Vito & Nicks
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Vito & Nicks 30 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Vito & Nicks on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENINGS OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN BEER COOLING UNIT FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE PIZZA PREP REACH IN WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BASE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA WITHA BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE WALL OF THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM LOOSE IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS HEAVY WALL SPLATTER IN THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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74
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: HEAVILY STAINED AND WORN DISHWASHING RACKS. INSTD TO REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EXIT DOOR IN PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT VARIOUS AREAS AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROTECTED
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86
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS BEVERAGES WITHOUT LIDS/COVERS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COVERED BEVERAGES IN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: TOP EXTERIOR OF WAREWASH MACHINE AROUND GAUGES WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SMALL HOLE IN CEILING IN CORNER BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT/TRASH. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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82
Jul 10, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING IN TO THE DOOR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER DOORS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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May 12, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: DAMAGED EAST WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EVEN SURFACE, FREE OF HOLES AND GAPS.
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90
May 2, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED EAST WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EVEN SURFACE, FREE OF HOLES AND GAPS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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82
Apr 7, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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95
Mar 30, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/6/21 REPORT 2523749 NOT CORRECTED: 58- MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAININ AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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70
Aug 6, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL TABLE LEGS ON EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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90
May 25, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Mar 26, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACE IN WOMWN WASHROOM FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGENS TRAINING. IN STRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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90
Mar 10, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR. UNABLE TO CUT HOT WATER OFF FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACE IN WOMWN WASHROOM FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGENS TRAINING. IN STRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 12, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 1, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR ANIMAL BASED RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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70
Apr 17, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDTHE WALL BEHIND THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPAINT WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE.
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Mar 7, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER WITH BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOT, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AT FRONT OF PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PLASTER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD WITHOUT BEAR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT.
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86
Feb 3, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA WITH WORN, UNEVEN,CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES, INSTD. TO REPAIR FLOOR, REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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95
Jan 26, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2/23/16 REPORT 1632145 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED THE BAR WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN AND CHIPPING WOOD SURFACE AT COUNTERTOP AND SIDES AT FRONT PIZZA PREP COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR COUNTERTOP AND SIDES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA WITH WORN, UNEVEN, CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR, REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WORN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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78
Feb 23, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 10LBS OF SAUSAGE ON THE COUNTER AT 46.7F AND 8LBS OF CHEESE ON THE COUNTER AT 49.1F USED FOR MAKING PIZZAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 18LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $60. 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: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGE, CHEESE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF A PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE AND SAUCE SPLATTER ON THE SHELVING OF THE SAME PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOE AND INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Aug 26, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RED SAUCE ON THE FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.REPAIR WALL ON SIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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86
Jun 11, 2014
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUST RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BEVERAGE LINES/HOSES IN THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-R0UTE BEVERAGE LINES/HOSES OR PROVIDE BARRIERS TO KEEP HOSES FROM TOUCHING THE CONSUMABLE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER, PREP TABLES, SHELVES THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN THE BASEMENT AND THROUGH OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND REAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTILATION HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AND HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE PPM OF SANITIZER) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 4, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. 50 ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER, ON THE SHELVING AND ON THE BOXES AND 15 IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM ON THE SHELVING/FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUST RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BEVERAGE LINES/HOSES IN THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-R0UTE BEVERAGE LINES/HOSES OR PROVIDE BARRIERS TO KEEP HOSES FROM TOUCHING THE CONSUMABLE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER, PREP TABLES, SHELVES THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN THE BASEMENT AND THROUGH OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND REAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTILATION HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AND HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE PPM OF SANITIZER) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN THE REAR SLOW COOKER. CLEAN INSIDE FRYER DOORS. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE FLOUR FROM UNDER FRONT PREP AREA.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR THE LEAKING FACUET AT THE FRONT BAR 3 COMP.SINK AND THE REAR 3 COMP. SINK IN DISH AREA.
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Apr 4, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 AND SANITIZE SLICER AND #10 CAN OPENER, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND BAR AREA.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.NEED TO CLEAN WALL FRONT FLOUR TABLE. CLEAN CEILING FRONT.
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86
Sep 7, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL HOOKS HOLDING MULTI USE UTENSILS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND LIQOUR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING, REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 30, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 10-12 RODENT DROPPING IN LIQOUR ROOM. SIDE ENTERANCE DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. LIGHT VISIBLE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPT# 577209 3/2/11 THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED: #33 COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. GREASE BUILD UP. #36 LIGHTS IN DISH, STORAGE AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. #40 THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN AND WALKK IN COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.
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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. ALL HOOKS HOLDING MULTI USE UTENSILS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND LIQOUR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING, REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 2, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each use. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN STORAGE, DISH AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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. THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 18, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PIZZA COOLER AROUND GASKETS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHING COOKING LINE WITH FOOD/GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHILELD NEEDED OVER LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Apr 19, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, SAUSAGE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Feb 18, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCES OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, EMPLOYEE JACKET ON MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA WHERE BEEF IS SLICED AND KEYS ON PLATES. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ON ICE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND DISPOSE OF ICE. ALSO FOOD HANDLER ANSWERING PHONE AND THEN PROCEEDING TO ASSEMBLE PIZZAS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS. INSTD MGR ON PROCEDURES TO CONTROL SOURCES OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A) CRITICAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ASSEMBLING PIZZAS, SANDWICHES). ALSO NO CERTIFICATES POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER RACKS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON SITE, CIGARETTE BUTTS IN DISHMACHINE SCRAPE SINK AND ALSO IN BASEMENT. PREMISES HAS BEEN CITED FOR SMOKING VIOLATIONS PREVIOUSLY ON 04/11/08 (22788), 10/17/08 (151239). INSTD MGR NO SMOKING ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vito & Nicks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vito & Nicks on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vito & Nicks?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Vito & Nicks.
Has Vito & Nicks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vito & Nicks have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Vito & Nicks means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Vito & Nicks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vito & Nicks is inspected around two times per year on average.
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