D'agostino's II
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025
86
Score
D'agostino's II has been inspected 19 times since 2010. D'agostino's II was last inspected on Feb 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting D'agostino's II on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER, DEEP FRYERS AND 1-DOOR FREEZER ON THE COOK'S LINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THERE IS CHIPPED PAINT AND GOUGES IN THE FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREA.
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86
Jan 26, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN.
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Jan 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE ONLINE/QR MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2569161 ON 1/4/23 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN.
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Jan 4, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVEN: DELI MEAT (50.1F), CHEESE (48F), COOKED CHICKEN (42.8F), AND BURGER (50.2F). APPROXIMATE VALUE $20, 15 LBS. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COS.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES: FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC. WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE CHEST AT BAR WHERE HANDLE IS TOUCHING ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING WALL BASE IN PREP AREA UNDER FIRE EXTINGUISHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE, AND INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND RIGHT LIGHT IN POOR REPAIR AT KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON-SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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May 13, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE READING 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING UNTIL DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS: CHICKEN AND CANADIAN BACON 62.2F. FOOD DISCARDED. (APPROXIMATELY 5LB $30). PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD: COOKED LASAGNA HELD FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH SANITIZE BASIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Nov 4, 2021
Routine
2 major violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPRATION AREA WHERE PIZZA SLICE HOT HOLDIG UNIT IS LOCATED AND ON PIZZA LINE. ONLY NOTED ONE HANDWASHING SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK shall be located To allow convenient use by EMPLOYEES in all FOOD preparation, FOOD dispensing, and WAREWASHING areas. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT USE OF FOOD PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD: COOKED LASAGNA HELD FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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May 24, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURE OF 56F WITH TCS/RTE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL; 2 LBS OF BRISKET, 57F, VALUED AT $8 5 LBS OF HAMBURGER, 56F, VALUED AT $10 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES, 54F, VALUED AT $5 2 LBS OF SLICED TURKEY, 55F, VALUED AT $5 5 LBS OF RANCH DRESSING, 54F, VALUED AT $20 3 LBS OF ITALIAN BEEF, 59F, VALUED AT $10 2 LBS OF BACON, 57F, VALUED AT $3 5 LBS OF PORK, 55F, VALUED AT $15 8 LBS OF CHICKEN, 55F, VALUED AT $25 3 LBS OF DELI MEAT, 56F, VALUED AT $5 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS/RTE FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK & BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCES ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, BAR, AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Jun 11, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVERD THE FRONT PREP PIZZA COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMP OF 54.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SAID COOLER MUST HOLD/MAINTAINING THE PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THIS COOLER HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ALL FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL WORKING PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE FRONT PREP PIZZA COOLER SUCH AS: ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 50.4F, CHICKEN AT 58.3F, PEPPERONI AT 50.8, HAM AT 54.8F AND GROUND BEEF AT 48.2F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT TOTAL WEIGHT OF 40lbs AND COST AT $375. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND/OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS,HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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82
Jul 11, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BULK CONTAINER OF OREGANO IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT A LABEL ON THE EXTERIOR CONTAINER. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HANDLED SCOOP USED TO DISPENSE ICE IN THE ICE CONTAINER UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLED SCOOP EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLING FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE DOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE TRIM, CORNERS, ETC. TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUIDLUP AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE A BEIGE & PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CEILING LEAK IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE WALL HAS BEEN CUTOUT UNDER THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING CUTOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jun 24, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS, STORAGE AND IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS/FREEZERS, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SODA GUNS AT THE BAR AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS AND STORE/DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND SINKS, COOLERS/FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIPES AND CONDUITS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER.
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Jun 23, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE AND NOT SANITIZING (0 PPM OF CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE UTENSILS IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS, STORAGE AND IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA, STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS/FREEZERS, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SODA GUNS AT THE BAR AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS AND STORE/DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND SINKS, COOLERS/FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD, WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIPES AND CONDUITS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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74
Sep 3, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE COOLER BELOW THE DOUGH SHEETER.
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Aug 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE COOLER BELOW THE DOUGH SHEETER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Jun 23, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR WALL IN BASEMENT PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA(WATER DAMAGE, PEELING PAINT).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PAPER AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jan 30, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase, behind equipment and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet and overhead drainline in basement not maintained. Instructed to repair leaking neck at faucet of three compartment sink and repair and seal overhead drainline leaking in basement.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement and not organized. Instructed to elevate all supplies 6inches or higher and away from wall and remove any unused articles in basement.
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74
Sep 21, 2011
Routine
7 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. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
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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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL, AT PREP COUNTER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAINT WALL BY FRONT BAR AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND REPLACE LIGHT BULB FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT KITCHEN AREA
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Jul 8, 2010
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,TOPS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS,POTATO CUTTING/PEELER,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,COUNTERS BEHIND SERVICE BAR,CUTTING BOARDS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,PIPES ABOVE WORKTABLE IN BASEMENT MUST RE-WRAP INSULATION,REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD,FILTERS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ABOVE OVENS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING ALSO MUST INSTALL DRAINAGE AT BAR GUNS SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAINS.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CHIPS-HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT-MUST DETAIL,CLEAN,SANITIZE SAID UNIT,FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,TOPS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS,POTATO CUTTING/PEELER,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,COUNTERS BEHIND SERVICE BAR,CUTTING BOARDS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,PIPES ABOVE WORKTABLE IN BASEMENT MUST RE-WRAP INSULATION,REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS.
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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. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.HOOD,FILTERS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ABOVE OVENS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING ALSO MUST INSTALL DRAINAGE AT BAR GUNS SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAINS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN ORGANIZE BASEMENT,STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was D'agostino's II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D'agostino's II on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D'agostino's II?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at D'agostino's II.
Has D'agostino's II's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at D'agostino's II have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at D'agostino's II 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 D'agostino's II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, D'agostino's II is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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