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LA VILLA

3632 N PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LA VILLA has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 13, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 11, 2013, found no infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 2, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on June 2, 2011. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 19 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 2, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 2, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Suspected Food Poisoning

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found some items not properly dated/labeled in walk in coolers, walk in freezer, reach in coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in coolers, and reach in freezer.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced, rear storage shelving in bsmt. storage area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, prep table lower shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, and storage shelving need cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage areas under shelving(1st floor, bsmt.)not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged/loose ceiling tile in kitchen pre area shall be repaired/replaced, ceiling tiles in front prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in pizza prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).
  3. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. GUN HOLDER IN BAR -BANQUET,DINING AREA NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR FAN IN ALL COOLERS DIRTY ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ACCUMULATED ICE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED; WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 1 COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR TOP OF COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,SHELVES BECOMING RUSTY ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK-1ST FLOOR MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK-1ST FLR NEEDS REPAINTING; CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED WALL ON PIPES AT THE BAR AREA IN BANQUET MUST BE REPLACED,PROPERLY SEAL WALL
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • 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. BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED; ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN 2 PREP COOLERS
  5. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Multi use utensils not proerply stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Bottom of prep tables rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Exterior between equipment, can opener, interior ice machine panel, utensil, cooking equipment and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in basement, walk in cooler in basement, along wallbase and in corner not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ventilation and light covers in prep table area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Ceiling has peeling paint above dish machine. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint ceiling.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Unecessary articles stored in basement and second floor. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate 6 inches or higher off floor and away from wall.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
  6. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Multi use utensils not proper stored. Instructed to in vert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Storage shelves under prep table, storage racks, interior ice machine panel, cabinet of deep fryer, sink and cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase, behind equipment, in floor of oven not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and daily.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling in has peeling paint in hallway and basement. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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