Calabria Imports
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at Calabria Imports, the earliest from 2010. Calabria Imports was last inspected on Dec 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up nine times.
Calabria Imports' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND THE WALK IN STORAGE/OLD FREEZER IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
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90
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE. KEEP AREA CLEAN FREE FROM BUILD UP.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENT HAS AREAS WHERE GREASE IS DRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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82
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING ON REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNIT IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH RUST IN NEED OF CLEANING, REMOVING OR REPLACING UNIT. SHELF UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SMALL AMOUNTS OF RUST BUILD UP IN NEED OF REMOVING OR REPLACING TABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT, SINKS, AND 3 COMPARNT SINK AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRY DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Feb 23, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOORING AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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78
May 6, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN USE IN SOILED WATER CONTAINING FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE IN CLEAN RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT VELOCITY TO FLUSH PARTICLES OR ON CLEAN AND SANITIZED FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT(POTS AND PANS) NOT STORED IN INVERTED POSITION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL COOKING UTENSILS IN INVERTED POSITION TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINING AND PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE TABLEWARE(PLASTIC FORKS AND KNIVES) STORED ON TABLES WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND KEEP IN PROTECTED AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND ON SIDES OF OVEN NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, ELEVATE, AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR NON-MANAGERIAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Jan 15, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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86
Jul 2, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD LABELS MISSING ON PACKAGED CANNOLI. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT CONTENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAIN OF DIRT, GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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90
Apr 10, 2019
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COCA COLA REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD LABELS MISSING ON ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT CONTENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS INSIDE BOTTOM SURFACES OF DELI DISPLAY COOLERS, SURFACES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, WHEELS OF ROLLING CARTS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES, AND CEILING FAN IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Apr 3, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABELS MISSING ON PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS(PASTA, PASTRIES, SALADS, ETC) DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN COOLERS AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH NAME OF FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213875 ON 9-5-18:58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF WATER HEATER INSIDE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARHHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COCA COLA REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD LABELS MISSING ON ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT CONTENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS INSIDE BOTTOM SURFACES OF DELI DISPLAY COOLERS, SURFACES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, WHEELS OF ROLLING CARTS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES, AND CEILING FAN IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 5, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON PREMISES MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.12 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENTS, ARTIFICAL COLORS/FLAVORS, OR MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENTS LISTED ON LABELS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND APPOX 4-LBS OF COOKED MEATBALLS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 48.7F,49.8F, 50.2F MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD, APPROX $20.00-CDI. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AND LIGHTSHIELD COVER ARE NOT CLEAN( DUSTY). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE BOXES WITH CATERING EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
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86
Apr 14, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON ALL FOOD AND UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER DELI DISPLAY COOLER AND FANGUARDS IN REACH-IN PIZZA SETUP AND POP DISPLAY COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING THERMOMETER IN PIZZA SETUP COOLER IN SALES AREA AND PREP COOLER ALONG NORTH WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM CONDIMENTS, OIL, AND OLIVES, UNDER COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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74
Aug 26, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER-REMOVE DIRT/DUST FOOD BUILD UP. THE BLADES OF THE FAN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP. SINK. THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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67
Apr 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN REAR PREP COOLER.MUST INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP BUCKET NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/PROPERLY STORE.
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Jul 23, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 165.2F AND SLICED DELI MEAT PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SLICERS, COOKING EQUIPEMENT, HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REPAIR THRESHOLD ON REAR DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP ARES, NEAR 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, ETC. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE FAUCET ON 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE HOSE. EXTEND ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 1, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) SPOONS ON TABLES FRONT DINING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, OVEN, AND EXTERIOR FRYERS , STOVE TOP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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86
Mar 25, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPOONS ON TABLE IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO INVERT (HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR DRAIN LINE FROM COMPRESSOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR CUTTING BOARDS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, OVEN AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, STOVE TOP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE FROM WALK-IN FREEZER REAR FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OVER FRONT SIDE COOLER/FREEZER NEED TO REPLACE.
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78
Jun 7, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.OBSERVED SOUP, PASTA DINNER, CHICKEN POT PIES, DESERTS, NEED TO ADD NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE#,AND INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. ALSO CLEAN DRIP TRAY FROM GRILL, AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.OBSERVED 2 COMP. SINK LEAKING AT P-TRAP.
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Mar 16, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR (BREAD IN FRONT OF DISPLAY CASE). FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN UTILITY CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jun 9, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER, DISPLAY FREEZER, AND BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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 ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN CABINETS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE CHEESE AND MEAT DISPLAY COOLER IN DINING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. SEAL LARGE HOLES OUTSIDE ON GROUND ALONG NORTH WALL BY FRONT WINDOW. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN FRONT DINING AND REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND WASHBOWLS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND DELI DISPLAY COOLERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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. PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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 PROPANE TANKS AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. DISCARD LITTER OUTSIDE ALONG NORTH WALL NEAR WINDOW TO PREVENT RODENT HARBOARGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Calabria Imports last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Calabria Imports on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Calabria Imports?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Calabria Imports.
Has Calabria Imports' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Calabria Imports have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Calabria Imports means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Calabria Imports inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Calabria Imports is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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