Chicago
38
BEAT

Tocco Restaurant

1266 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
38/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
17
12 passed
Last Inspected
2017-10-05
Pass Rate
71%
5 failures
Score
38/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2017-10-05)
Failed 5 inspections (2017, 2016, 2016...)
Other issues found across 5 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 33×
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
2017-10-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED DRYWALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE LOCKER ROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.

2017-09-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RISOTTO AT 43.9F, STEAK AT 50.9F, CHICKEN AT 51.1F AND MASHED POTATOES AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORT...

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 OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED DRYWALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE LOCKER ROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

2016-12-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Found exposed hand sink, in dish room, with leak from pipe underneath. Must repair and maintain.

2016-12-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

Found facility without running hot/cold water in all sinks. No water pressure at any sink or dishwasher. Advised must have working hot and cold water throughout facility. Critical violation 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

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

All surfaces, dishes, and glasses must be cleaned and sanitized because of flooding and back-up that occurred from plumbing issues. Found small amount of orange mold-like substance on lower interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize. M...

minor Sanitation

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

Found several floor drains (in bar; near ice machine, etc.) without proper drain covers. Must provide drain covers for all floor drains. Found standing water in the following areas: in dining room in front of bar; entire area behind bar; in all hall...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Found toilet in disrepair in the employee restroom, sign posted reads 'do not use toilet'. Must repair toilet. Must maintain same.

2016-08-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-08-11 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-21-15 REPORT #1454260 #32- RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA STATION. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #34-FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEANING UNDER ...

minor Sanitation

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

ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS(BAR AND DISH ROOM). BROKEN BASE AT CABINET OUTSIDE WERE WOOD IS STORED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. REMOVE EXCESS PLASTIC CRATES ON TOP THE CABINET OF DIRTY LAUNDRY .MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

BLACK DUST ON WALL AND PIPES AT DISHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD STAINS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2015-10-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA STATION. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEANING UNDER DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.

2015-10-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND 5 HANDSINKS WITH EITHER NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER CORRECTED ALL AREAS WITH BOTH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLAT...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

BLACK SUBSTANCE WAS FOUND AT THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS FORMED AND AT THE HOLDING BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA STATION. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEANING UNDER DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.

2014-06-25 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SHELVES IN BAKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR LOOSE WALL TILE BEHIND UTILITY SINK. REPAIR DAMAGED SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.

minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB ABOVE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

2013-10-24 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert to prevent comtamination before use.

minor Sanitation

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

Interior ice machine, compressor units and shelving not cleaned. Instructed to detail cleana and sanitize daily and remove dust build-up.

minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation fan covers not clean. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust build-up.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Cold water handle not working at exposed hand sink in dish washing area. Instructed to repair broken handle.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermomter not provided in condiment cooler in bar. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or containers.

2012-12-06 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and provide and maintain ice bin covers at ice bins bar area.

minor Sanitation

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

Remove dusts build-up on walls/ceilings and attached equipments were noted.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Employee toilet room door must be self closing.

2012-05-11 Fail Canvass

No violations found.

2011-11-04 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD DISH AREA, BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND BOWL

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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR BY DISH AREA AND FRONT BAR/PREP AREA

2010-11-26 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST ONE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE SMALL GAPS AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR ,WITH LESS THAN 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. TOP OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT ENCLOSED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOORS OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS (2). NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE NOTED.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MUST BE VISIBLE IN THE ...

2010-11-24 Pass Consultation
3
minor Other

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

minor Other

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

minor Other

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

2010-11-24 Pass Consultation
3
minor Sanitation

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

minor Sanitation

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED

2010-11-08 Pass Canvass
3
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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT BAR AND DISHMACHINE ROOM.

minor Employee Hygiene

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...

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