LEONARDO'S RISTORANTE TUSCAN BISTRO.
5657-5659 N CLARK ST · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
4-501.11 PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
PA 100-0367 NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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 32017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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
GREASE AND DUST INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AT REAR AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
AUG 262016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, EXTERIOR OF COUNTER TOPS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING AT RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND CLUTTER AT KITCHEN AREAS. TOOLS ETC. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL TOOLS AT KITCHEN AREAS.
AUG 242015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP, DINING AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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NOV 82013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ALUMINUM FOILS IS USED UNDER THE PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE
NOV 132012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
PREP AREA SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR COOLER (OBSERVED MILK INSIDE COOLER). MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
JUL 212011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED TILES ON MOP SINK LOWER WALL PORTION.
APR 272010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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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