Italian Village Restaurant, Inc.
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-10-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-10-20 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING CLEANING LIQUID, POWDER OR SOAP SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HANDWASHING SOAP FOR HANDWASHING SI...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED ONE PIECE COMBO HANDWASHING SINK AND DUMP SINK INSTALLED IN LOWER LEVEL BAR(BAR SOTTO). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN LOWER LEVEL BAR(BAR SOTTO) FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) N...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSEVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, SECOND FLOOR BAR AND BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIG...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR C...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/20/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT SALAD STATION(LOWER LEVEL BAR SOTTO). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASMENT SALAD STATION(LOWER LEVEL BAR SOTTO).
2025-03-10 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGES CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
2024-03-14 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SCALLOPS IN THE 4 DOOR COOLER AND FISH IN THE DRAWER COOLER STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH LINENS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINEN FROM FOOD CONTAINERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2023-01-06 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
additional hand wash sinks required at dish washing area, and rear prep station at first floor. instructed to install.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers not labeled, (flour) instructed to lable.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
3-comp sink at bar is patched with hard putty, instructed to remove to provide smooth surface that's is easy to clean.
2021-06-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-06-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 15LB OF BEEF AT 58.2, 4 LB LIQUID EGGS AT 50.4F, 5LB OF HEAVY CREAM AT 48.8F, 10 LBS COOKED PASTA AT 50.5F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $200. . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4 DOOR COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN WITH AMBIENT TEMP OF 58.2F, COOLER IS USED TO KEEP PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 41F OR LOWER, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. ...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2020-11-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING AND CUTTING READY TO EAT BREAD WITH BARE HANDS.EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSIN...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND GASKETS BROKEN ON COOLERS THROUGHOUT 2FND FLOOR VILLAGE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFA...
2019-06-14 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE BEING PRESET ON DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET DINING TABLES OR SET UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT GLASSWARE AND COVER THE MOUTH PORTION OF THE SILVERWARE AND ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE VILLAGE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DISCOLORED WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNDER DISH MACHINES AND IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGING
2019-03-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT POSSESSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT AN STAFF WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CREDENTIALS NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PERSON IN CHARGE CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES NOR PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. N...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATED UNITS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BROKEN LID TO BULK CONTAINER FOR BREAD CRUMBS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID TO AVOID CONTAMINATION TO THE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE CONTAINER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE BEING PRESET ON DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET DINING TABLES OR SET UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT GLASSWARE AND COVER THE MOUTH PORTION OF THE SILVERWARE AND ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE VILLAGE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DISCOLORED WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
2018-05-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE BEING PRE-SET ON DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM SHELVES ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED T...
2018-05-01 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED A 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F DURING THE INSPECTION LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION ...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, CHEESE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED INSIDE A 4 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA; 10LBS OF PORK AT 54.9F-57F, 5 LBS OF TURKEY AT 57.9F, 10 LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 54...
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES ON, THE FOOD HANDLER LIFTED A GARBAGE CAN LID AND DID NOT WASH HANDS NOR CHANGE GLOVES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RETURN TO CHOP READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE T...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE BEING PRE-SET ON DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM SHELVES ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED T...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO PREP COOLERS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL BARS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS AND COVING DETACHED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES AND HOLES IN THE BASEMENT AND ...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND AT THE BASEMENT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2017-06-08 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY'S COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SODA GUN NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP AT THE BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN NOZZLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR CURB AT THE COOK LINES WITH RAW CONCRETE BASEMENT THROUGH 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN WITH BUILD UP ALONG THE PREP LINE AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND/OR GREASE AT THE 2ND AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS.
2016-10-04 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
clean knives wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
bottom of ice bin and lip at 2nd floor and basement's bars not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Peeling paint noted on 2nd floor kitchen ceiling, instructed to remove.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
missing light shield at kitchen light fixture above first floor dish machine. instructed to provide.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
soda guns holder missing drain line at basements bar, instructed to install.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.
2016-02-16 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
TOP OF DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT, SODA GUNS NOT CLEAN INSIDE AT BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL OF BASEMENT AREA NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON VENT HOOD FILTERS AT PASTA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2015-03-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED PASTA, PORK, BEEF AND SHRIMP)WERE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SIT...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE ITALIAN VILLAGE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH WATER SPLASHING INTO ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE OF THE ITALIAN VILLAGE PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.
2014-08-22 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING AND DAMAGED COOLER DOORS GASKETS IN ALL LEVELS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SODA GUNS DRAIN LINES NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER UNDER PREP TABLES AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CELING PANNEL AT BASEMENT KITCHEN, CEILING COVEING NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY AT LOWER LEVEL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
UNUSED CEILING OPENINGS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL BARS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
2013-12-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-12-19 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLER AT 56.6F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ADJUST TO 40.0F OR BELOW. UNNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION N7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. FOUND SHRIMP AT 53.9F, CALAMARI AT 52.3F, LOBSTERS AT 51.4F, COOKED RICE AT 48.9F, TOMATOE SAUCE AT 48.7F, PASTA 51.4F CLAMS 52.5F. MANAGER INMEDIATELY AND...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TO HAVE HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID OF GREASE CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENT AND OTHER PEST. GREASE CONTAINER HAS BEEN CLEANED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 2-COMPARMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
2013-04-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST RECAULK FLOOR AT THE CANTINA KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE COMPRESSOR ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE DIRTY CEILING TILES IN THE PREP KITCHEN AT VIVERE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE HOLDER FOR ICE SCOOPERS AT BAR ICE BOXES AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
2013-03-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE A 3SAUTE DOOR COOLER MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 53.0F DEGREES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. UNIT CANNOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REPAIR AND INSPECTED BY CDPH IN ORDER TO REMOVE TAG.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #H0000849...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
UPON INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS WERE OBSERVED OUT OF TEMPERATURE: 1LB OF CALAMARI AT 55F, 3LBS OF MEAT RAVIOLI AT 52.1F, 1LB OF SCALLOPS AT 50.4F, 2.5LB OF SHRIMP AT 52.9F...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST RECAULK FLOOR AT THE CANTINA KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE COMPRESSOR ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE DIRTY CEILING TILES IN THE PREP KITCHEN AT VIVERE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE HOLDER FOR ICE SCOOPERS AT BAR ICE BOXES AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
2012-11-30 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE OR REROUTE LINES IN THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND THE CAN OPENER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS, SINKS, COOLERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE PREP AREAS THROUGH OUT-REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT AND DUST.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS WITH HEAVILY SOILED APPAREL ON, MUST REPLACE WITH CLEAN ONES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2011-02-01 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN SODA GUN DISPENSERS AT ALL BARS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVERS AND INSULATION INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS IN KITCHEN WALLS, PROVIDE WALL BASE COVING IN BASEMENT PREP, CEILING ABOVE COOLING DOWN FOOD TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO COVER.
2010-02-03 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2010-01-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-01-14 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, SEVERAL OPENINIGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES NOTED, ALSO FOUND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER DISHMACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR, SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN'S WALLS. IN...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL SHEVES IN BSMT KITCHEN, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BASEMENT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND CRACK THRU OUT RESTAURANT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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