Victor's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2017
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Score
Across the available record, Victor's Pizzeria has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Mar 9, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Victor's Pizzeria since Mar 9, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Victor's Pizzeria is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 9, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 2, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AND SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING SOAP AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND NO SOAP AND TOWELS IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED SMALL PIZZA OVEN,IN LOWER FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS,NEXT TO POP STORAGE IN PREP AREA,BEHIND LARGE PIZZA OVEN,IN TOILET ROOM UNDER SHELVING UNIT,WATER METER IN DINING AREA ,IN OFFICE/FURNANCE ROOM ALONG WALL BASES OF FURNANCE AND HOT WATER TANK,CAR SEATING.ALSO FRONT DOOR SWEEP BROKEN AND REAR SCREEN DOOR HAS A APPX."1/2" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/2/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PIZZA PREP COOLER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,FOIL FROM UPPER SHELVING UNIT AT STOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND DINING AREA,MICROWAVE,UNUSED FREEZERS AND COOLERS,FRYER CABINET,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,SERVICE COUNTER,FLOOR MIXER,DOUGH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,OFFICE/FURNANCE ROOM,SERVICE COUNTER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN CEILING FANS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PIZZA OVEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT SERVICE COUNTER,FURNANCE/OFFICE AREA,POT & PAN AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 26, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA DOUGH IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINER (GROCERY BAG), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM, WITHOUT DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN/ W COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR SLICER, MIXER AND CUTTING BOARDS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Oct 1, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOORS.
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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM STOVE,SIDE OF OVEN,GREASE TRAP LID,RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,HOLE IN INTERIOR WALL IN REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF BROKEN AT STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO UNUSED FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLER,SHELVING UNITS,UNUSED FREEZER,WINDOW SILLS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,MISSING & LOOSE CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION FROM DRAINLINE OF COOLER TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAIR RESTARINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Oct 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE HE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE. ALSO FOOD BULK CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL ON OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING AND GAP AROUND THE PIPE/CONDUIT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Sep 25, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage racks inside coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor inside walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessaqry inside toilet room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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Sep 17, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served-Cheese and sausage pizza in warmer at 150.0 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation with city of chicago certificate posted. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water at three compartment sink in middle, water coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage racks inside coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor inside walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessaqry inside toilet room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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Oct 3, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND COOLERS, PREP AND STORAGE RACKS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF SEATS/BOOTHS AT DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.--------MUST INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.-------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES (OR LEVEL) AT PREP AREA, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE OF OFFICE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Feb 22, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 CHEST FREEZER DOOR AND AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. NOTED SCREEN (SKYLIGHT WINDOW) ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT COVER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3RD COMPARTMENT (RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -----MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. FOUND CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OFFICE AREA (NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STORAGE ITEM MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Feb 17, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Victor's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Victor's Pizzeria on file is from Mar 9, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Victor's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Victor's Pizzeria.
Has Victor's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Victor's Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Victor's Pizzeria 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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