Villa Rosa Pizza Kitchen

5345 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Villa Rosa Pizza Kitchen has been inspected 10 times since 2016. On Jan 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Villa Rosa Pizza Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 12, 2024
License
No violations found.
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Sep 19, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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May 6, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 6, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FOOD PREP AREA THAT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 12, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND PROVIDE THE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED AND RAW FOOD BEING SERVED ON PREMISEDS ON THE MENU AND ON THE WALLS FOR CUSTOMER TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 13, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired, replaced. Prep table lower shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by prep table in kitchen prep area had peeling paint/ exposed plaster. shall be repaired/sealed.
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Mar 9, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some foods not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
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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 repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler door gaskets not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Jun 7, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Villa Rosa Pizza Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Villa Rosa Pizza Kitchen on file is from Jan 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Villa Rosa Pizza Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Villa Rosa Pizza Kitchen.

Has Villa Rosa Pizza Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Villa Rosa Pizza Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Villa Rosa Pizza Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Villa Rosa Pizza Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Villa Rosa Pizza Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.