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Vince's Pizza: health inspection history

6217 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60638

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Address: 6217 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60638
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Aug 17, 2026
License number: 1042910
Latest inspection: Aug 17, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown: 6 inspections, Nov 4, 2021 to Aug 17, 2026

Across these 6 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 27 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Aug 17, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SCOOPS/CUPS STORED IN INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON COLD HOLD UNIT ON PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE TO WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN UPDATE TRAINING AND RETAIN ON SITE.

Aug 6, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 25, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN ICE MACHINE (ICE NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RUST ON ALL SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES FREE OF BUILD-UP.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE (TRASH CONTAINER WITH LID) IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MACHINE.

May 4, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES, BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, MISSING OUTLET COVERS AND OPENINGS ALONG OUTLETS IN WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Jan 20, 2022 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: LEGS AND BASE OF PREP TABLES, WHEELS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DUST. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MISSING CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, WORN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 2ND FLOOR HAS EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/OLD EQUIPMENT/DOCUMENTS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 4, 2021 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: NO ONE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: STORAGE RACK FOR UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.