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VIOLA TACOS & PIES

306 E 75TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

VIOLA TACOS & PIES has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 21, 2016. The most recent inspection, on December 11, 2018, 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: Pests, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 2 times on March 21, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 March 21, 2016. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 March 21, 2016. 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 12 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2017. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED 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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2017. 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. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED SOME DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND WASHROOM; REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED ONE SET OF LIGHTS OUT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELF; REPLACE BLOWN BULBS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. THE MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES BY MANAGEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 21, 2017 AS REQUIRED. #33 MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. #34 CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF UTILITY CLOSET AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK. #35 CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL HOLES IN THE WALL WHERE WALL AND FLOOR MEET INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET UNDER THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MOP SINK. #38 CLEAN AND PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED SOME DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND WASHROOM; REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED ONE SET OF LIGHTS OUT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELF; REPLACE BLOWN BULBS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF UTILITY CLOSET AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE WASHROOM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TOILET, SEAL WHERE WALL AND FLOOR MEET INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET UNDER THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MOP SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN AND PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMP SINK.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO INSTALL A DIPPER WELL NEAR THE PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE GRILL AND OTHER ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE BACKYARD.
  6. License

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • PREP COOLER NOT ON AND OPERATING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F. ALSO HAVE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON AND OPERATING AND MAINTAIN 140 DEGREES F.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NOTED AN OPENING IN THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE LID. MUST REPLACE LID SO THAT THE RECEPTACLE IS RODENT PROOF.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN THE MOP SINK/FURNACE CLOSET.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO INSTALL A DIPPER WELL NEAR THE PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER. REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET AND THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE MOP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE GRILL AND OTHER ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE BACKYARD.

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