Via Veneto

6340 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Italian
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Via Veneto has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 17, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 17, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Via Veneto on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WIRE RACK SHELVING IN THE STORAGE ROOM, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DOOR OF THE COOLERS AND ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID OR COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 15, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK SPICE CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED AND COVERED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER AND PROPERLY STORE BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.--- FLOORS UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, UNUSED PIZZA OVEN AND WALK-IN FREEZER DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLED WITH OPEN GAP/SEAM ACCUMULATING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.---WINDOW SILL AND BACK SPLASH OF THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED, DAMAGED AND UNEVEN GROUTING. MUST REPAIR TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DIRTY MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE MOP SINK.---ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND BUCKET OF POOLING WATER STORED ON THE REAR GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT, INSECT AND MOSQUITO ATTRACTION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON COOKS LINE MUST WEAR HAT/ HAIR, BEARD RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 17, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1989841 DATED 2/28/2017 NOTED CORRECTED:-#31) NOTED SERVING PLATES AND DISH AT THE COUNTER SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND DISHES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION, #33) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.#34) MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.#37)NOTED DOOR AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR. #38) NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#41) NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE/OFFICE ROOM AND EMPLOYEES BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVING AT THE DISH WASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
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Feb 28, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND DISH AT THE COUNTER SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND DISHES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACK TILES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT SPLASHED ON WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE BY HAND WASH SINK. ALSO NOTED DIRTY WALLS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN....MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FANS AND VENTS WITH DUST AND DIRT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED DOOR AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT HAND WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE/OFFICE ROOM AND EMPLOYEES BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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May 4, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES RUSTY IN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN REAR ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE ALL RUST AND RESTORE SHELVES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ON COOKING LINE. REPLACE. OBSERVED GASKET ON WALK IN REFRIGERATOR REPAIRED WITH TAPE. REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE GASKET. MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BAR UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. 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 WALLS BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR NEXT TO MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WASHROOMS FOR PATRONS AND STAFF IN REAR BANQUEST ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD ON WALK IN FREEZER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Mar 20, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Rear kitchen prep table lower shelving, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler was missing light shield, shall provide light shield to walk in cooler.
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Jun 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES FROM THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS ABOVE THE EXHAUST HOOD VENT AND THE EXTERIOR WALLS SAME LOCATION TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT WALL BASES BEHIND THE COOKING AREAS AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE WINDOW.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AND FAUCET HANDLES AT THE COLD AND HOT HANDLES AT THE REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK IN FRONT THE WINDOW NEXT TO THE STOVE, THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE 2-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAKS.
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired. storage shelving/racks above 3 compartment sink that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of racks above 3 compartment sink shall be repaired/sealed.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in front bar area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, dining areas and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
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Sep 9, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK AND 2 COMPT SINK. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT/RIPPED OFF SCREEN ON THE WINDOW BY THE COOK AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AND BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE COOLER IN THE COOK AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES; ALL THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER; INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE; INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE PLATE STORAGE CASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, BY HE DISH WASHING AREA, BY THE DISH MACHINE,AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM, MUST REPLACE. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM. SEAL THE HOLE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE CEILING FAN. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL THREE WASHROOMS, AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE COOKING AREA BEHIND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Via Veneto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Via Veneto on file is from Oct 17, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Via Veneto?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Via Veneto.

Has Via Veneto's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Via Veneto have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Via Veneto means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.