RICCARDO ENOTECA.
2116 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 182025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 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) NOTED BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. #58) NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 202024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
: 6-201.13--- NOTED BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
2-102.13--- NOTED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 162024FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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.
NOTED THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
NOTED BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
NOTED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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 ISSUED.
AUG 32022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES AROUND PIZZA OVEN.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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JUL 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY AND NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
JUL 222020FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY AND NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
#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 ISSUED WE OBSERVED TODAY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME IN DIFFERENT PART OF UNIT,MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL UNIT.SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
JUL 102020FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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 SUBSTANCE) AND THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM IS REPAIRED WITH GROCERY PLASTIC BAG. ALL MENTIONED MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY AND NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR RECEPTACLES WASHROOMS FOR UNISEX CUSTOMERS AND STAFF.
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 CAPPUCCINO MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #52- (5-403.12) OBSERVED DRIP TUBE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE CONVEYED/DIRECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONVEYED/DIRECTED DRIP TUBE TO FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #58- (2-102.13) OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
MAR 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED..
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 RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 OR UPSIDE DOWN AND TO STORE FLATWARE IN DINNER LINENS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
JUN 282018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 312017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED VENTILATION COVER COMING OFF CEILING VENT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENT COVER.
JUL 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
APR 282015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS REUSED FOR FOOD. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR REUSE.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH ROOM COMPLETLY CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN DISH ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT.
OBSERVED COLD WATER LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER FAUCET.
BACK FLOW PREVENTER NEEDED ON ON COFFEE MACHINE.
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. PROVIDE.
FEB 252014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $3.00 ,TOTAL 1 LB.
INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER(TOO DARK).
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.
SEP 52013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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 INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF COOLERS AND SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OCT 232012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AROUND THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT.
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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