LEONARDO'S RISTORANTE TUSCAN BISTRO.

Chicago Health Dept

5657-5659 N CLARK ST · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2018.

Last inspected Oct 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-201.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER ON MENUS OR ON PLACARDS ON TABLES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

PA 100-0367 NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MAY 3

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELF UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL AND UNDER THE BURNER OF THE STOVE .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND DUST INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AT REAR AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

AUG 26

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. BUSINESS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG PRIOR TO REOPENING BUSINESS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, EXTERIOR OF COUNTER TOPS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING AT RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT KITCHEN AREAS. TOOLS ETC. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL TOOLS AT KITCHEN AREAS.

DEC 8

2015

FAIL 0 violations

AUG 24

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS MUST BE ON WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP, DINING AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

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NOV 8

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALUMINUM FOILS IS USED UNDER THE PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE

NOV 13

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP AREA SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR COOLER (OBSERVED MILK INSIDE COOLER). MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

JUL 21

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHEF OUTER WEAR PREP CLOTHINGS AND APPRONS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK WALL , AND RELOCATE SOMEWHERE SANITARY.

Minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON 3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR AND AT BOSS BOY SECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS ON FOOT MAT BY DISH MACHINE 6" OFF THE FLOOR MAT.

Minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED TILES ON MOP SINK LOWER WALL PORTION.

APR 27

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.found food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, must date, and label all food items in coolers.

Minor Sanitation

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving in kitchen areas, bsmt. storage areas not clean need dtailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy euipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving/racks not clean need dtailed cleaning(corners).floors in bsmt. storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving/racks not clean need cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.bamaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in rear kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).damaged/broken light shield in bsmt. storage area shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents (ventilation)in prep area not clean need cleaning.exhaust vents in bathroom need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.excess dbris and clutter in bsmt. storage area shall be removed.

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