TUSCANY RESTAURANT.
1014-1018 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
13 of 21 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 182026PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (POTS, PANS, DISHES, ETC) STORED IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOMS (WATER HEATER, FURNACE, ELECTRICAL BOXES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE FROM MECHANICAL ROOM AND STORE PROPERLY
WOODEN BOXES BEING USED AS A SHELF TO ELEVATE MICROWAVE. INSTD TO REMOVE WOOD BOXES AND UTILIZE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, AND NON POROUS. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED A LINER AT TOP LINE OF PREP SALAD COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON AND UNDERNEATH CAULKING AT WAREWASHING UNIT AND WALL. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING
PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES
AUG 142025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 4-DRAWER SALAD COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46F, CHICKEN AT 46F, CHEESE AT 44F, MILK AT 44F, PORK AT 58F, FISH AT 45F, ALFREDO SAUCE AT 44F, MEATBALLS AT 50F, MAYONNAISE AT 44F, STEAK AT 45F, MEAT SAUCE AT 44F, AND SAUSAGE AT 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE 4-DRAWER SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 102024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HIGH-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. TECHNICAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (PASTA AND BEANS). THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
JUL 202023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHROOM AND PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER IN WHICH MUSSELS WERE BEING STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ATTACH SHELLSTOCK TAG TO CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST ITEM IS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK (CLOSEST TO THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER) SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVER ON THE WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
show all 21 inspections →
SEP 192022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/9/2022, REPORT #2563393. #48-OBSERVED BROKEN GAGE FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS READING AT 140.0F. TEMPERATURE MEASURE DEVICE MUST ACCURATELY MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 92022FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO SALAD AND PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY WATER LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER IN WHICH CLAMS WERE BEING STORED. ALSO OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER IN WHICH MUSSELS WERE BEING STORED. MUST ATTACH SHELLSTOCK TAG TO CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST ITEM IS SOLD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $30.00. ALSO OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS STORED IN BUCKET WITH NO DATE RECORDED OF WHEN THE LAST ITEM WAS SOLD. The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MINOR MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN GAGE FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS READING AT 140.0F. TEMPERATURE MEASURE DEVICE MUST ACCURATELY MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM 4/24/2019, REPORT #2285679. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
APR 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADVISORY ON MENU WITH AN ASTERICK (*) AT ALL ITEMS THAT PERTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST HAVE WRITTEN WASHING PROCEDURE FOR POTS TO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT P-TRAP IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WATER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 192018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET BEHIND THE DOOR. ALSO, REMOVE RUST AND DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE, AND REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
MAR 172017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD ITEMS, MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE BELONGINGS,
OFFENSIVE ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
AUG 22016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER MIDDLE BASIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
JAN 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CURRENTLY IN USE, WITH 3RD BASIN EMPTY, NO SANITIZER. ONLY USING 1ST BASIN WITH SOAP AND WATER, AND 2ND BASIN TO RINSE. INSTD TO HAVE 3RD COMPARTMENT WITH PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. BARTENDER STATES USES MULTI USE CLOTH NAPKIN AND SANITIZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
VENTILATION IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. LEAKING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
APR 172015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, AND EXTERIOR OF DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN WHITE PANELS INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT.
LOCATE SOURCE OF DRIPPING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP FLOORS DRY.
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR BREAD PREP STATION AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR.
STORE ICE SCOOP IN BASEMENT IN A CLEAN COVERD CONTAINER.
APR 222014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING COVER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER AT COFFEE STATION DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
EMPLOYEES CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD SHELF AND TOO CLOSE TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
MAR 262013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 252012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 A SMALL WINDOW AT DISH AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH SCREEN MISSING. REPLACE WINDOW SCREEN SO WINDOW IS RODENT PROOFED. ALSO FURTHEST EAST DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM. THERE IS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT MIDDLE OF DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 H000076814 10 COURT DATE 5/31/2012 AT 1100AM RM 112 400 WEST SUPERIOR STREET CHGO.,IL.PLEASE SEE BACK OF CITATION FOR PREPAYMENT INFO. MAIL-IN OPTION AND PAYMENT LOCATIONS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING OF 2DOOR REFRIGERATORS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT DISHWASHING AREA AND AT PREP AREA NEXT TO 2COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO 2COMP SINK AT KITCHEN AREA.
APR 72011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
ICE CREAM SCOOPS AND KNIVES ARE STORED IN LIQUIDS, INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR ICE CREAM SERVICE. Any food utensils that are stored in any standing water or sanitizer must be removed. Air dry all multi-use dispensing and cutting equipment after sanitizing. A copy of the related I.D.P.H. technical bulletin was left on premises.
CLEAN OUT LOOSE DEBRIS FROM THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
JUN 82010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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 the to go containers in the wait station and remove the knives from the sanitizer in the front kitchen.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Regrout damaged floor tiles under the bar and in the dishroom so the floors are smooth and sanitary.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean the dirty walls under the dishmachine and pot sink areas.
Find and repair the clean water leak in the hot water heater area.
FEB 232010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Clean and reseal the corner behind the hotline hand sink so it is smooth and sanitary. Clean off sticky residue on the lexan food containers.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Repair the damaged baseboard corner next to the pizza station.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. The buildup on the walk-in cooler ceiling was washed, rinsed and sanitized at this time.
A catch pan was placed under a sweaty pipe in the store room.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →