Village Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Village Pizza 13 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Sep 12, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Village Pizza is from Sep 12, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 12, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CAN INSIDE WASHROOM AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT SITTING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. SAUSAGES AT 58.6F, MOZARELLA CHEESE 56.7F AND MARINATE SAUCE 56.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 17LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $31.00.MUST MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 42.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.COS
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/17/19 INSPECTION #2289074 #37 MUST PROPERLY LABEL FLOUR CONTAINER STORED IN FONT PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN. #41 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #55 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #58 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CAN INSIDE WASHROOM AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT SITTING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS MASK, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FLOUR CONTAINER STORED IN FONT PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CELAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 10, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE GASKETS ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER THAT IS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY BLUE MASKING TAPE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, 3 TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DEAD ROACHES, AND ONE DEAD ROACH UNDER A FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT. NO LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS, AND REMOVE OLD TRAPS & REPLACE WITH NEW TRAPS. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE CIRCULAR HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND WATER DAMANGED CEILING TILES TO THE RIGHT OF THE PIZZA OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ABOVE MENTIONED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND DEAD BUGS IN THE LIGHT SHIELS ON THE FIXTURE IN THE BASEMENT. THE LIGHT SHIELDS WERE ALSO MISSING END CAPS. MUST REMOVE DEAD BUGS FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND INSTALL END CAPS TO THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Oct 21, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Wood pizza trays in poor repair ,broken around the edge and porous material. Need to replace them.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Spider webs on wall under the three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain
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Oct 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Grease and debris on top the waste oil container, also food and debris on ground. Instructed to clean and maintain waste oil container and ground serious violation:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Wood pizza trays in poor repair ,broken around the edge and porous material. Need to replace them.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Spider webs on wall under the three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain
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Jan 5, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 12, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Aug 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING LEAK NEAR REAR DOOR. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 24, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front counter not properly maintained. Instructed to install swing door or fully enclose counter to prevent customer entry to prep area.
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Sep 12, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside grease box maintained or rodent/insect proof. Observed greaser box with waste grease encrusted on top and along sides and ground. Instructed to detail clean grease box to prevent rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left side-cloudy with food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front counter not properly maintained. Instructed to install swing door or fully enclose counter to prevent customer entry to prep area.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation and light covers throught out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cold water handle at second prep area(rear) not maintained. Instructed to repair to supply cold running water.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provided proper hair restraints for all food handlers.
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Feb 1, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN ALL THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AND THE LARGE MIXER HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN,UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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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. SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Apr 11, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
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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 STAINED CEILING TILE REAR KITCHEN AREA
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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 PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 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 REMOVE ALL CLUTTER BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Village Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Village Pizza on file is from Sep 12, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Village Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Village Pizza.
Has Village Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Village Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Village Pizza 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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