Vito's Vault

5901 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Vito's Vault is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Vito's Vault on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Mar 19, 2024

License

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND CHAFFING DISHES STORED UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE ITEMS OR PROVIDE BARRIER AROUND PIPE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vito's Vault last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vito's Vault on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Vito's Vault's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vito's Vault have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vito's Vault 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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