Villa Rosa Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Villa Rosa Pizza, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2020. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Villa Rosa Pizza's record stops at Apr 17, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up eight times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Villa Rosa Pizza on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2020
Complaint
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: PREMISES LABELING READY TO EAT FOODS (PASTA, PASTA SAUCE, ETC) WITH DATE OF PREPARATION ONLY. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS), WITH PREPARATION DATE COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION BOTTLE STORED NEXT TO PIZZA BOXES. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN SALAD PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS AT INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Aug 30, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS (MARINARA SAUCE, COOKED CHICKEN, PASTA, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY (HAMBURGERS COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. (INCLUDING HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS). INSTD TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR BEAR RESTRAINT
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Jun 8, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER, AND REAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD STORAGE, DOUGH FOUND IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR ZIP/LOC BAGGIES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING/REPAINTING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL. ALSO REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND CLEAN REAR PREP LIGHT SHIELDS.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 28, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY 3 TIER CART BOTTOM SHELF, IN REAR DISH AREA, AND FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. OBSERVED FOIL ON STORAGE SHELF ABOVE 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 17, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOLERS AND CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKS AT THE ELBOW AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.
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Jun 9, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1375497, DATED 11/18/13 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES IN PIZZA PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT LINES. 38-NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT WAIT STATION/SALAD STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOLERS AND CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKS AT THE ELBOW AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.
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Nov 18, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTD TO RE GROUT LINES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT WAIT STATION/SALAD STATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Aug 9, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. REPLACE MISSING EXTERIOR PANEL FOR ICE MACHINE HARDWARE. EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT WITH RUSTY SURFACES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT PIPES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCETS OF EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER LINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. REPLACE SAME.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
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Jan 20, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND WITH PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Oct 21, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IMPROPERLY INBETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO OVEN IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. CRACKED FLOOR TILES NEAR OFFICE. REPLACE SAME. FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
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Jun 17, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WHEELS OF FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
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May 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2010
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: OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE OFFICE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE DROPPINGS. HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND OTHER AREAS. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF WALLS THRU-OUT. ALSO OUTLET COVERS MISSING. REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Villa Rosa Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Villa Rosa Pizza on file is from Apr 17, 2020. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Villa Rosa Pizza?
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.
Has Villa Rosa Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Villa Rosa Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Villa Rosa Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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