OCT 5
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TOCCO RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 38/100
1266 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 5, 2017 · passed
Failed 5 of 17 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.
SEP 222017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 22
2017
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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.
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.
DEC 192016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 19
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
DEC 162016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 16
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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. Must maintain same.
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 hallways of kitchen; employee restroom; in area near ice machine; in area near electrical panels. Must detail clean and sanitize all floors and any equipment near the floors that were affected by the flooding.
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.
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AUG 112016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2016
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
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 DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION
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.
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
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
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOOD STAINS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OCT 282015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
OCT 212015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 VIOLATION 7-38-030
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
JUN 252014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 25
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SHELVES IN BAKING AREA.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB ABOVE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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.
OCT 242013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermomter not provided in condiment cooler in bar. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or containers.
DEC 62012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Employee toilet room door must be self closing.
NOV 42011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 4
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
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
NOV 262010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST ONE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS
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.
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.
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 PREP COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER FOR THE VEGETABLES.
NOV 242010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 24
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOV 242010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 24
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED
NOV 82010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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. BAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE AND DISHMACHINE HANDWASH BOWL PIPE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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