLACE. WIRE RACK SHELVING FOR TO GO CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVES.
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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 COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, MUST CLEAN. FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT, MUST CLEAN.
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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. MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER FRONT PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD, MUST REPLACE, SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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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 NEXT TO DEEP FRYER AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. WALL BEHIND FRONT PREP COOLER WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN ALL. WALL AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES, MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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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. LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN REAR TALL REACH-IN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL UNITS.
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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. UNUSED COCA-COLA DISPENSER/ICE MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Venice Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Venice Pizza on file is from Feb 14, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Venice Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Venice Pizza.
Has Venice Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Venice Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Venice 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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