RICCARDO TRATTORIA TOSCANA.

Chicago Health Dept

2119 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 18

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS (ONE AT THE BAR AREA AND ONE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN ON THE LEFET HAND SIDE) TO BE WITHOUT A HAND WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE FOR BOTH SINKS INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN SMALL REACH IN/GLASS DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. MANAGER PROVIDED ONE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FILTERS OF THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.

FEB 16

2024

PASS 12 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (MIDDLE DOOR). MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THE LID OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKS LINE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOTED DIRTY AND BADLY STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR LINER INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT. PLASTIC USED AS A PROTECTANT ON THE METAL OF THE DEEP FRYER MUST BE REMOVED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 10

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE MOP SINK.REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E): BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: LEAKING FAUCET(NECK) AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.SCRAPE THE EXCESS GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 3

2022

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD ARE HANDLED,INCLUDED SHELL FISH. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT TRAY LINE/KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT INTERIOR LID OF CHEST FREEZER REPLACE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE MOP SINK.REPLACE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING FAUCET(NECK) AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.SCRAPE THE EXCESS GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUL 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD AREA HANDLED,INCLUDED SHELL FISH. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT TRAY LINE/KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL BETWEEN LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WALLS. REMOVE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING AND BROKEN GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM.ALSO CEMENT FLOOR NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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JUL 22

2020

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM7-10-2020,REPORT#2382806 #10- 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 PRESENTLY WE OBSERVED THE UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090

JUL 10

2020

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Sanitation

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

Serious Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WHEELS.

Critical Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL BETWEEN LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WALLS.REMOVE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING AND BROKEN GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM.ALSO CEMENT FLOOR NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR MATS IN DISH ROOM SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-25-2019,REPORT #2268483. #10 (6-301.14) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -EMPLOYEE/WOMAN'S RESTROOM -HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING MACHINE AND -HAND SINK AT BAR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #37 (3-302.12) OBSERVED WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE STORED INSIDE BULK CONTAINER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE FOR ALL FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #53( 5-501.17) OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE/WOMAN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #51-(5-204.12) OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SAID AREAS. 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.

FEB 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -EMPLOYEE/WOMAN'S RESTROOM -HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING MACHINE AND -HAND SINK AT BAR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, RAW FISH, DRESSING/SAUCES, OCTOPUS, ETC. STORED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF 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 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE STORED INSIDE BULK CONTAINER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE FOR ALL FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR DISCARDING OF DEBRIS IN BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SINK FOR DUMPING OF DEBRIS, ETC. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE/WOMAN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

APR 17

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVE CHEST MEAT FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 20

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS UNDER PIZZA REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER PIZZA REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SPATTERED FOOD ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR AREA AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOT LINE AND DISHWASHING AREAS IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDSINK AT DISHWASHING AREA.

JAN 20

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRP PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THIS GAP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 27

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1946387 DATED 7/12/16: #32:OBSERVED THE KITCHEN HAND SINK NEEDS SPLASH GUARDS ON EITHER SIDE TO PROTECT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE (DIRECTLY TO THE LEFT OF THE SINK) AND THE DISH STORAGE RACK (DIRECTLY TO THE RIGHT OF THE SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #34:OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. #35:NOTED THAT THE WALL BEHIND THE DRAWER FREEZER IN THE COOK LINE IS PAINTED BLACK. THE TOP OF THIS FREEZER IS USED AS A FOOD PREP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE WALLS TO BE LIGHT COLORED IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THESE VIOLATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRP PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THIS GAP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 19

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE KITCHEN HAND SINK NEEDS SPLASH GUARDS ON EITHER SIDE TO PROTECT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE (DIRECTLY TO THE LEFT OF THE SINK) AND THE DISH STORAGE RACK (DIRECTLY TO THE RIGHT OF THE SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THAT THE WALL BEHIND THE DRAWER FREEZER IN THE COOK LINE IS PAINTED BLACK. THE TOP OF THIS FREEZER IS USED AS A FOOD PREP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE WALLS TO BE LIGHT COLORED IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

JUL 12

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

OBSERVED LIVE FLY ACTIVITY ONSITE. NOTED APPROX. 7 FLIES NEAR THE MOP SINK, APPROX. 5 FLIES NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND APPROX. 17 FLIES IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

APR 28

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED METAL MESH HANGING BELOW INSIDE OVEN. OVEN IS LOCATED BELOW FLAT TOP GRILL. REMOVE OR REPAIR WIRE MESH TO PROTECT FOOD DURING COOKING PROCESS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DOOR TO ICE MACHINE WITH BROKEN PLASTIC ON DOOR AND GAP. REPAIR/ REPLACE DOOR SO THAT THEIR IS NO BROKEN PLASTIC AND NO GAP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CABINETS USED FOR TO GO CONATINERS NEAR WASHROOMS NEED CLEANING ON INTERIOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT VERY UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DREBIS DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN UNDERNEATH STOVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN THE UNDER PORTION OF THIS EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED LEGS AND UNDERSIDE OF STANDING OVEN. OBSERVED SIDES OF REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. OBSERVED BROKEN/SHATTERED FLOOR TILES ON COOKING LINE. REPLACE ALL BROKEN/SHATTERED FLOOR TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAULK AROUND MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 25

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AND GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. DRIED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. SURROUNDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS ,MILK CRATE AND PART OF THE SHELVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH SURROUNDING AREAS AND GREASE CONTAINER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARDS(WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE),

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE CUTTING ONIONS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOODS.

SEP 5

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING MUST. REPAIR

NOV 2

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED BLUE CHEESE AT 48.3F, COOKED BEANS AT 44.6F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 45.5F, CUT MELON AT 45.3F, SWEET CREAM AT 46.7F, SHEEP MILK CHEESE AT 46.4F, TIRAMISU AT 48.3F, SAUCE AT 49.6F, AND PANNA COTTA AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $90. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DISHMACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

SEP 3

2010

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. ALL EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED. PLASTIC BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FOOD SPLATTER/DIRT, MUST CLEAN.

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. EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE DUST INSIDE HOOD EXHAUST, MUST CLEAN.

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. FLOOR BEHIND COOKS LINE FREEZER AND EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN

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. MUST REMOVE WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSER FROM COOKS LINE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. THREADED NOZZLES ON FRONT ONE COMPARTMENT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REMOVED. SPRAY ARM ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST NOT FALL BELOW TOP OF SINK BASIN.

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