Riccardo Enoteca
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2025-02-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-02-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
BOXES OF BEVERAGES AND BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AND FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/20/2024, REPORT #2589813: #47) NOTED THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AND HANDLE ARE CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE LID OR REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #55) ...
2024-02-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- NOTED THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AND HANDLE ARE CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE LID OR REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.13--- NOTED BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13--- NOTED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
2024-02-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE WEST WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 85.3F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES AND PLASTIC JARS OF UNKNOWN LIQUIDS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AND HANDLE ARE CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE LID OR REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INTERIOR OF COOLER SHELVING AND MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED SOME DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKS LINE SALAD COOLER.----NOTED THE WALL AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AROUND THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET WITH DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----BROKEN/DAMAG...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NOTED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-3-22 REPORT #2561650 #55- 6-201.11 BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES AROUND PIZZA OVEN.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUE...
2022-08-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES AROUND PIZZA OVEN.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
2020-07-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY AND NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
2020-07-22 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY AND NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
#16) 4-601.11(A) WE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR IN PREP AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION I...
2020-07-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
WE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR IN PREP AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA LEAKING ALSO SAID SINK IS SLOWLY DRAINING.FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA IS LEAKING.MIDDLE MECHANICAL DRAIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR(REPAIRED WITH UNKNOWN SOFT FILTHY GREASE ...
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY AND NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR RECEPTACLES WASHROOMS FOR UNISEX CUSTOMERS AND STAFF.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-18-2019,REPORT #2279540 #51- (5-204-12)UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON CAPPUC...
2019-03-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RA...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT BAR, LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 1 BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AT BAR BACK SHELVING AREA NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE GLASS WARE ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON CAPPUCCINO MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED DRIP TUBE AT EXPRESSO MACHINE CONVEYED/DIRECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONVEYED/DIRECTED DRIP TUBE TO FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
2018-06-28 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2017-10-31 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED VENTILATION COVER COMING OFF CEILING VENT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENT COVER.
2016-07-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK SERVING THE MAIN PREP AREA TO BE COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY A SHELVING RACK. AN EMPLOYEE WAS NOTED PREPARING TIRAMISU CAKE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE THE SINK WAS BLOCKED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND SINKS TO BE CONVENIENT AND ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEAD ANTS AND DUST ON THE FLOOR LEDGE NEAR THE GAS METERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN THE LEDGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
2015-04-28 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS REUSED FOR FOOD. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR REUSE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH ROOM COMPLETLY CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN DISH ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED COLD WATER LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER FAUCET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BACK FLOW PREVENTER NEEDED ON ON COFFEE MACHINE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. PROVIDE.
2014-02-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
FOUND MUSSELS ON A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT TAG. UNKNOWN SOURCE OF ORIGIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ON THE CONTAINER AND TAG MUST BE KEPT FOR THE LAST 90 DAYS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-3...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER(TOO DARK).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE CONNECTED TO WATER LINE.
2013-09-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEEN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF COOLERS AND SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2012-10-23 Pass License 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A ICE BIN COVER FOR THE ICE BIN AT THE BAR. INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT DOOR TO THE PUBLIC AREA OF THE BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL SHELVING TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AROUND THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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