Villa Palermo
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2019
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Score
Villa Palermo appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 8, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 8, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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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
Aug 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPRATURE OF THE TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 56.6F TO 57.0F. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $40.00, 10 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB (0NE OUT OF TWO) LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CHOPPING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK COLOR. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE 3 COMPT SINK WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: 3-501.14(A) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING COOLED IMPROPERLY. APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS OF COOKED PORK RIBS AND MEAT LASAGNA FOUND IN DEEP METAL CONTAINERS, TIGHTLY WRAPPED/SEALED WITH PLASTIC WRAP ON A PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. RIBS AT 116.6F AND LASAGNA AT 98.8F. NO TEMPERATURE COOKING/COOLING LOGS ON SITE OR AVAILABLE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED APPROXIMATE VALUE AT $100.00. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED,
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION AND EXPIRATION DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112 BROKEN/INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12(C) FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(A) MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 11, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS FOR BULK FOOD:SUGAR,SALT ETC.REMOVE RIPPED /DIRTY BAGS . OBSERVED FOAM CUP INSIDE RED SAUCE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO BE ABLE TO PICK-UP FOOD AND MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Mar 30, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5# OF COOKED GROUND BEEF STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 97.2F(COOKED IN THE MORNING); 10# OF COOKED RIB TIPS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50 6F; 72# OF COOKED ROAST BEEF STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.2F-52.3F-52.3F-54,7F AND 55.6F.PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS COOKED YESTERDAY PER MANAGER/OWNER STATEMENT.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW, HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH BY THE MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 89,VALUE 164 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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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: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON SIDE/PREP AREA: ON TOP SHELVES BY THE FOOD, AND INSIDE A PAN WERE CLEAN UTENSILS AND FOOD AREA STORED. UNABLE TO CHECK BESIDE SMALL PREP COOLER BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR DUE TO MANY ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. OVER 20 DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS FOR BULK FOOD:SUGAR,SALT ETC.REMOVE RIPPED /DIRTY BAGS . OBSERVED FOAM CUP INSIDE RED SAUCE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO BE ABLE TO PICK-UP FOOD AND MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HANDLE PROVIDED AT WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER BY THE EAST PREP AREA,ALSO RUST SHELVES INSIDE THE SAME FREEZER.NEED TO PROVIDE HANDLE AND SHELVES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED DEEP FRYER,HOOD.REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER.REMOVE GREASE ,RUST AND PAINT GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL OF EQUIPMENT INCLUDED COOLERS AND FREEZERS.UNSEALED TILE AT BASEBOARD/COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND GRIME CAULKING AROUND WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER PREMISES AT ALL TIME TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Jul 21, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE EAST WALL. ALSO, THE CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP DARK GROOVES, IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 59.2F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF COOLER UNTIL SERVICED. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. WALK IN COOLER ON PREIMISES IS HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 38.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPS RANGED FROM 58.2F TO 63.5F. 2 LBS OF EGGS AT 60F, VALUED AT $5. 3 LBS OF MILK/WHIPPING CREAM AT 60.2F, VALUED $8.75. 22 LBS OF RICOTTA CHEESE AT 58.2F, VALUED AT $57. 2 LBS OF SALAD DRESSING AT 63.5F, VALUED AT $8. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1506748, DATED 10/15/2015. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED: #34; Floors in kitchen area by hot water heater not clean need cleaning(corners). #38; 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced. #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE EAST WALL. ALSO, THE CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP DARK GROOVES, IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS OR GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, OVENS, MOUNTED CAN OPENER, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FRIDGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 NOT CLEAN AROUND THE MOP SINK AND 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, MISSING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FULLY WORKING LIGHT ALSO, LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT, CLEAN SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LINENS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE COOKING OR PREPPING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items in walk in cooler and reach in cooler not dated, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.
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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. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen area by hot water heater not clean need cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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May 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. LARGE POT INSIDE SINK AND LARGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF SINK. ALSO, NO SOAP AT SINK. CRITCAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED REMOVE ITEMS IN FRONT AND INSIDE SINK. ALSO, SUPPLY SINK WITH SOAP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND OVEN AREAS.(GREASE BUILD UP)
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Jan 23, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AREA WHERE THE REACH IN COOLER IS LOCATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT, OVER 15 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AREA WHERE THE REACH IN COOLER IS LOCATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING THE SALAD, NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER,T0 PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION,(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE).
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Jul 1, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS RIBS AT 49.0F, HAMBURGER AT 47.8F, CHICKEN THIGH AT 45.9F, BEEF AT 48.6F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS TOTAL $450.00 AND 275 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTON SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE EXTERIOR AND DOOR OF ALL THE WALK IN COOLER, REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND ALL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE OVEN, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND CEILING LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT, THE FILTER OF THE HOOD AND THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD.WALL BY THE BASE CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE BICYCLES AND ALL THE EMPLOYEES CLOTHINGS AND SHOES. ON THE SHELVINGS WITH CANNED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND SHOES .
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Villa Palermo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Villa Palermo on file is from Aug 8, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Villa Palermo?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Villa Palermo.
Has Villa Palermo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Villa Palermo have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Villa Palermo 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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