Alla Vita

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Inspections

1. Jul 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT 2 ICE MACHINES AT LOWER LEVEL.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     FOUND POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS WHERE FOOD CONTAINERS ARE BEING STORED.MUST RELOCATE OR PROVIDE LIGHT AT STORAGE AREAS.

2. Dec 31, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Nov 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     Found the following TCS foods held at improper temperature in prep cooler. 5lbs of moist mozzarella cheese at 52.1f, 3 lbs of tomato marinara sauce at 54.2f and 6 lbs of cooked ground beef at 64.6f. Instructed manager to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Food discarded valued at $20. Priority violation 7-38-005.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     Prep cooler at pizza station not holding proper temperature, air temp at 64.5f where TCS food held. Instructed manager to maintain 41f or lower for all coolers. Priority violation 7-38-005, cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     Several food handlers not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     Knives wedged between prep coolers, instructed to keep utensils in-use at a clean surface.

4. Oct 16, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: MEAT BALLS W/ RED PASTA SAUCE AT 125.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE DISH AND BROGUHT THE TEMPERATURE UP TO 165 AND HOT HELD IT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     OBSERVED CLEAR CONTAINERS WET AND STACKED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INVERT DISHES AFTER SANITIZING AND PROPERLY AIR DRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE WALL (FOUNDATION) LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM(S) EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

5. Jul 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER (LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT) TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF SAUCE 50.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 22 QTS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

6. Jun 14, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Jun 7, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINER BY THE DRY STORAGE STATION WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING THAT THE DUMPSTER COULD NOT BE CLOSED AND BOXES ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS DUE TO THE OVERFLOW. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

8. Oct 29, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT PIZZA STATION HAND SINK.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER AND FOOTNOTE ON MENU TO IDENTIFY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIUOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED LARGE, BLACK WASTE WATER PIPE DIRECTLY ABOVE TO GO DRY STORAGE PRODUCTS. MUST COMPLETELY ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL RECEPTACLES IN ALL UNISEX AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LIQUID AND DEBRIS IN SPACES BETWEEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR / GROUT TO MAKE FLOORS EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

9. Jan 14, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED (WOBBLING) LOOSE BASE OF FAUCET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTED.

10. May 7, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, SHELLFISH, BEEF ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO LICENSE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

11. Feb 7, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      Inadequate utensils sanitizing, found no sanitizer 0 ppm, at front bar low temp dish washing machine at final rinse. Machine was running on an empty sanitizer container and in use at time of inspection, with plastic container and bar utensils inside unit. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Critical citation issued. 7-38-030. By the end of inspection a new sanitizer container was placed and a proper concentration of 100 ppm obtained.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      Observed prepackaged bags of custom ice cubes, for public consumption, stored in front bar freezer with no dates or labels. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Observed chipped and peeling paint on stair case wall leading to basement area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Observed clutter in dry storage area on west wall in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to organize, remove necessary items, detail clean and maintain at all times.

12. Oct 24, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING ON THE PATH FROM THE BASEMENT KITCHEN TO THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON THE PATH TO 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED AN OVERHEAD LEAK IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.