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Al Primo Canto

5414-5416 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Italian
Last inspected: Jul 6, 2011
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2010, Al Primo Canto has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 6, 2011. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Al Primo Canto since Jul 6, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Al Primo Canto trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 6, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repair/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, cooler shelving, prep tables, and storage shelving not clean had grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, dish machine area, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep area, storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.Peeling paint on walls shall be repair/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields in prep area, kitchen areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.
38
70
Oct 5, 2010
Tag Removal
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Door sweep worn at bottom of rear door. Instructed to replace door sweep to prevent daylight at bottom. No citation issued-establishment not open.
18
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining the water in the middle of three compartment sink. Water coming up the left and right sides of sink. Water is orange with grease and food particles. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and/or repair to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. No citation issued-establishment not operating. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on three compartment sink.
24
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored on tables in dining room and kitchen. Instructed to invert and wrap utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, exhaust hood filters, light covers, storage shelves in coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation and light covers on ceiling not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al Primo Canto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Al Primo Canto on file is from Jul 6, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Al Primo Canto?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Al Primo Canto.

Has Al Primo Canto's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Al Primo Canto have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Al Primo Canto means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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