Chay Fratellos Italian Restaurant & BBQ
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2018, Chay Fratellos Italian Restaurant & BBQ has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Chay Fratellos Italian Restaurant & BBQ's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 18, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.
Chay Fratellos Italian Restaurant & BBQ's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Dec 18, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LAST DATE MARKINGS ON 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAG.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND GRILL TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH STORAGE AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT AND MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 19, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SALAD DRESSINGS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS WITH A DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jan 9, 2019
Reinspection
7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SALAD DRESSINGS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS WITH A DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF 2- LIVE ROACHES IN DOOR JAMS OF 2- DIFFERENT 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/9/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: SEAL ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR
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Dec 11, 2018
License
9 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER BETWEEN THE DINING AREA AND THE KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SALAD DRESSINGS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS WITH A DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE NON-WORKING REFRIGERATORS, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND FREEZER FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL OF THE OLD EQUIPMENT, CRATES AND WOOD CABINETS FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE RESTAURANT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chay Fratellos Italian Restaurant & BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chay Fratellos Italian Restaurant & BBQ on file is from Dec 18, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chay Fratellos Italian Restaurant & BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chay Fratellos Italian Restaurant & BBQ.
Has Chay Fratellos Italian Restaurant & BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chay Fratellos Italian Restaurant & BBQ have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chay Fratellos Italian Restaurant & BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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