Caro Mio Italian Ristorante
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2015
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Score
Caro Mio Italian Ristorante appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2012. On Aug 11, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Caro Mio Italian Ristorante's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 11, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Caro Mio Italian Ristorante is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 11, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE MICROWAVE IS STORED ON A UNFINISHED WOOD BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PREP ITEMS ON NONABSORBENT MATERIALS OR PROVIDE A WOOD SEALANT FOR THE BOARD TO ALLOW REGULAR CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUST BUILDUP AROUND THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDE AT WATER LINE AT ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE,STORED AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT SAID WATER LINE. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSIDE THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN /EXPOSED INSULATION,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.TAPE NO LONGER CAN HOLD UNIT TOGETHER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : EXCESS DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,ALSO GREASE DANGLING FROM FILTER AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER PIPE UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO CHAINS THAT IS HANGED FROM CEILING TO HOLD POTS ARE DUSTY AND GREASY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BY THE FRONT DOOR AT KITCHEN SIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AREA AND RE-APPLY CAULKING WITHA SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Aug 13, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED THE LEFT COMPARTMENT DIVIDER NOT COMPLETELY SEALED,WATER FLOWS FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO THE OTHER, EVEN THOUGHT PLUMBING POTTING IS APPLIED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID POTTING AND WELD THE DIVIDER COMPARTMENT WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE,NON-ABSORBENT AND NON-RUST MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDE AT WATER LINE AT ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE,STORED AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT SAID WATER LINE. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. WHITE CHEST FREEZER INSIDE THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN /EXPOSED INSULATION,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.TAPE NO LONGER CAN HOLD UNIT TOGETHER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,ALSO GREASE DANGLING FROM FILTER AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER PIPE UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO CHAINS THAT IS HANGED FROM CEILING TO HOLD POTS ARE DUSTY AND GREASY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BY THE FRONT DOOR AT KITCHEN SIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AREA AND RE-APPLY CAULKING WITHA SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SNIK(BAR /KITCHEN).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STAND UP REACH IN PASTA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND ON CEILING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT/REPAINT WALL/CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THEROMETERS BROKEN INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUSIC ROOM CLUTTERED (BOXES ON FLOOR). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Feb 8, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/19/12
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/19/12
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Jan 19, 2012
Complaint
2 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. FOODS NOT LABLED OR DATED INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
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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. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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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 Aug 11, 2015. The public record contains six 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?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caro Mio Italian Ristorante have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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