Vio Cafe & Grill

2000 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Vio Cafe & Grill five times, with records going back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2014. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Vio Cafe & Grill's record stops at Nov 14, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Vio Cafe & Grill's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: All clean multi-use kitchen service utensils must be properly stored with handles up tp prevent contamination before use.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Light shields throughout the kitchen food prep areas are dirty,clean,sanitize interiors of light shields and maintain. Seal opening on tiled wall above the mop sink and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: No thermometer inside the walk-in-cooler.Instructed to provide and maintain a visible thermometer at all times.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Clean and organize basement food prep area and remove unnecessary articles in storage room near the walk-in-cooler and maintain items stored 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

May 23, 2014

Routine

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN BREAST). SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKER AND MOP SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

Oct 18, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BASEMENT SLICER.ALSO 1ST FLOOR FILTERS NEED CLEANING.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND RE-ATTACH (LOOSE/GAP) WALL BEHIND UPRIGHT COKE COOLER.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS 1ST FLOOR.

Feb 20, 2013

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SERVING COUNTER IS RAW WOOD, SEAL THE RAW WOOD SO IT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: THE BROWN BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS ROUGH AND UNSANITARY, RESEAL THE WALL SO IT IS LIGHT COLORED, SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Nov 28, 2012

License

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SERVING COUNTER IS RAW WOOD, SEAL THE RAW WOOD SO IT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: THE BROWN BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS ROUGH AND UNSANITARY, RESEAL THE WALL SO IT IS LIGHT COLORED, SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vio Cafe & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vio Cafe & Grill on file is from Nov 14, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vio Cafe & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vio Cafe & Grill.

Has Vio Cafe & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vio Cafe & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vio Cafe & Grill 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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