AVANTI CAFFE.
200 W JACKSON BLVD · LOOP, CHICAGO
14 of 21 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 182026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN COUNTERTOPS AND CUTTING BOARDS ALONG THE FRONT SERVICE/REAR KITCHEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES AND OTHER IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY THE ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 32025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
Low temp dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on Cl test strips, machine was being used on empty sanitizer container. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
Prep coolers missing thermometer, instructed to provide in an easy to view/ warmest part of cooler.
Re-using empty plastic food container ( sour cream, cheese... ) as a multi-use utensils with chipped edges, Instructed to use proper containers.
JAN 52024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
Found a large container of cooked beans held in walk-in cooler with internal temp of 51.3f, beans held in walk-in cooler from a day before. Instructed manager to cool down hot TCS foods with the required time frame and hold at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Beans discarded valued at $10.
Bulk food container not labeled (salt). Instructed to label.
MAR 32023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE LEFT MICROWAVE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
FEB 82022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BY THE COFFEE STATION AND BACK FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHIG SINK
OBSERVED BEANS AND PASTA OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND PUT INTO DIFFERENT CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELLING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH IDENTIFIABLE COMMON NAME.
FOUND VENT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN, SAID VENTS TO ASSURE THEY ARE NOT A SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION BY DUST, DIRT, AND OTHER MATERIALS.
. FOUND DINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. SUCH WRITTEN RECORD SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST OF ANY CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THIS ORDER. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. 2021-2.
PREMISES HAS NO WRITTEN RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR TESTING STATUS PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION.
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JAN 42021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE TILES ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MAR 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION , THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS..APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST @53.0F, 2 LBS OF DELI MEAT @ 51.0F BOTH LOCATED IN COOLING UNIT,4 LBS OF SLICED TOMATO AND LEAFY GREENS @63.0F ON FRONT PREP TABLE AND 1LB OF COOKED NOODLES ON PREP TABLE @ 64.0F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED INSIDE UNIT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT REPAIRED AND TEMPERATURE NOTED @39.0F AT CLOSE OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS OF FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2345662 ON NOVEMBER 15, 2019. #58 STATES "NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, SLICED DELI MEAT NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED FOOD PREPACKAGED WITH NO LABEL, PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ARE MADE ON SITE AND CONTAINS MILK EGGS CHEESE AND POSSIBLE OTHER ALLERGENS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS ALREADY PART OF THE COMMON OR USUAL NAME OF THE RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THAT COOKING AND BAKING DISHES ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA BEFORE WASHING.MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD DISHES TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCH OF THE FLOOR
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER COOLER LOCATED IN PIZZA PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS IN WATER HEATER STORAGE ROOM.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE IT TO PROPER STORAGE ROOM
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAR 152018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED COOKIES AT FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED . INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME AND INGREDIENTS OF FOOD ITEM.MUST INSTALL.
FOUND FOOD BREAD DOUGH STORED IN GROCERY/ NON FOOD GRADE BAG. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST ONLY BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE. ALSO ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVING NEEDED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 312017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Found prepped, potentially hazardous foods (pastas, sliced meats, etc.) without proper label. Found bulk food items (rice, etc.) without proper labels. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date, and bulk food items with name. Must maintain same.
Observed several food handling employees without proper hair restraints. Must provide hats, hair nets, or other form of hair restraints for all food handling employees (or employees in prep area). Must maintain same.
JAN 232017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found the following potentially hazardous foods (appx 8lbs of pizza) at improper temperatures in hot holding unit in the front display case: Supreme pizza @ 126.3F; Cheese and tomato pizza @ 126.5F; sausage and pepperoni pizza @ 118.0F and chicken pizza @ 134.2F. Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in cooler in the front prep area: 2 lbs of ham @ 49.9F; 1lbs of roast beef @ 50.1F; 1.5lbs of tuna @ 50.2F; and 0.75 lbs of American cheese @ 46.2F. Found 1lb of vodka cream sauce @ 129.0F on the stove used for hot holding. Must keep all potentially foods at 140F or higher if hot, and 40F or less if cold, at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimated total value to be $70. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Found food (ice used for consumption) not protected during storage. Found large amounts of orange, brown and black slimy, mold-like substances throughout all areas of the upper interior of ice machine above the soda fountain in dining room. Instructed to remove substances, detail clean and sanitize machine. Food must be protected at all times. Ice maker turned off during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Found prepped, potentially hazardous foods (pastas, sliced meats, etc.) without proper label. Found bulk food items (rice, etc.) without proper labels. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date, and bulk food items with name. Must maintain same.
Observed several food handling employees without proper hair restraints. Must provide hats, hair nets, or other form of hair restraints for all food handling employees (or employees in prep area). Must maintain same.
JAN 252016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND HOT FOODS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 131.1F-87.9F.APPROX 25LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURES OF 112.9F,7/4LBS SLICES OF MEAT LASAGNA AT -87.9F AND 131.1FAPPOX 10-LBS 0F VEGETABLE AND MEAT CALZONES AT 99.8F.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER DURING STORAGE.FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER,-CDI.APPROX COST $400.00/40LBS.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
OBSERVED GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
OBSERVED MOP SINK ROOM NOT CLEAN,AND MAINTAINED.CLEANING EQIPMENT NOT PROPER STORED/INVERTED.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 32015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX LID.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST ALWAYS ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. FOUND LARGE FROZEN BAGS HODLING FROZEN BREAD IN THE WALK0IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE.
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT BOTH RESTROOM CEILING VENTS.
MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF ON PREMISES WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT.
JUN 42014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN COOLER.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS AROUND/BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND KEEP FLOORS AT REAR DRY.
NOV 262013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE FRONT COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF STOVE TO REMOVE FOOD SPATTER AND DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT COUNTER.
FLOORS NEED CLEAN IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA AROUND AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DEBRIS TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND FOR PEST. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE RELEASE LEVER UNDER 3 COMP SINK (NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE).
FEB 72013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE TOP. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK GROOVES.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
SEP 62012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ANY PRE-PACKAGED FOOD IN 'TO-GO' CONTAINERS MUST BE DATED.
DOOR GASKETS OF SMALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE & GREASE TRAP MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. OBSERVED SOME SLIME AT THE ICE CHUTE OF THE SODA DISPENSER, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO.
FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSER & ALONG WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ALL STOCK IN COLD OR DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. THE METAL FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS BUCKLING UP, MUST FIX & MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOV 292011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED PLASTIC SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(SPOONS,FORKS, KNIVES) IMPROPERLY STORED BY SODA MACHINE. MUST INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CROSS CONTAMINATION.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED STAINED PITS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATED INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.
JAN 252011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQIPMENT AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 72010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. The gas at steamtable & stove is not on, & unable to heat/cook using these equipment
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors along baseboards below 3-comp sink & dishmachine need detailed cleaning.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Any holes/openings around pipes on ceilings must be sealed.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Must provide a visible backflow device at the cappuchino machine.
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