Vinis Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Vinis Pizza has 24 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 MISSING LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEW LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE TAKE OUT MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SANITATION MANAGER AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 6, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DIRT ON FLOORS IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE , AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 27, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED IN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER STORED AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SAUSAGE AT 46.9F, PEPPERONI AT 50.0F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 53.4F, AND PASTA AT 53.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATLEY $1,000. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS WINGS, PASTA, SAUSAGE, AND PEPPERONI MAINTAINING THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES: 3 DOOR COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.6F AND WALK-IN COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 51.8F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Aug 13, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 6, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) #36,#47,#55,#58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2252574 DATED:01/15/2019 #36-OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN #47-OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. #55-OBSERVED UNNECESSARY AND CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. #58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8.13.2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES IN WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPENTS,DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PIZZA OVEN.
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Jan 15, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD (PIZZA, BEEF, CHICKEN ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCARD DATES ON FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH A DISCARD DATE THAT WILL BE HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD TO MENU WITH AN ASTERISK LEADING TO THE RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. 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 AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN DRAIN STOPPER IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY AND CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 16, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (IN PREP/COOKING AREA). NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. PIZZA PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.2F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF SLICED HAM AT 62.4F, MOZARELLA CHEESE AT 56.4F, PIZZA SAUCE AT 54.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $25.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 8 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MILD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER INCLUDING SHELVES INSIDE REACH IN COLLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA INCLUDING FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER FOR MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN FRONT COUNTER SHELVES. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Sep 28, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM AROUND HAND WASH BOWL. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND WASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (X2) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH PIZZA LARGE WOOD SPATULAS SURFACE IS ENCRUSTED WITH RAW AND COOKED FOOD ALSO WOOD SPATULA IS BROKEN AT EDGE AND THE OTHER SURFACE IS BLACK/BURNED ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID SPATULAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA BY THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BOTH PREP AREAS NOT MAINTAINED.HOT WATER IS PROVIDED ON BOTH HOT/COLD HANDLES.IT TAKE 15 MINUTES OR BETTER OF CONTINUOUSLY COLD WATER TO REACH COLD WATER HANDLE AND TO DISPENSE COLD WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINKS AND PROVIDED COLD WATER QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO SAID SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
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Sep 15, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1236130 DATED ON 01/02/14 REMAINS-#32 OBSERVED PIZZA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE FROM DOOR HINDGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED COOLER DOOR, #40 MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (PLASTIC FORKS, SPOONS) HELD INSIDE CONTAINER ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER NOT PROPERLY STORED/INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS (HANDLES UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE FROM DOOR HINDGE AND WOODEN SHELF ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR/SURFACE OF SHELF CRACKING. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED COOLER DOOR AND REPLACE OR PAINT SAID SHELF/SURFACE OF SHELF MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICES. NOTED COOKED PIZZA INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 75.8F AND 78.4F INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING/DISPLAY UNIT. THE SAID UNIT WAS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA) MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $15.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 2 LBS. MANAGER TURNED THE UNIT ON NOW WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 149.4F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND/ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----------MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL BEHIND/UNDER HAND SINK INSIDE TOILET ROOM AND SEAL OPENING AT THE CORNER OF MOP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PREP COOLER.
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Oct 26, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under pizza oven not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Dec 19, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found no certified food mgr. with a city of chicago while preparing, handling potentially hazardous foods (pizza, sausage italian beef) at time of inspection on 7/28/2011. Citation #H000072728, with at court date of 9/15/2011, at 400 W. Superior in Room # 112 at 2:00 PM.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated, labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date and label food itemes in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelvin/racks that had rust/peeling paint shall be repair/replaced. Rear storage shelving had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repair, sealed, reach in cooler shelving had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks 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, cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink area, rear storage area, and front closet area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced, walls in kitchen prep areas, and by fron couner not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning, missing light shields shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, bathrooms, dining areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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May 26, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 19, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND ROD THE PIPE AND CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE TRAP BOX.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SURROUNDING AREA OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND THE THE RIM OF THE LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE 3 COMPT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP BOX . DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. REPAIR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, REAR DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND THE GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER. MUST REPAIR ALL THE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, PREP AREA, SURROUNDING AREA OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL THE GAP AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CLEAN WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES THROUGH-OUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OR CHANGE THE BULB TO SHATTERED PROOFED BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK FAUCET. REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vinis Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vinis Pizza on file is from Apr 4, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vinis Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Vinis Pizza.
Has Vinis Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vinis Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vinis 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.
How often is Vinis Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vinis Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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