APR 23
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FORNO ROSSO ON RANDOLPH.
YOUR CALL. 58/100
1048 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 23, 2025 · passed
7 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Dec 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE PANEL ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 52024FAILED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2024
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (CHICKEN, PIZZA, FRENCH FRIES, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DOUGH-MAKING PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR THE HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN THE SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2526195 ON 5/22/23 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 222023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR NOT SANITIZING. CHLORINE READING AT 0 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. THE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL SANITIZED AT PROPER CHLORINE CONCENTRATION PER DATA PLATE AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM HANDSINK SLOWLY DRAINING. OBSERVED THE PIZZA PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING INSIDE THE REAR KITCHEN/DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL MISSING OR LOOSE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
APR 12021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 1
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. SIGNAGE WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RED WINE VINEGAR AND OLIVE OIL). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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MAY 232019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE AND AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE ON HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MANTAIN.
AUG 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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 KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMIT OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4.602.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3.501.17(D)(D) MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS IN COOLER THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ON-SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3.302.12 MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4.904.11(B) MUST INVERT KITCHENWARE IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.501.11 MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 192018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR) IN THE PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, BEHIND BAR, AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. PROVIDE THE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OR END CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET LOCATED IN THE STORAGE CLOSET.
MAY 242017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED (2) EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS INSIDE (1) OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE SPRAY DEVICE, NOT USING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES, INSTRUCTED THAT HAND WASHING MUST BE DONE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010 (A)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT FRONT BAR AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT USES CHLORINE FOR SANITIZING, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR FRONT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
OCT 312016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 31
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD AT SALAD PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR, STAINED. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DIPPERWELL MISSING FOR HAND PACKED GELATO. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN APRONS AND CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
DEC 82015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT ADEQUATELY RODENT PROOF. GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM OF THE DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RAW WOOD SECTIONS AROUND THE BASE AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS OF STORAGE UNIT BEHIND THE BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL AREA BETWEEN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND THE FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO MOP SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOPS WITH CONTAINERS TO PROTECT UTENSILS FROM CONTAMINATION.
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