Canvass
Nov 5, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Villa Palermo Inc
2154 W Devon Ave
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5 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Feb 5, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE,NOT INSIDE THE ICE BIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
EXCESS GRIME AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
GREASE AND BUILD UP DUST ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 24, 2025
Fail
13 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD: LIKE SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE FROM PREP COOLER IN PIZZA AREA AND OTHER FOOD READY TO EAT. NO HAND WASHING AFTER HANDLING CARDBOARD, OPEN AND CLOSE REFRIGERATION, DUMPING FOOD IN GARBAGE CONTAINER ETC. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP AREA AND STAFF WASHROOM.ALSO SOAP IN PIZZA PREP AREA HANDWASHING WAS DILUTED WITH WATER WITH RATIO OF MORE WATER THAN SOAP.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HANDWASHING .DO NOT DILUTE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 21Food temperature
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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST ON TOP ANOTHER POT AT STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 122.3F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 5,VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 58.5F, DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 54.3F TO 59F; COOKED CHOPPED SPINACH AT TEMP OF 53.6F. THE MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE BY THE MEAT SLICED IN PREP AREA.POUNDS 8, VALUE 25 PRIORITY VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION 3-501.16(A:1)
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND AND UNDER THE EAST COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE,NOT INSIDE THE ICE BIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
EXCESS GRIME AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
GREASE AND BUILD UP DUST ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-1-2023,REPORT#2586154 #39)3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #40)2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN. #47) 4-501.12 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. #47) 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE DOOR OF THE THREE-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN. #53)6-501.19 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #57)2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 1, 2023
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-501.12 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.19 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 1, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 20, 2023
Pass
8 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES' ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AN ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2023 · Original Source