NOV 15
2024
PASS · 0 violations
TORTELLO.
Chicago Health Dept
1746 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
8 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Nov 2024.
Last inspected Nov 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
26
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 18
2024
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES UPON ARRIVAL. MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 65 F THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. MANAGER STATED BUILD CONSTRUCTION INTERFERED WITH HOT WATER. PLUMBER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 4
2023
PASS 2 violations
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED TABLEWARE FORKS STORED ON TOP OF PLATES UNCOVERED IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR WRAP UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
MAY 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (COOLING PASTA SAUCE, NOODLES) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK NEAR THE NOODLE PREPARERS AND THE 2ND UNISEX STAFF/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL DESIGNATED HAND SINKS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON A TOWEL IN FRONT OF THE ICE BIN LOCATED BEHIND THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING DOUGH TO MAKE FRESH NOODLES IN THE FRONT DISPLAY WINDOW WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE 2ND UNISEX STAFF/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
FEB 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(GROUND PORK, TOMATO SAUCE) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO PUBLIC. VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE PREPARED, SERVED, AND STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED CLEANING MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE BASED SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN 50 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFTEY FOODS: GROUND PORK, TOMATO SAUCE, COOKED MUSHROOM STORED IN FOOD PREPERATION AREA AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 59F- 67F. MUST PROVIDE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ON 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOODS AT 4LBS COST APPROX $70. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. ALSO NOTED, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LOCATED UNDER SANITIZER BASIN PROFUSELY LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 9
2020
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLTATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPNG CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.
JUN 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL INSIDE THE ELETRICAL ROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE DO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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