Caro Mio Italian Ristorante
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2012, Caro Mio Italian Ristorante has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Caro Mio Italian Ristorante dates to Dec 10, 2019.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Caro Mio Italian Ristorante squarely in typical territory. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 10, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT ONLY HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (DRYING RACK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK FAUCET AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 6, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT BAR AREA. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 104.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT ONLY HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK FAUCET AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA AND MEN & WOMENS BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (DRYING RACK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING RACK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 10, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 NOTED CRACK FLOOR TILES ESPECIALLY BY THE COOKING STOVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 27, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2059871 ON 6-8-17 NOT CORRECTED. #30- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#32- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR, NORTH FACING, TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.#38- STRIPPED HOT HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LEAK ON THE VALVE SWITCH HANDLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR BOTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES AND HOLES UNDER WOODEN BAR AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST 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: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. WALLS BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT, ALONG THE FOOD PREP WALL WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH BOX FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IE: HANDBAGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR, NORTH FACING, TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STRIPPED HOT HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LEAK ON THE VALVE SWITCH HANDLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR BOTH.
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May 23, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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May 13, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND SURROUNDING AREAS OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH DEBRIS AND SODA AND BEER CANS ALL OVER THE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SURROUNDING AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. OWNER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS DURING INSPECTION.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP ON SITE ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT FROM DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM . MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AD MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD AND TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Sep 28, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 11, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Aug 13, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.IF IS REPAIRED MUST USE FOOD GRADE ITEMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVES IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Aug 19, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Nov 13, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 1, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINTED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.2 F, NO FOODS HELD INSIDE AT THIS TIME, ALSO FRONT COUNTER COOLER OFF AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW OR REMOVE UNUSED COOLERS.
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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 6 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL MOP SINK ON PREMISES WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caro Mio Italian Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caro Mio Italian Ristorante on file is from Dec 10, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caro Mio Italian Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Caro Mio Italian Ristorante.
Has Caro Mio Italian Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Caro Mio Italian Ristorante have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Caro Mio Italian Ristorante 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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