Volo Restaurant

Chicago Health Dept

2008 W ROSCOE ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 29

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. VOMIT KIT WAS PROVIDED AT THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED RAW BEEF SKIRT AT 55.6F, RAW BEEF 55.7F RAW SALMON 47.8F, COOKED PORK 52.7F, COOKED DUCK AT 55.8F, COOKED RATATOULLE VEGETABLE 56.4F, LENTILS 54.8F, COOKED POTATOES 56.3F, CELERY ROOT54.1F HAM 54,4F, CHICKEN SAUCE 48.9F AND SHRIM SAUCE 49.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 22LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $401.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62.1F. THE PREP COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, SALMON, SHRIMP, SOUPS ETC. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 41.0F. TECHNICIAN ON SITE COOLER HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION. AIR AMBIEN TEMPERATURE 39.8F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIN OR REPLACE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WALL BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR OPENING SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FEB 21

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOWLS AND PLATES BEING STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 10

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION, EXPIRED CETIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JAN 19

2023

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

NOV 16

2021

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BETWEEN PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM BOTTOM OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFUNCTIONAL FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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OCT 6

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AND IN BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN AT BOTTOM OF MENU. MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE (OYSTERS), "THESE FOOD ITEMS CONTAIN RAW INGRIDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.

SEP 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEER ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO THERMAL TEST PAPERS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGR MUST PROVIDE THERMAL TEST PAPER FOR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE BAR HAND WASH BOWL COLD WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET ALSO OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFIACTE ON PREMISE.

MAR 8

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP AT ALL TIMES OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WOOD RACK UNDER THE CONVECTIONAL OVEN TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND THE MEAT SLICER ON THE MAIN PREP TABLE, 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE FAN VENTILATION UNIT OVER THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.

FEB 17

2017

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 10

2017

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

SOME FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOODS OUTSIDE OF ORGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOPS.

JUN 23

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REATTACH THE CORNER WALL COVING IN THE BASEMENT BELOW THE CEILING WINE RACK IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK (FAUCET ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE) TO PREVENT LEAKS.

SEP 29

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

LEAKING CONDENSATION IN WALK-IN COOLER BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BASEMENT AREA,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN REAR GARAGE AREA CLOSET AND STORAGE UNDER STAIR WELL BY KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORE OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

JAN 10

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS ATTACHED TO CEILING ABOVE COOKING FRYER,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA,

MAR 15

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BEER GARDEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. DOORS NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

JAN 26

2012

PASS 7 violations

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. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

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 REPAIR BROKEN LID FOR SMALL CHEST FREEZER AT KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; CHEST FREEZER AND OVEN IN KITCHEN.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BAR AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS IN BASEMENT AND AROUND PIPES WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT, FAN, ETC..

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN/SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORE OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

JAN 23

2012

FAIL 0 violations

JUN 25

2010

PASS 2 violations

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.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN BOX FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST.FLOOR ALSO CLEAN FRONT HOOD ,FILTER, AND INTERIOR OF OVEN.DELIME ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED CEILING PEELING PAINT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT.

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