Ciao Ragazzi
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Ciao Ragazzi nine times, with records going back to 2021. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “all food employees have food handler training” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTD TO USE PROPER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR
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Aug 9, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY TRAP DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR DESSERT STATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PLACE IN AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREPARATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT CONNECTIONS OF DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAR AREA, EXPOSING DAMAGED WOOD BELOW. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN.
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Jul 18, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BIN IN BAR AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLES ON HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR NOT SANITIZING GLASSWARE, FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM AT 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BIN IN BAR AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLES ON HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Jun 16, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Jun 15, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Jun 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CHICKEN 48.0F, CUT TOMATOES 48.2F, MEAT SAUCE 47.9F, PORK 48.5F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER IN USE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Nov 2, 2021
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ciao Ragazzi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ciao Ragazzi on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ciao Ragazzi?
Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ciao Ragazzi.
Has Ciao Ragazzi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ciao Ragazzi have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ciao Ragazzi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ciao Ragazzi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ciao Ragazzi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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