Vicky's Place

611 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

American

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Vicky's Place three times, with records going back to 2018. On Mar 27, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Vicky's Place's record stops at Mar 27, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “warewashing facilities”, which has been cited three times.

Vicky's Place's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2019

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAP AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP.

Jul 26, 2018

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST INSTALL.

Jul 16, 2018

License

6 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT SINK COMPARTMENTS. MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WHICH REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ALONG WITH CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: NO REMINDER PROVIDED ON THE MENU STATING WHICH FOODS REQUIRE DISCLOSURE AND CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE A REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020B.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER THAT IS HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD OR OTHER MEANS OF DRYING UTENSILS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST INSTALL.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vicky's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vicky's Place on file is from Mar 27, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vicky's Place?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vicky's Place.

Has Vicky's Place's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vicky's Place have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vicky's Place 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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