Victory Italian
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2022
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Score
Across the available record, Victory Italian has six inspections on file, the first dated 2018. On Jan 21, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Victory Italian since Jan 21, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Victory Italian on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS MAINTAINING THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 45.6F IN MEN'S ROOM AND 44.9F IN WOMEN'S. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2546640 DATED 1/19/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF SALAD PREP COOLER AND HOT LINE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA HARD TO TURN AND SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 19, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS IN 1 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT END OF PREP LINE MAINTAINING THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: MEATBALLS AT 57.1F AND CHICKEN AT 53.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $230. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS MAINTAINING THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 45.6F IN MEN'S ROOM AND 44.9F IN WOMEN'S. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRAY OF CLAMS ON SITE WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF CLAMS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $36. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF SALAD PREP COOLER AND HOT LINE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA HARD TO TURN AND SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Feb 4, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS SUCH AS VARIOUS MEAT SAUCES MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 46.5F. TAGGED MACHINE AND INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA: MEATBALLS IN RED SAUCE AT 57.3F, MEAT SAUCE AT 49.1F., AND CLAM SAUCE AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2019
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST ADD A CONSUMER ADVISORY TO UNDER COOKED FOOD ON THE MENU. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER LINES RUNNING ABOVE BASEMENT SERVICE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SMALL DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED, INSTRUCTED AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER, DARK SECTIONS BY THE COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING
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Mar 20, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE MAIN BAR WITH CEILING UNSMOOTH, COARSE WOOD TEXTURE. MUST PAINT/SEAL THE CEILING IN THIS AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CEILING IN KITCHEN WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF CONDUIT LINES AND PIPES CROSSING OVER THE PREP SPACE (NONE APPEAR TO BE WASTEWATER PIPES), AS WELL AS COARSE WOOD TEXTURE ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND ELIMINATES HARD TO CLEAN AREAS AROUND THE CONDUITS AND PIPES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED LIGHTS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND NEAR ICE MACHINE TO BE UNSHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THESE AREAS. OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 13, 2018
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT BAR WITH NO HANDWASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT BAR TO ALLOW FOR SANITARY HANDLING OF DISHES AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 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 NO PROOF OF CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE ON PREMISES, NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED THAT A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, SHOWING CURRENT SERVICE (WITHIN LAST 12 MONTHS). OBSERVED APPROX. 30 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER AND APPROX. 10 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELF IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ANY PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON PREMISES, OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVIDE CONTRACT SHOWING SERVICE AGREEMENT AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTRACT FOR GARBAGE REMOVAL AT THIS LOCATION, OR LABELED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-20
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED LIGHTS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND NEAR ICE MACHINE TO BE UNSHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THESE AREAS. OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM RPZ VALVE AT DISHROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED BASEMENT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Victory Italian last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Victory Italian on file is from Jan 21, 2022. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Victory Italian?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Victory Italian.
Has Victory Italian's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Victory Italian have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Victory Italian 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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