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Ciao Amore

1134 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Italian
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2015
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Ciao Amore four times, with records going back to 2011. Ciao Amore was last inspected on Jul 9, 2015. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Ciao Amore's record stops at Jul 9, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to six violations.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Ciao Amore's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER GASKETS, CAN OPENER, KNIFE RACK.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG EAST WALL(FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WEST WALL AND AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET NEAR UNUSED COOLER IN PREP AREA. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA(SPILLS). REPAIR CEILING IN DINING AREA NEAR WASHROOMS(WATER DAMAGE).
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN MEN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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74
Jun 5, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP.SINK
38
90
May 26, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE STOVE, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
33
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. THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. PROVIDE A SPRING OR OTHER DOOR CLOSER TO THE THREE TOILET ROOM DOORS SO THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
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86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ciao Amore last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ciao Amore on file is from Jul 9, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ciao Amore?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ciao Amore.

Has Ciao Amore's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ciao Amore have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ciao Amore 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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