Vintea
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2025
70
Score
VINTEA, located at 818 N State St, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 26, 2025, resulting in a score of 70. The inspection identified seven minor violations. VINTEA has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its seven recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Oct 7, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 9, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Aug 27, 2024
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
35
Jun 22, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Jun 10, 2022
License
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Violations — Mar 26, 2025 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A GAP UNDER THE DOOR OF ABOUT 1/4 INCH AND THE BOTTOM LEFT GAP. ALSO OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE TWO WHITE REFRIGERATORS ARE AND ON THE HOT WATER UNIT CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INNER WHITE OPENING OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A DARK BUILD UP ON THE LIP OF THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION ICE BUILDING UP.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF BOTH OF THE WHITE REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS INSIDE AND ON THE GASKET SEALS AROUND EACH ONE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED ON THE LOWER SHELVING NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. (WHILE WORKER IS WORKING IN THE CLOSET) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RELOCATE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND IN UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING IN THE NON COOKING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE FAN VENT IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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