FEB 21
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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VOLO RESTAURANT.
EAT. 83/100
2008 W ROSCOE ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 21, 2025 · passed
12 of 16 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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 102024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 10
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 192023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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 162021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BETWEEN PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NONFUNCTIONAL FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OCT 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AND IN BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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SEP 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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.
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 82018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
FEB 102017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2017
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
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 232016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 292015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BASEMENT AREA,
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,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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 102014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA,
MAR 152013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 262012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2012
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
JUN 252010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 25
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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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