TRATTORIA TRULLO.

Chicago Health Dept

4767 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

6 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2014.

Last inspected Jun 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 23

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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 UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

PLUMBERS PUDDY INSIDE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC ITEM AND WELD SEEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE, WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS, AND CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

AUG 15

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 17

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND PASTA PREP REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. WHEN REPAIRED MUST FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE; ABOUT 3LBS. COOKED RICE AT 54.1F, 5LBS. RAVIOLI AT 58.2F, AND ABOUT 20LBS. OF DIFFERENT COOKED PASTA RANGING FROM 50.9-55.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED, V=$400. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SLICER, MICROWAVE OVEN, CAN OPENER AND BOTTOM PANELS OF EQUIPMENT; ALSO REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO STOPPERS, AND FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCETS FOR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BAR AREA EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAY 15

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.-----------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (MIDDLE RACKS) AND REPAINT STORAGE PREP SHELF WITH RUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA (BY ICE MACHINE).----------MUST REPLACE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK (NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND SEALED WITH SILICONE).----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.---------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

NOV 8

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391261

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.//VILOATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391261

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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391261

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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391261

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391261

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391261

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//NEED HAIR RESTRAINT ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN PREPAIRING FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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NOV 4

2010

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPS (SAUSAGES,DICED TOMATOES,COOKED PASTA,FRESH MOZZARELLA CHEESE ) AT 46.9F-48.0F,MGMT PROPERLY DISCAREDED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLER $375.00,40LBS

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//MGMT & I OBSERVED BLACK MOLD & RUST INSIDE ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS MADE ,TOP & BOTTOM AREA PLACED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON UNIT INSTRUCTED MGMT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY DEPT OF HEALTH.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM,CENTER

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATEDS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.

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.//INVERT ALL POTS ,PANS PLATES IN STORAGE.

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 REPLACE ALL STAIN ,PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & STOVE/HAND BOWL & PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA/REPLACE RUSTY BOTTOM DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN KITCHEN AREA,INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OR PAINT/NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE

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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE BEHIND FRONT BAR NEED CLEANING

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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED DETAIL CLEANING 1ST FL. & BASEMENT/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//NEED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSEING DOOR ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

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