Coda Di Volpe
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Coda Di Volpe stretching back to 2016. On Jul 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Coda Di Volpe is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA, THE UPSTAIRS FRONT BAR AREA, AND THE PIZZA PREP AREA TO BE WITHOUT A SIGN INDICATING EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO RETURNING TO WORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF FOUR BATHROOMS IN BASEMENT TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING DOOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR AT BATHROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT AT THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST AREA IN BASEMENT TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL ON RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGAER TO REPLACE THE NOT FUNCTIONAL LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
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Aug 7, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PIZZA PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK WATER LEAKING FROM HOT/COLD WATER PEDAL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK PEDAL AND KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT SAID LOCATION.
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Aug 23, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE/ MISSING KNOB AT THE LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LID.
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Mar 4, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES AND KITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Mar 4, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE GLASSWARE WAS BEING WASHED. DISHWASHING REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND DETECTED THE CHLORINE ATTACHED TO THE MACHINE WAS EXPIRED AND NO LONGER EFFECTIVE AS A SANITIZER. A NEW SANITIZER WAS INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DAILY TO CHECK FOR SANITIZATION LEVELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA. HAM AT 46.2F & 50.7F, PEPPERONI @ 51.8F ALONG WITH OTHER ASSORTED MEATS AND CHEESES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 52.9F. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM OF 100 F AT THE COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK. ADEQUATE HOT WATER NOTED AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2320450 ON 10-24-19 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS FOUND INSIDE A BINDER WITH PAST INSPECTION REPORTS. TODAY SUMMARY POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES AND PIZZA CUTTERS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALLS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE OR PROVIDE A PROPER,CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OR THROUGHOUT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE PIPING OF THE CONDENSER IN THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BAR DISH WASHING MACHINE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS IE: A JACKET IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST USE THE DESIGNATED LOCKER STORAGE PROVIDE IN THE FACILITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR EMPLOYEES AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Oct 24, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/SENSOR FOR THE SANITIZING CYCLE AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT RECORDING ADEQUATELY THE FINAL TEMPERATURE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE. PRESENTLY SHOWED FINAL TEMP OF 181F. SANITARIAN TEST STRIP WITH HIGH COLOR CONTRAST DID NOT CHANGE COLOR SO THE UNIT DID NOT REACH 180F. MUST REPAIR MEASURING DEVICE/SENSOR AT WAREWASHING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE BOTH ICE MACHINE,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SANITIZER COMPARTMENT)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT WASHROOM DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Sep 19, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVCES NOT LOCATED FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE, DRIP COFFEE MACHINE, AND TEA MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR COFFEE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND TEA MACHINE SO THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 3, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE: NOTED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BROWNISH-GRAY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKING TRAYS IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO DISCARD ICE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE MACHINE. OPERATOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-SET CUPS AND SILVERWARE STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE DINING ROOM TABLES. MUST STORE CUPS INVERTED AND COVER THE USE ENDS OF THE SILVER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF BEVERAGES STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN THE PUMPROOM/LIQUOR ROOM. MUST NOT STORE FOOD OR FOOD EQUIPMENT UNDER EXPOSED WASTE LINES, OR PROVIDE A GUTTER/SHIELD SYSTEM WHERE THE EXPOSED LINES CROSS OVER FOOD/EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CANS OF PAINT STORED ON FLOOR IN PUMP ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jul 7, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coda Di Volpe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coda Di Volpe on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coda Di Volpe?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Coda Di Volpe.
Has Coda Di Volpe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Coda Di Volpe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Coda Di Volpe 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 Coda Di Volpe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coda Di Volpe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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