Caponies Trattoria
Last inspected: Aug 3, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Caponies Trattoria has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 3, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 3, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Caponies Trattoria scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 3, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. VIOLATION PF 7- 38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEANING POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING POLICY. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HANDSINK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA VIOLATION C 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIN FOIL COERINGS UNDER GRILL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE TIN FOIL COVERINGS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Jul 20, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND UNVENTED (2) OVEN IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR MUST BE UNDER KITCHEN HOOD.---------MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.--------MUST REMOVE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 13, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT PIZZA PREP/COOKING AREA WITH MISSING BARRIER. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATION OF CUSTOMERS AND FOOD PREP AREA (LIMITED ENTRY WAY). A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED WHEN PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR---------FOUND FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT BOTTOM/CORNER OF DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS AND ALSO MUST REPLACE MESH WITH HOLES AT THE SCREEN DOOR IN REAR EXIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.-----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISHRACKS WITH ACCUMULATION USED FOR DISHMACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE 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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND LIGHT COVERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND UNVENTED (2) OVEN IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR MUST BE UNDER KITCHEN HOOD.---------MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.--------MUST REMOVE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Jun 24, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING KNOBS TO (2) PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS ADEQUATELY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL AND 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR,
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May 8, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE WITH HEAVY LEAK UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT (NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE (INFORMATION GIVEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), display cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning, floor in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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May 21, 2014
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: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS POTS AND PANS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,MAINTAIN. ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR AND SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler racks/shelving not clean , need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving corners not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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May 17, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 10, 2013
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: Above had no proof of current pest control service at time of inspection, must provide proof of pest control service.Citation issued 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found no certified food manager with City of Chicago food sanitation certificate at above premises at time of inspection while cooking, handling potentially foods(meat balls, soups, and au jus.Citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields by dish machine were missing end caps, must provide end caps to light shields.
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Jul 25, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.-------MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY PIPE ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Apr 25, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Unfinished floor under pizza oven. Must repair floor to be easily cleanable and non-absorbant, seal gaps along wall/floor junction, install 4" cove.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No visible backflow prevention devices at ice maker or espresso/cappucino machine. Must install same.
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Apr 24, 2012
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: No exposed handsink at front pizza prep/cooking area. Must install handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure, stocked with soap and disposable towels. Kitchen exposed handsink not accessible from cooking line. Must move cooler from between cooking line and sink to provide easy access to handsink.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Inadequate protection between pizza prep area and dining/customers. Must provide sneezeguard/barrier between food preparation area/utensils and the public. Have area completely set-up as intended for use for re-inspection.
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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: Outer openings not protected. Openings to outside at bottom of rear door and at vent above same door must be sealed or screened (16 mesh to the inch screen).
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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. Must clean (remove grit and residue) and seal bricks around pizza oven. Surface must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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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. DEEP FRYER CABINET UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR ON CORNER OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH,MUST PROVIDE SEALANT ,FINISH FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No visible backflow prevention devices at ice maker or espresso machine. Must install same.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caponies Trattoria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caponies Trattoria on file is from Aug 3, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caponies Trattoria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Caponies Trattoria.
Has Caponies Trattoria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caponies Trattoria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Caponies Trattoria 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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