Vpt Grill
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2022
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Score
Vpt Grill appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2019. The most recent visit was on Sep 26, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Vpt Grill is from Sep 26, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 26, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUPMENT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN CHEST FREEZER LID IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 13, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BURGERS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 2, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD MENU IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE ON THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER(BURGERS) AND A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING AT BOTTOM OF MENU. MUST ADD AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). ALSO AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU, THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MUST BE ADDED, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY METAL RACKS IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAINT AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2019
License
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PHYSICAL BARRIER ON THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE WATER HEATER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER THE OVEN,AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BIG HOLE ON THE WALL BASE IN THE CORNER CLOSE TO THE ATM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vpt Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vpt Grill on file is from Sep 26, 2022. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vpt Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Vpt Grill.
Has Vpt Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vpt Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vpt 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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