Villa Del Mar Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2011
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Villa Del Mar Seafood has been inspected three times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2011. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Villa Del Mar Seafood is from Apr 21, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to nine violations.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Villa Del Mar Seafood on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WASHING MULITUSE UTENSILS WITH SOAPY SPONGE AND RINSING DISHES UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING UTENSILS ON DISH RACK WITHOUT SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED 2 TIMES ON SETTING UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE & SANITIZING STILL NOT SETTING UP SINK CONTINUED TO WASH DISHES HER WAY.MANAGER ARRIVED & SHOWED EMPLOYEE HOW TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
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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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR ON FISH DISPLAY UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DEEP FRYER,COOLERS,FREEZERS,ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PARTS,MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA .MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA & BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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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.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS ON REAR PORCH & BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Oct 26, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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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. MUST SEAL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE FRYER AND CHEST FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREA AND CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
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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. MUST REPAIR FAUCET AT 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Mar 8, 2010
Routine
5 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. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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 Healt MUST REPAIR VENTILATION DEVICE INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Villa Del Mar Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Villa Del Mar Seafood on file is from Apr 21, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Villa Del Mar Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Villa Del Mar Seafood.
Has Villa Del Mar Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Villa Del Mar Seafood have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Villa Del Mar Seafood 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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