FORNO ROSSO.
3719 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 13 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 32016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
PLATES AT FRONT COUNTER AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
OCT 272016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
TOP AREA OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, BLACK SLIMY MOLDY LOOKING SUBSTANCE INSIDE TOP AREA OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS DISPERSED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND BETTER MAINTAIN, OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED PIZZA AND STEAKS FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE WITH NO DATES OR LABELS STORED INSIDE FREEZER, OWNER STATES THAT THEY ARE FOR PERSONAL USE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PRODUCT HAS TO COME FROM A LICENSE APPROVED SOURCE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AT ONCE, TO VACUUM PACKAGE ANY TYPE OF FOODS MUST HAVE APPROVAL FROM THE CDPH, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL, TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING COOKED, PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PLATES AT FRONT COUNTER AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
CEILING TILE BADLY STAINED REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE, LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
EMPLOYEES BELONGS MUST BE STORED ONE DESIGNATED ITEMS, MUST RESTRICT STORING NEAR FOOD PRODUCT,
JAN 192016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING COOKED, PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
REACH-IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER BY PIZZA STATION IN POOR REPAIR, GASKET NOT MAINTAINED BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN PREP COOLER BY COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL OR REPLACE,
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, FRONT AND REAR OF STORE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DAILY, OBSERVED CIGARETTES BUTTS FRONT AND REAR ENTRY AREAS RESTAURANT ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED THAT SMOKING MUST BE DONE 15 FEET AWAY FROM ENTRANCE,
CEILING TILE MISSING AND BADLY STAINED REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND PROVIDE TILE THATS MISSING,
THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
JAN 112016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, GARBAGE LIDS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK, OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GARBAGE CONTAINERS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
REACH-IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER BY PIZZA STATION IN POOR REPAIR, GASKET NOT MAINTAINED BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN PREP COOLER BY COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL OR REPLACE,
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, FRONT AND REAR OF STORE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DAILY, OBSERVED CIGARETTES BUTTS FRONT AND REAR ENTRY AREAS RESTAURANT ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED THAT SMOKING MUST BE DONE 15 FEET AWAY FROM ENTRANCE,
CEILING TILE MISSING AND BADLY STAINED REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND PROVIDE TILE THATS MISSING,
THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
FEB 192015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST FINISH UNFINISHED WALL AND FRAME IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (LEFT SIDE) AND MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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FEB 172015FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1522743 ISSUED ON 02-06-2015: #38 - No exposed hand sink in bar drink prep/utensil washing area. Must install exposed hand sink in bar prep area. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD/DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE CABINET WITH WATER POOLING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SERVER/WAIT STATION.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.---------MUST FINISH UNFINISHED WALL AND FRAME IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (LEFT SIDE) AND MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 62015FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1459941 ISSUED ON 05-20-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #38 - No exposed hand sink in bar drink prep/utensil washing area. Must install exposed hand sink in bar prep area.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE CABINET WITH WATER POOLING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SERVER/WAIT STATION.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.---------MUST FINISH UNFINISHED WALL AND FRAME IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (LEFT SIDE) AND MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
MAY 302014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
No exposed hand sink in bar drink prep/utensil washing area. Must install exposed hand sink in bar prep area.
MAY 202014FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS,CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
--PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
PREVIOUS MINOR(S) VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1329314 DATED:05/29/2013. 32 No protective barrier between rear exposed hand sink and drainboard. Must install washable splashguard/protective barrier. 08/29/2013 38 No visible backflow prevention on water supply to ice machine. Must install same. Remove threaded faucet from 3 compartment sink. Replace with non-threaded faucet. 08/29/2013. MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS ABOVE BY 5/27/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREAS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN REAR.
No exposed hand sink in bar drink prep/utensil washing area. Must install exposed hand sink in bar prep area. Provide a backflow prevention device to the coffee expresso machine at bar area.
ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.
THE REQUIRED NO SMOKING SIGNS NOT POSTED. MUST POST SIGNS IN VIEW. 7-32-020(A).
MAY 292013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No exposed hand sink in bar drink prep/utensil washing area. Must install exposed hand sink in bar prep area.
No protective barrier between rear exposed hand sink and drainboard. Must install washable splashguard/protective barrier.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Damaged/broken floor tiles in rear kitchen/prep/storage areas, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walls behind oven in prep area not smooth and easily cleanable, wall had rough surfaces, gaps. Shall be repaired/sealed in order to be smooth and easily cleanable.
No visible backflow prevention on water supply to ice machine. Must install same. Remove threaded faucet from 3 compartment sink. Replace with non-threaded faucet.
Required 'no smoking' signs not posted. Must post signs.
SEP 62011PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served-raw chicken in cooler at 42.0 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
Storage shelves and cabinets, coolers and unused equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor behind equipment and in corner not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ceiling not maintained in rear prep and storage area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Ventilation covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean clean. Coving not installed along wallbase thru-out premises. Instructed to install coving.
Light not working inside storage room. Instructed to replace non-working bulb.
Thermometer not provided inside front cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer and have conspiuous inside cooler.
Rear storage room and corners along side of equipment not cleaned. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
SEP 222010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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SEP 142010FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #34267,DATED 05-27-09,#32 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,#41 POKER MACHINES FOR CUSTOMER'S USE ARE IN A ROOM IN REAR AREA ,IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE BY TRAVELING THROUGH THE FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE AREA,MUST REMOVE MACHINES OR PLACE IN DINING AREA;MINOR BECOMES SERIOUS VIOLATION,;CITATION ISSUED ,GIVEN 5 DAYS 09-21-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS;SPOKE TO THE OWNER AND CERTIFIED MANAGER CARMELLA OVER THE PHONE AND EXPLAINED WHAT ARE TO BE CORRECTED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN,INTERIOR COOLER AND VENT COVER UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;UNDER FRYER MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COUNTERTOP WITH THE MIXER MACHINE UNCLEAN,CABINETS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BAR AREA UNCLEAN,ALL CABINETS UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER/BEHIND COOLER,WATER BOILER,UNDER CAPPUCCINO MACHINE,UNDER ICE BIN,MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES WITH HOLES IN THE COOKING AREA ,REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED
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