Capi's Italian Kitchen
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2014
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Capi's Italian Kitchen stretching back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 9, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Capi's Italian Kitchen dates to Jun 9, 2014.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Food in original container, properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jun 9, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENTS UNLABELED IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET LEAKING AT SHUT OFF VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS HANDLED.
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Jul 29, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR CONDIMENT PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY AND REMAINS SEALED.
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Jul 19, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF CREAM SAUCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 55.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF PRODUCT WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. OBSERVED 4 HOUSE FLIES AND 20 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR CONDIMENT PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY AND REMAINS SEALED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING AROUND THE VENTILATION IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Apr 24, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. LARGE SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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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. SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. LOW HOT PRESSURE AT VEGETABLES WASHING 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY PRESSURE.
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Jun 6, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CAULKING ON SPLASHGUARDS AT 3-COMP SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR & STARITNG TO APPEAR MOLDY-MUST REPLACE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAK ON BASE OF FAUCET AT FRONT HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Capi's Italian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Capi's Italian Kitchen on file is from Jun 9, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Capi's Italian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Capi's Italian Kitchen.
Has Capi's Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Capi's Italian Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Capi's Italian Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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