AUG 5
2022
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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OSTERIA RUSTICANA.
BEAT. 43/100
2114 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 5, 2022 · passed
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 292022FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2022
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED ONE SHELLSTOCK TAG FOR CLAMS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND KEEP SHELLTAGS FOR 90 DAYS AFTER LAST SALE OF STOCK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (FISH, BEEF, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING 44.6-49F) INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT CLOSET BEHIND WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 62021FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT BAR AREA, 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE MENS WASHROOM ALSO OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X3) ALSO BAR HANDWASH BOWL LEAKING AROUND DRAIN PIPE. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR SAID HANDWASH BOWL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BAR FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
DEC 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND VOMITING LIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND AMINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BIG OPENINGS INTO WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAI.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUSR COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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OCT 302017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 30
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT DISHROOM.
SEP 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVES ,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,AND PIPES THROUGHOUT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NEED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NOT SMOOTH UNVEN ROUGH SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE BEHIND THE ESPRESSO MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 32015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. CRACKED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
FEB 182014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.
FEB 272013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Exposed handsink installed next to dishmachine in basement and three compartment ssink in bar. Instructed to install shield on both sides of exposed handsink.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Backflow preventer not installed at utility sink. Instructed to install backflow preventer or remove threads from faucet.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside basement coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
APR 202012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 20
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICES ON MOP SINK & ESPRESSO MACHINE,MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.
APR 102012FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2012
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY AT THIS TIME "0" PPM.OWNER WAITING FOR CHEMICALS TO ARRIVE FROM ECO LAB SERVICES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.FOUND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS I.E. OPEN SERVICE COUNTERS,OPEN DOORWAY INTO KITCHEN NOT PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AND FRONT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM OF DOOR ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP BOX IN BASEMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CTATION ISSUED.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA,BACKYARD NOT MAINTAINED CLUTTERED MATERIALS,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS ON GROUNDS,NOTED A LARGE OPENING ON GROUND BENEATH THE REAR STAIRCASE POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 .NO CITATION ISSUED.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND ALL INTERIOR GASKETS OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS,3 COMP SINK.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/DISHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.ADDITIONAL LIGHTING,LIGHT SHIELDS ARE NEEDED IN THE DISHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICES ON MOP SINK & ESPRESSO MACHINE AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BY THE GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN BASEMENT,MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.
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