Vera's
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2015
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Going back to 2014, Vera's has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 9, 2015. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Vera's since Sep 9, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Vera's trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Sep 9, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN REACH-IN COOLER,OF FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAOF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDERNEATH TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Aug 31, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: THE ABOVE IS OPERATING WITHOUT A OUTSIDE METAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION AND OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CHEESE SAUCE ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN REACH-IN COOLER,OF FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAOF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDERNEATH TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Oct 7, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND SECTIONS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DROPPINGS, DIRT, DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FINISH CLEANING WALLS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK(SPLATTERS).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CUT DOWN ALL TALL WEEDS IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Sep 26, 2014
License
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OWNER HAS BACK YARD ARE SET UP FOR COOKING OUTSIDE(BBQ GRILL, CHARCOAL). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THESE ITEMS FROM PREMISES.NO COOKING ALLOWED OUTSIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, FRONT DOOR HAS A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM LEFT LOWER PORTION AND CORNER. MUST REPAIR DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 ON CUTTING BOARD AND SHELF IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA, 20 SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN PREP AREA, 10 ON SHELF UNDERNEATH WASHBOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM, 10 SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM, 10 ON FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSET,10 ON FLOOR BY 7-UP COOLER, AND ON STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS THROUGHOUT, CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS, ALL PANS, CUTTING BOARD(S), MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND SECTIONS ALONG THE BVASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DROPPINGS, DIRT, DEBRIS). SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH WASHROOM IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS WHERE NEEDED(DIRT, FOOD SPLATTERS). SEAL OPENING IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES STORED IN FURNACE ROOM, MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST CUT DOWN ALL TALL WEEDS IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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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 Sep 9, 2015. The public record contains four 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?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vera's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Vera's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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