CAPONIES TRATTORIA.

Chicago Health Dept

7419 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

13 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Aug 2018.

Last inspected Aug 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 3

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. VIOLATION PF 7- 38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEANING POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING POLICY. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HANDSINK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA VIOLATION C 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TIN FOIL COERINGS UNDER GRILL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE TIN FOIL COVERINGS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

JUL 20

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND UNVENTED (2) OVEN IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR MUST BE UNDER KITCHEN HOOD.---------MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.--------MUST REMOVE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

JUL 13

2017

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND FRONT PIZZA PREP/COOKING AREA WITH MISSING BARRIER. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATION OF CUSTOMERS AND FOOD PREP AREA (LIMITED ENTRY WAY). A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED WHEN PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR---------FOUND FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT BOTTOM/CORNER OF DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS AND ALSO MUST REPLACE MESH WITH HOLES AT THE SCREEN DOOR IN REAR EXIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.-----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISHRACKS WITH ACCUMULATION USED FOR DISHMACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND LIGHT COVERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND UNVENTED (2) OVEN IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR MUST BE UNDER KITCHEN HOOD.---------MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.--------MUST REMOVE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT AREA.

JUN 24

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING KNOBS TO (2) PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS ADEQUATELY,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL AND 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR,

MAY 8

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE WITH HEAVY LEAK UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT (NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR).

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE (INFORMATION GIVEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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NOV 14

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), display cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning, floor in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MAY 21

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS POTS AND PANS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,MAINTAIN. ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR AND SEAL.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.

JUL 12

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler racks/shelving not clean , need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving corners not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MAY 17

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 10

2013

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Above had no proof of current pest control service at time of inspection, must provide proof of pest control service.Citation issued 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Found no certified food manager with City of Chicago food sanitation certificate at above premises at time of inspection while cooking, handling potentially foods(meat balls, soups, and au jus.Citation issued 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in coolers.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light shields by dish machine were missing end caps, must provide end caps to light shields.

JUL 25

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.-------MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY PIPE ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

APR 25

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Unfinished floor under pizza oven. Must repair floor to be easily cleanable and non-absorbant, seal gaps along wall/floor junction, install 4" cove.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

No visible backflow prevention devices at ice maker or espresso/cappucino machine. Must install same.

APR 24

2012

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

No exposed handsink at front pizza prep/cooking area. Must install handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure, stocked with soap and disposable towels. Kitchen exposed handsink not accessible from cooking line. Must move cooler from between cooking line and sink to provide easy access to handsink.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Inadequate protection between pizza prep area and dining/customers. Must provide sneezeguard/barrier between food preparation area/utensils and the public. Have area completely set-up as intended for use for re-inspection.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Outer openings not protected. Openings to outside at bottom of rear door and at vent above same door must be sealed or screened (16 mesh to the inch screen).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must clean (remove grit and residue) and seal bricks around pizza oven. Surface must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DEEP FRYER CABINET UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR ON CORNER OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH,MUST PROVIDE SEALANT ,FINISH FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

No visible backflow prevention devices at ice maker or espresso machine. Must install same.

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