Villa Rosa Pizza and Pasta
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, Villa Rosa Pizza and Pasta has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Villa Rosa Pizza and Pasta's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 8, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALLED NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN BOTH SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE PIZZA OVEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH UNITS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COVING NOT INSTALLED ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING COVING.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMMMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING REQUIREMENT HAS NOT BEEN MET BY ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.
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Sep 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF 2DR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED CEILING AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT SAME AT CEILING ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN VENTITALITION EXAHUST UNIT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AT THE EXHAUST HOOD UNIT.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE 2DR PASTA COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE INNER DOOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. DOOR IS LOOSE. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 2DR PASTA COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST USE HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED PREP COOK NOT USING A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jun 27, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND BULK ITEMS.
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE ON WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
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Nov 28, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1887536 DATED ON 08/11/11 #38-Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning. THE ABOVE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (12/05/12).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPATULAS IMPROPERLY STORED IN GAP BEHIND PREP TABLE TOP AND WALL. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RACK FOR SPATULAS ALSO MUST REPAIR ALL DAMAGED PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR SINK.
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Aug 11, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repair/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, prep tables, and storage shelving 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 under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink, rear storage areas, cooking equipment need cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings that had gaps, peeling paint shall be repair/sealed, walls that had peeling paint by prep table shall be repair, sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in reach in cooler shall be provided, light shields need cleaning in kitchen prep area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Nov 26, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in utility closet not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Nov 19, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected 9-19-2010, report #250948: #35- Wall behind storage cabinet and prep area not sealed. Instructed to reseal holes and cracks. #35- Coving not properly attached to walls. Instructed to reseal rubber coving. #38- Three compartment sink slow draining water in middle compartment. Instructed to repair to prevent slow drain. #38- Shield not provided between exposed and three compartment sinks. Instructed to install non-absorbent shield between sinks. Serious citation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after every use.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in utility closet not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall in toilet room has peeling paint. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint surface.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair drainline to prevent leak.
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Jun 15, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Wooden cutting surface attached to steam table not maintained. Instructed to replace wooden cutting board.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Filters and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in utility closet not maintained or cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall behind storage cabinet and prep area not sealed. Instructed to reseal holes and cracks. Coving not properly attached to walls. Instructed to reseal rubber coving.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Three compartment sink slow draining water in middle compartment. Instructed to repair to prevent slow drain. Shield not provided between exposed and three compartment sinks. Instructed to install non-absorbent shield between sinks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Villa Rosa Pizza and Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Villa Rosa Pizza and Pasta on file is from Jan 8, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Villa Rosa Pizza and Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Villa Rosa Pizza and Pasta.
Has Villa Rosa Pizza and Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Villa Rosa Pizza and Pasta have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Villa Rosa Pizza and Pasta 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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