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Vinces Pizzeria & Taqueria — Vince's Pizza & Taqueria

1527 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2015
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Vinces Pizzeria & Taqueria — Vince's Pizza & Taqueria stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Vinces Pizzeria & Taqueria — Vince's Pizza & Taqueria is from Jan 26, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Vinces Pizzeria & Taqueria — Vince's Pizza & Taqueria on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP 2-DOOR RC COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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95
Apr 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE MEATS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE DRY BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP WITH HANDLE OUT OF FOOD OR IN A SEPERATRE CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
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Dec 30, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MEAT,CHICKEN,PIZZA,TACOS ETC). OWNER PRESENTED A LETTER THAT HE PASSED THE EXAMS SINCE APRIL 2013. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW UP WITH THE COURSE PROVIDER TO OBTAIN TO CITY FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR USED FOR DRY STORAGE.
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Sep 17, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER (GATE)BY ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA BETWEEN FRONT PREP AREA AND SITTING AREA TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM GOING INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A UTILITY SINK AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SINK.
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90
Aug 13, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (08/10/12).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Apr 20, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARD USED FOR SHELF LINER, IN REAR STORAGE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR BY THE POP COOLER IN FRONT OF WINDOW,NORTH-WEST SIDE.
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90
Mar 2, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS/FREEZER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,AND PROPERLY STORED AGAINST WALL AT 3COMP. NOT TO TOUCH THE WALLS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE CLEAN UTENSILS AND FOOD PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMERTER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vinces Pizzeria & Taqueria — Vince's Pizza & Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vinces Pizzeria & Taqueria — Vince's Pizza & Taqueria on file is from Jan 26, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vinces Pizzeria & Taqueria — Vince's Pizza & Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vinces Pizzeria & Taqueria — Vince's Pizza & Taqueria.

Has Vinces Pizzeria & Taqueria — Vince's Pizza & Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vinces Pizzeria & Taqueria — Vince's Pizza & Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vinces Pizzeria & Taqueria — Vince's Pizza & Taqueria 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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