CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE.
4603 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 232025PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS LASAGNA, COOKED PASTA AND RICE HELD IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING LINENS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF REAR PREP AREA PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS BEING STORED ON REAR PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #2605882 ON 11-4-24 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY NOTED POSTED IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO CUSTOMER ACCESS. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 42024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2586556 DATED:12/08/2023 #58--2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 82023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR LARGE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOOR TILE HOLE HAD WATER POOLING INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
APR 272022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
FEB 12021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE RACKS OR REPLACE THEM.
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JAN 292021FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE RACKS OR REPLACE THEM.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER CABINETS.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS LOCATED AT THE SUPPLY LINE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEARLY FILLED TO THE TOP OF THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER. THE WATER WAS NOT DRAINING AND THE FLOOR DRAIN WAS USED TO EMPTY THE CONDENSATE LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE DRAIN FUNCTIONS PROPERLY AND IS NOT FILLED WITH STANDING WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR SHOW LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP.
CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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