SEP 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FIRENZE- ITALIAN STREET FOOD.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
131 N CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 3, 2025 · passed with conditions
4 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Feb 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
JUL 302024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 30
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
OCT 312023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
JUN 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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JUN 232020FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2020
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST MAINTAIN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
MAY 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
JUN 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 pesto sauce, at $5.00 66.8f, 3lbs artichoke pesto sauce, at value $5.00 67.8f, 3lbs of truffle cream sauce, at value of $5.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight 13lbs at a total value of $24.00 Instructed manager that potentially hazardous food must be held at 40f or less for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods, at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Observed no thermometer in fridge display case at front counter. Instructed manager to provide.
FEB 222018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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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