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VICTOR'S PIZZERIA

5418 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

VICTOR'S PIZZERIA has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 27, 2011. The most recent inspection, on October 17, 2017, found no infractions.

4 of 14 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 2, 2017. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 2, 2017. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on March 2, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on September 17, 2012. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 24 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on March 2, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
  3. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AND SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING SOAP AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND NO SOAP AND TOWELS IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED SMALL PIZZA OVEN,IN LOWER FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS,NEXT TO POP STORAGE IN PREP AREA,BEHIND LARGE PIZZA OVEN,IN TOILET ROOM UNDER SHELVING UNIT,WATER METER IN DINING AREA ,IN OFFICE/FURNANCE ROOM ALONG WALL BASES OF FURNANCE AND HOT WATER TANK,CAR SEATING.ALSO FRONT DOOR SWEEP BROKEN AND REAR SCREEN DOOR HAS A APPX."1/2" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/2/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PIZZA PREP COOLER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,FOIL FROM UPPER SHELVING UNIT AT STOVE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND DINING AREA,MICROWAVE,UNUSED FREEZERS AND COOLERS,FRYER CABINET,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,SERVICE COUNTER,FLOOR MIXER,DOUGH MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,OFFICE/FURNANCE ROOM,SERVICE COUNTER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN CEILING FANS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PIZZA OVEN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT SERVICE COUNTER,FURNANCE/OFFICE AREA,POT & PAN AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PIZZA DOUGH IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINER (GROCERY BAG), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM, WITHOUT DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN/ W COLD RUNNING WATER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR SLICER, MIXER AND CUTTING BOARDS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOORS.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM STOVE,SIDE OF OVEN,GREASE TRAP LID,RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,HOLE IN INTERIOR WALL IN REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF BROKEN AT STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO UNUSED FREEZER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLER,SHELVING UNITS,UNUSED FREEZER,WINDOW SILLS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,MISSING & LOOSE CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION FROM DRAINLINE OF COOLER TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • MUST PROVIDE A HAIR RESTARINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE HE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE. ALSO FOOD BULK CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL ON OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OPENING AND GAP AROUND THE PIPE/CONDUIT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Storage racks inside coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor inside walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Unnecessaqry inside toilet room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served-Cheese and sausage pizza in warmer at 150.0 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation with city of chicago certificate posted. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water at three compartment sink in middle, water coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Storage racks inside coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor inside walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Unnecessaqry inside toilet room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
  13. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. License

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND COOLERS, PREP AND STORAGE RACKS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF SEATS/BOOTHS AT DINING AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.--------MUST INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.-------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES (OR LEVEL) AT PREP AREA, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE OF OFFICE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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