Firenze- Italian Street Food
Mostly clean — 4 of 9 passed, one prior failure
2025-09-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND OVEN AT PREMISES NOT UNDER HOOD.MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST HOOD OR NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR APPROVAL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-30-24 INSPECTION # 2598285.OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
2024-07-30 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2023-10-31 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
2022-11-01 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2020-06-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND REMAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DELI MEAT STORED ON THE SHELVING UNITS LOCATED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PLACE INSIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE.
2020-06-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED DELI MEAT AND TOMATOES, PESTO, ETC) DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ON CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FO...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND REMAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED OPEN EMPLOYEE CUP WITH STRAW INSIDE LOCATED ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CUP WITH LID AND DESIGNATE AN AREA TO CONSUME BEVERAGES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DELI MEAT STORED ON THE SHELVING UNITS LOCATED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PLACE INSIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE.
2019-05-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable o...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF SALAD COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
2018-06-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed potentially hazardous food stored at room temperature on top of prep table, at time of inspection: 70.1f, 3lbs of chopped romaine lettuce, at value of $6.99 67.8f, 1lb of mixed arugula greens, at a value of $2.00 67.8f, 3lbs of green pest...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Observed no thermometer in fridge display case at front counter. Instructed manager to provide.
2018-02-22 Pass License 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HOLDING AREA FOR KNIVES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE BOX OR STRIP TO HOUSE KNIVES/UTENSILS DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON SIDE OF 2 DOOR TURBO AIR COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAID.
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