CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE.

Chicago Health Dept

1825-1829 W WILSON AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

6 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Aug 2015.

Last inspected Aug 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 11

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 22

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 13

2014

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SNIK(BAR /KITCHEN).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 19

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THEROMETERS BROKEN INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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 8

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/19/12

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/19/12

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JAN 19

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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).

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. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

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