Vera's
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2013
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Vera's, the earliest from 2010. On Feb 27, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Vera's dates to Feb 27, 2013.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 27, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 23, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 16, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 29, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 20, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF VIOLATION CORRECTED AS DESCRIBED IN COMMENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF VIOLATION CORRECTED AS DESCRIBED BELOW IN COMMENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF VIOLATION CORRECTED AS DESCRIBED BELOW IN COMMENTS.
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Jun 17, 2010
Complaint
3 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.OBSERVED NO CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ON SITE WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED ,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE & POST.
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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. MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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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.MUST CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL BASES IN REAR & AT ENTRY DOOR TO PREP AREA.
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Apr 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 22, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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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: Inspector Comments: 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.FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS,FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK & MOP SINK,SINK STOPPERS.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLES ON COOLERS,BROKEN GLASS ON POP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS IN COOLERS & CHEST FREEZER,GREASE TRAP.REPAIR DAMAGED CORD ON EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL EQUIPMENT,HOOD,PIPES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN & GROUT FLOORS.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS.SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WINDOW SILLS,FRAME AT FRONT DOOR.PROVIDE SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR &MAKE SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.PROVIDE VENTILATION AT HOOD.PROVIDE FAUCET TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3- COMP.LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 20, 2010
License
12 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.AIR TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 44.2F.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.
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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.FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS,FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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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.
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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.PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK & MOP SINK,SINK STOPPERS.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLES ON COOLERS,BROKEN GLASS ON POP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS IN COOLERS & CHEST FREEZER,GREASE TRAP.REPAIR DAMAGED CORD ON EQUIPMENT.
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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.ALL EQUIPMENT,HOOD,PIPES.
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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.CLEAN & GROUT FLOORS.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR.
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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.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS.SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WINDOW SILLS,FRAME AT FRONT DOOR.PROVIDE SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR &MAKE SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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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 SHIELDS & END CAPS ARE NEEDED.
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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.PROVIDE VENTILATION AT HOOD.PROVIDE FAUCET TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3- COMP.
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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.
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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.REAR PORCH & YARD.
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Apr 14, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vera's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vera's on file is from Feb 27, 2013. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vera's?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vera's.
Has Vera's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Vera's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vera's 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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