JUN 25
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BAR ROMA.
EAT. 94/100
5101 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 25, 2025 · passed
9 of 11 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 212024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER IN FRONT BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE.
FEB 212023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 252022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REATTACH/RECAULK SAID HANDWASH SINK TO WALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN BULK CONTAINER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 172021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2021
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTE PIPE ABOVE FOOD SHELVES AT THE EAST DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE PIPE IS LEAKING AT THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES AT NORTH AREA OF EQUIPMENT, DEBRIS, AND ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE OVENS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BRICK WALLS BEHIND BAR, WATER, AND COFFEE STATION NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO BROKEN WALL AT WEST SIDE OF DRY STORAGE BY THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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DEC 182020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.). MUST LABEL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST SEAL.(FOR EXAMPLE DRY WALL.)
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND EXHAUST INSIDE WOMAN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
DEC 142020FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2020
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST SEAL.(FOR EXAMPLE DRY WALL.)
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND EXHAUST INSIDE WOMAN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-1-2019 INSPECTION #2304020.VIOLATION 51.OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON INLET WATER LINES FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
AUG 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED ROOM IN REAR OF BASEMENT CONTAINING DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE HAS A 2 CHEST FREEZERS AND A SMALL PREP TABLE CONTAINING A SLICER. IF AREA IS GOING TO BE USED AS A PREP AREA AN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ISTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON INLET WATER LINES OF COFFEE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE OR ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED REAR ROOM OF BASEMENT WITH DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE CONTAINING CHEST FREEZERS AND SMALL PREP TABLE WITH SLICER ON TOP. IF ROOM IS TO BE USED AS A PREP AREA SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE ISNTALLED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
JUN 142018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 32017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD IN PLASTIC SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
EXPOSED FLATWARE SET ON DINING ROOM TABLES MUST BE PROTECTED, COVERED OR WRAPPED. COOKING UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND OVEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PREP COOLERS. MUST REMOVE PREP COOLER/STATION INCLUDING MEAT SLICER FROM THE DINING ROOM. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS PROPS FOR PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT OR BRICKS AS LEGS/WHEELS FOR COOKS LINE COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BAR. MUST REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OPEN TRAP DOOR IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISH AREA MUST BE CLOSED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE BOX FREEZER
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE/COFFEE PREP STATION. PORTABLE GAS STOVE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM OR USED UNDER PROPER VENTILATION.
DEC 62016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES AND THE GARBAGE CAN BEHIND THE BAR CLOSE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLES THRU-OUT THE BRICK WALLS IN THE DINING AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR. (NOTED BRICK WALLS WAS ALREADY SEALED BUT THERE ARE STILL A LOT OF HOLES THRU-OUT THE BRICK WALLS).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD AND MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIED AND PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD.
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