SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CONTE DI SAVOIA INC WEST.

BEAT. 45/100

2227 W TAYLOR ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 28, 2020 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 10 years ago. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT CAPPUCCINO SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER, AND DRYING PROVISIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, INSIDE THE COOLERS AND ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN BREAST, HAM, ROAST BEEF, ETC.) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN THE TOILET ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OCT 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVED THE DISCHARGE FOR FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17 MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS PREPARED ONSITE, AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3.302.12 MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINER IN PREP AREA WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

4.501.11(A) MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD AND WATER DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. ALSO, REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOMS.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 8
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN VENTILATION FAN TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AT WINDOW IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 7
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Instructed to sand or replace the cutting boards in the prep area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

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

Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in the basement, in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Maintain same.

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

Instructed to clean and maintain the walls/ceiling tiles in the prep area. Remove all dirt/dust and food spills. Instructed to replace all water stain ceiling tiles in the prep area. Maintain same.

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

Instructed to hang all mops up to dry when not in use. Remove the clutter in the side area (leading to the basement) and organize the area.

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MAR 31
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Poor hygienic practices: Observe a female employee put on a pair of gloves and began to make a sandwich. Instructed to always wash hands before putting on gloves, multi-tasking, handling money, touching the body, etc. Critical violation 7-38-010A)

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

Found no city of Chicago food sanitation certificate posted nor a certified food manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. tuna, dairy, beef, etc.). Instructed to have a valid city of Chicago sanitation certificate posted and a certified food manager on site at all times during the handling/serving of potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

Found no chemical test kit for the 3-compartment sink or for wash cloths used to wipe surfaces. Instructed to obtain the kit and always have it on site. Serious violation 7-38-030

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

Instructed to sand or replace the cutting boards in the prep area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

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

Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in the basement, in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Maintain same.

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

Instructed to clean and maintain the walls/ceiling tiles in the prep area. Remove all dirt/dust and food spills. Instructed to replace all water stain ceiling tiles in the prep area. Maintain same.

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

Instructed to hang all mops up to dry when not in use. Remove the clutter in the side area (leading to the basement) and organize the area.

APR 14
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 43.5F, EGG SALAD AT 47.1F, TURKEY AT 47.3F, TUNA SALAD AT 43.8F, ROAST BEEF AT 43.8F, PROSCIUTTO AT 45.6F, CAPICOLLO HAM AT 45.6F, PASTRAMI AT 43.8F, PASTA SALAD AT 43.8F, ROASTED EGGPLANT AT 46.7F, CHEESE AT 44.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 73# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $368. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.

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

CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT IN THE CORNER. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND STORE REMAINING ARTICLES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS.

MAY 15
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AROUND,EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

NOV 21
2013
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS AT THE DELI COUNTER,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN RUNNERS AND CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOP TABLES OF FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

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

SOME STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINNING AREA,MUST REPLACE

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

REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

APR 7
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

APR 12
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. The three door prep-cooler doors are dirty inside and out. Wash, rinse and sanitize the cooler doors and sink interiors in detail.

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

Clean out dried up evidence of leaking water in the shield above the meat slicer and find and repair the source of said leak.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Repair the small leak under the exposed handsink.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between use.

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