DEC 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE.
BEAT. 22/100
1831-1833 W WILSON AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 10, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 14 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT ONLY HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (DRYING RACK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK FAUCET AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 62019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2019
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT ONLY HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA AND MEN & WOMENS BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (DRYING RACK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DISH WASHING RACK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT BAR AREA. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 104.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK FAUCET AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 NOTED CRACK FLOOR TILES ESPECIALLY BY THE COOKING STOVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 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.
OCT 272017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2017
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2059871 ON 6-8-17 NOT CORRECTED. #30- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#32- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR, NORTH FACING, TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.#38- STRIPPED HOT HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LEAK ON THE VALVE SWITCH HANDLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR BOTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL ALL OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES AND HOLES UNDER WOODEN BAR AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. WALLS BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT, ALONG THE FOOD PREP WALL WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH BOX FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IE: HANDBAGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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JUN 82017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR, NORTH FACING, TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
STRIPPED HOT HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LEAK ON THE VALVE SWITCH HANDLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR BOTH.
MAY 232016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
MAY 132016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND SURROUNDING AREAS OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH DEBRIS AND SODA AND BEER CANS ALL OVER THE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SURROUNDING AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. OWNER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS DURING INSPECTION.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP ON SITE ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT FROM DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM . MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AD MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD AND TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
AUG 112015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 11
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
AUG 132014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.IF IS REPAIRED MUST USE FOOD GRADE ITEMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVES IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
AUG 192013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NOV 12012FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2012
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINTED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.2 F, NO FOODS HELD INSIDE AT THIS TIME, ALSO FRONT COUNTER COOLER OFF AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW OR REMOVE UNUSED COOLERS.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 6 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL MOP SINK ON PREMISES WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER.
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