Chicago
78
EAT

Forno Rosso

3717-3719 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
78/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
7 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-24
Pass Rate
70%
2 failures
Score
78/100
EAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-03-24
Failed 2 inspections (2022, 2021)
Sanitation issues found across 26 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 26×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-03-24 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-09-24 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PLATES AND UTENSILS INVERTED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT REAR MOP SINK FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED PIPE CONNECTED TO WATER HEATER DRINING INTO PAN. WASTE WATER MUST BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FO ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2023-10-18 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MINOR TEARS ON GASKETS INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS LOCATED AT PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST REPAIR.

2022-07-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-07-22 Fail Canvass
4
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU.(STEAK).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND POTS ON DRYING RACKS STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-30-21 INSPECTION # 2500980. VIOLATION 39.OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT PIZZA PREP HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND AT BAR HANDSINK NEXT TO ICE BIN....

2021-04-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
9
minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11--OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT PIZZA PREP HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND AT BAR HANDSINK NEXT TO ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED MISSING UPPER HANDLE FOR KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

4-204.18--OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19-- OBSERVED REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17--OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND SOME MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR WALK-IN-COOLER/DRY STORAGE/ICE MACHINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND (NO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16--OBSERVED LARGE OPENING ON WALL AT REAR ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11--OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN MEN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

2021-04-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 17
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER. OBSERVED MEAT BALLS AT (44.7 F-46.8 F),COOKED EGGPLANT AT (44.6 F-49.7 F),CALAMARI AT (45.3 F-49.8),OCTOPUS AT 44.4 F,SQUID AT 43.8 F,SAUSAGE AT 48.0 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, (TCS FOOD...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RA...

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT PIZZA PREP HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND AT BAR HANDSINK NEXT TO ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING UPPER HANDLE FOR KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSRTUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND SOME MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR WALK-IN-COOLER/DRY STORAGE/ICE MACHINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND (NO MILK CRATES...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE OPENING ON WALL AT REAR ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN MEN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS GREASE BUILD-UP AND REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS ON EXHAUST HOOD.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (08/09/2019) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).

2019-08-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN/DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION

2018-03-02 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AT REAR

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS AT REAR OF KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REINSTALL CEILING PANELS.(SEE COMMENT BELOW)

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS WITH NO SHIELDS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE HOOD INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ALSO NOTED LIGHT SHIELD OVER DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED RESTROOMS WITH NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOR DOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON DOORS.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOODHANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ANYONE HANDLEING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT

2017-07-06 Pass License
7
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR.--------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA BETWEEN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND SLOW DRAINING.--------- MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT SPRAYER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT 2 M...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.--------USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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