AUG 11
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE.
EAT. 81/100
1825-1829 W WILSON AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 11, 2015 · passed
5 of 6 inspections passed.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
none critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE MICROWAVE IS STORED ON A UNFINISHED WOOD BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PREP ITEMS ON NONABSORBENT MATERIALS OR PROVIDE A WOOD SEALANT FOR THE BOARD TO ALLOW REGULAR CLEANING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DUST BUILDUP AROUND THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 222014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 22
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDE AT WATER LINE AT ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE,STORED AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT SAID WATER LINE. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSIDE THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN /EXPOSED INSULATION,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.TAPE NO LONGER CAN HOLD UNIT TOGETHER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
: EXCESS DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,ALSO GREASE DANGLING FROM FILTER AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER PIPE UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO CHAINS THAT IS HANGED FROM CEILING TO HOLD POTS ARE DUSTY AND GREASY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BY THE FRONT DOOR AT KITCHEN SIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AREA AND RE-APPLY CAULKING WITHA SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
AUG 132014FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2014
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED THE LEFT COMPARTMENT DIVIDER NOT COMPLETELY SEALED,WATER FLOWS FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO THE OTHER, EVEN THOUGHT PLUMBING POTTING IS APPLIED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID POTTING AND WELD THE DIVIDER COMPARTMENT WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE,NON-ABSORBENT AND NON-RUST MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDE AT WATER LINE AT ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE,STORED AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT SAID WATER LINE. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSIDE THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN /EXPOSED INSULATION,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.TAPE NO LONGER CAN HOLD UNIT TOGETHER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESS DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,ALSO GREASE DANGLING FROM FILTER AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER PIPE UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO CHAINS THAT IS HANGED FROM CEILING TO HOLD POTS ARE DUSTY AND GREASY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BY THE FRONT DOOR AT KITCHEN SIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AREA AND RE-APPLY CAULKING WITHA SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SNIK(BAR /KITCHEN).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 192013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
STAND UP REACH IN PASTA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND ON CEILING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT/REPAINT WALL/CEILING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THEROMETERS BROKEN INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUSIC ROOM CLUTTERED (BOXES ON FLOOR). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
FEB 82012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/19/12
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/19/12
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JAN 192012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOODS NOT LABLED OR DATED INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
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. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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