Vo's Place
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2012
45
Score
VO'S PLACE, located at 5241 W Chicago Ave in Chicago, IL, had a high-risk inspection on August 6, 2012, with a score of 45. This inspection identified 16 minor violations, including issues with maintaining proper food temperatures and adequate facilities. Previous inspections for VO'S PLACE have generally been low-risk.
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Inspection History
Aug 6, 2012
Complaint
16 minor violations.
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Apr 13, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Mar 2, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Violations — Aug 6, 2012 Inspection
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERTAURE OF 2 UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS AT 54.0F & 69.2F WITH READY TO EAT & PERISHABLE FOODS STORED INSIDE OF BOTH COOLERS.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40 OR BELOW .(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT & PERISHABLE FOODS STORED INSIDE OF BOTH REACH IN COOLERS SUCH AS HAM 57.6F,COOKED OKRA 57.1F, SALMON 59.7F,RICE 61.2F,FRENCH TOAST BATTER 59.8F,RAW SHELLED EGGS 74.5F,BANANA PUDDING 55.4F,GRAVY 55.3F,MILK 55.0F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.APPX.3LBS.$15.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC BUCKET WITH SOILED TOWELS SITTING INSIDE OF HAND SINK WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED.MUST REMOVE BUCKET AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS OF SEASONINGS & CHEST FREEZER STORED OUTSIDE IN THE ELEMENTS IN REAR YARD ON SHELVING UNITS & BRICKS.MUST REMOVE FOOD & KEEP PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED SUCH AS RICE,EGGS,GRITS,HAM,ETC.MUST PROVIDE & POST CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED TO VIEW AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.MUST POST TO VIEW AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING HANDLE AT LID OF STEAM TABLE & PROPER HANDLE ON DOOR OF DEEP FRYER & LID ON STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER & CHEST FREEZER,LOOSE WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & MOP SINK,SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE NEWS PAPER FROM SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES,GRILL & GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE,,FILTERS AT HOOD,VENTILATION VENTS,SHELVING UNITS,EXHAUST FAN,PREP TABLES,CHEST FREEZERS,GARBAGE CANS.MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER,AROUND, HEAVY EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS & LIGHT BULBS WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECONNECT MOPS INK.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ON MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR ALL REFRIGERATORS & PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSET & REAR YARD AREA.
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