VIA CARDUCCI LA SORELLA.
1928 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
12 of 21 inspections passed, 3 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 72025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 /2 POUND SALAD, 5 POUNDS DICED TOMATOES, 2 POUNDS SLICED SAUSAGE, 1/2 GALLON MILK, 1/2 GALLON HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, AND 2 POUNDS STUFFED RAVIOLI ($150) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2 COOLERS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 302024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
JAN 232024FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CLAMS AND MUSSELS ON SITE WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR CLAMS AND MUSSELS AND KEEP THEM ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 8 CLAMS AND 8 POUNDS OF MUSSELS ($70). A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 POUND SLICED TOMATOES AND 1/4 POUND SAUSAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM BOTTOM PIPES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK WITH WATER LEAKING OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
MAY 262022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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JUL 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASH SINK AT BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET WITH BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS OFFERED AND REMINDER* STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA.
AUG 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEED CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
NOTED THE 2 OF THE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE AIR VENT IN THE FRONT DINING AREA DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
AUG 142017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COKE COOLER AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN BETWEEN THE 2 PREP COOLERS.
MAY 272016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5-20-16, REPORT #1931321, NOT VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. AFTER SEARCHING FOR IT MANAGER TOOK A CLIP BOARD WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT AND SUMMARY FROM BEHIND THREE LIQUOR BOTTLES AT BAR AREA. POSTED VISIBLE WAS COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT FROM 12-4-15, REPORT #1591278. A NEW INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B).
LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS IN ALL COOLER.
RUBBER GASKET BROKEN INSIDE THE DOOR OF SMALL COOLER ACROSS THE STOVE
OBSERVED TWO CUSTOMER(FEMALE AND MALE) SMOKING OUTSIDE GANGWAY(TWO FEET) BY THE OPENED WINDOW WERE CUSTOMERS HAVING LUNCH. SMOKE ODOR INSIDE THE PREMISES. SIGN POSTED ON THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR,HOWEVER DOOR IS OPENED AND THE SIGN IS FACING THE WALL, NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.MUST SMOKE 15 FEET FROM ANY DOORS AND WINDOWS. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE.7-32-015
MAY 202016FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM OVENS AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48F.ALSO TIRAMISU(MADE ON PREMISES TWO DAY PRIOR OF TODAY)STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.6F TO 47.4F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 5,VALUE 110. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED THE WAITER BRING IN THE KITCHEN LEFT OVER(HALF SANDWICHES)FROM A CUSTOMER PLACE IT ON TABLE ,SCRAPED DIRTY DISHES TO GARBAGE CONTAINER,HANDLED DIRTY UTENSIL,THEN GRABBED THE HALF SANDWICHES WITH BARE HAND AND PLACED INSIDE TO GO CONTAINER,NEVER WASHED HIS HANDS. BY THE TIME I CORRECTED THE PROBLEM WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER HE SERVED IT TO CUSTOMER WHICH COSTUMER LEFT. INFORMED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER OF HAND WASHING PROCEDURE,WHICH THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO ALL INTERIOR PANELS OF THE UNIT WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON IT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND ENCRUSTED AND SOLID OIL ON TOP THE LID OF THE CONTAINER,DRIPPED OIL ON GROUND BY AND UNDER THE GREASE BOX,SPLATTERED OIL ON WALL BEHIND THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE BOX,GROUND AND WALLS.KEEP AREA CLEAN TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS IN ALL COOLER.
RUBBER GASKET BROKEN INSIDE THE DOOR OF SMALL COOLER ACROSS THE STOVE.
GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MISSING CEILING TILES,NEED TO REPLACE. AT REAR AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND DISH ROOM.ALL DARK YELLOW WALLS AND CEILING TILES MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
DEC 42015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
POP GUN AND HOLDER IN NEED OF CLEANING AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALL IN THE FRONT BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMNOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 62015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. COVING NEEDED IN BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN ICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. GAVE MANAGER FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION HAND OUT.
MAR 272014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 302014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 52013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Interior panel of ice machine, storage shelves under prep table, exterior between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light bulb under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
APR 112012PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF CREAM CHEESE,ARTICHOKE & SPINACH MIXTURE,&SEAFOOD MIXTURE IN (3)- 9LB. BUCKETS & ALSO 100 OR MORE WON TON WRAPPERS WITH THESE MIXTURES ON TOP LAID OUT ON TABLE IN ADJACENT PATIO DINING AREA WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.2F-55.6F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.19 LBS. $75.(CRITICAL 7-38-005 A)CITATION ISSUED.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #679415 4/2/12 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & TILES,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,BEHIND FLOOR MIXER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDER ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.ALSO REAR SCREEN DOOR & ADJACENT OUTSIDE PATIO DINING AREA DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.A REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DOORS HAD TO GO TO STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEPS.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.
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.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER USING A NONTOXIC FINISH.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ROOM,BAR AREA ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOOR IN DETAIL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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.DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMALATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN,CEILING FANS IN CUSTOMERS DINING ROOM.
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 MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNITS.
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.DETAIL CLEAN ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM,REMOVE UNNECASSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALSO PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM DRY FOODS.
APR 22012FAILED1 violation1 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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDER ICE BIN BEHIND BAR , ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT IN DINING AREA & OUTSIDE ADJACENT PATIO DINING AREA & REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/2/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 152011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT BAR AREA, BY EXPOSED HAND BOWL BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND REAR DOOR THRESHOLD NEEDS ADJUSTMENT WERE NOTED
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR CHIPPING WALL SURFACE IN KITCHEN AREA, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA, AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER
JUL 122010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND SOME WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN,FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA ARE NOT SMOOTH,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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA.
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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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