RISTORANTE AGOSTINO.
2817 N HARLEM AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 242022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 192022FAILED11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND THE MENS WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT 87F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT WHERE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED, AND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE SIDE ESPRESSO DRINK PREP STATION LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREP/DISPENSING AND WAREWASHING AREAS. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN BOTH AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS - THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AND 5 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
NOTED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE DISH AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED AND KEPT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BREAD WARMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
JAN 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP MOON COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED URINAL IN MEN'S ROOM UNABLE TO FLUSH. TOILET AND SINK BOTH WORK PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN DISH AREA AND ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS STORED WITH THE MUSSELS, OYSTERS AND CLAMS IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE FOOD AND KEPT ONSITE FOR 90 DAYS UNTIL THE FOOD HAS BEEN CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS AND THE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS.
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WAIT STATION UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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SEP 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ANTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA.
3-307.11: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HANDSINK AT THE PREP LINE.
4-903.12: OBSERVED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE.
4-501.12: MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA.
6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL FLOOR UNDER ALL SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT.
6-201.16(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVERS.
6-201.16(A): MUST REPAINT DRY WALL IN BASEMENT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
6-501.11: MUST REPAIR HOLES IN THE BASEMENT DRY WALL. MUST REPLACE BROKEN/STAINED VEILING TILES.
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
AUG 212017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler and reach in cooler not properly dated, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler..
Walk in cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, also reach in cooler shelving, that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler had excess food debris accumulation, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning.
Walls ceiling in kitchen prep area and bsmt storage areas that had peeling paint, gaps shall be repaired/sealed.
AUG 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
JUL 292016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 07/30/2015, REPORT #1561734, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS, STORAGE, COUNTER AND PREP SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AND BASEMENT AREA. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
CUTTING BOARDS AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
WALL IN KITCHEN AREA HAS FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS,
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
JUL 302015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS, STORAGE, COUNTER AND PREP SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AND BASEMENT AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (ACROSS DISH MACHINE).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 12014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ALL PREPARED-COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOOD STORED.
REPLACE OR REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE KITCHEN REACH IN COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS.
HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR GUN AND HOUSING ATTACHED (BAR) ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.
FLOORS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE KITCHEN ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.ALSO,REPAIR FLOOR GROUT IN FRONT OF THE COOKING STOVES.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE BAR AREA ALSO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT PROPERLY STORED.MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
AUG 162013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA, AND ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES IN KITCHEN AREA,
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, AND CLEAN DUST CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,
MAY 252012PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Cutting boards not maintained on prep counters. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards. Ice bins in bars not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers for all bins.
Exterior of cooking equipment, can opener attached to prep table, soda gun holders, racks in coolers, filter interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floor behind and under equipment and basement in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Thermometer not provided for bar cooler storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
Unnecessary articles stored in basement and second floor. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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