Davanti Enoteca Chicago
Last inspected: Jun 29, 2017
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Score
Davanti Enoteca Chicago appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 29, 2017. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at Davanti Enoteca Chicago is from Jun 29, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jun 29, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND VACUUMED PACKAGED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT WAS PACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT A WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE OFFICE OF CDPH TO VACUUM PACKAGE ON SITE. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN ( SUGAR, SALT ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: USING BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING FOR WATER SERVICE, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USAGE OR MUST WASH MANUALLY WITH A BRUSH.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC BAGS USED AS A BARRIER TO PROTECT CLEAN POTS AND PANS IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO USE MATERIAL THAT CAN BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: A FLY TRAP INSTALLED CLOSE TO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO USE A HOLDER.
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Dec 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOPS STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITH THE HANDLE LYING IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH HANDLE FACIING UP AT ALL TIMES OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE DOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ABOVE MENTIONED CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VARIOUS CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE PREP AREA, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Aug 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP AROUND THE DOOR, INTERIOR WALLS, CEILING, FLOORS AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES--MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WHEELS AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE FOOD LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE FRONT PIZZA STATION AND IN OTHER PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALLS NEAR DISH MACHINE.
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May 19, 2014
Consultation
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA WITH RAW CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS OF DRY STORAGE WITH SMALL HOLES AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES THROUGOUT KITCHEN MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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May 14, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA WITH RAW CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES THROUGOUT KITCHEN MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS OF DRY STORAGE WITH SMALL HOLES AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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May 7, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK CHEEK, SAUSAGE, MILK, JUICE AND CUT FRUIT) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (46.2F-49.3F) IN THE PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $65. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA WITH RAW CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS OF DRY STORAGE WITH SMALL HOLES AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES THROUGOUT KITCHEN MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS HANDLED.
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Jul 2, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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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 ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. 11 FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. 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 RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Davanti Enoteca Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Davanti Enoteca Chicago on file is from Jun 29, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Davanti Enoteca Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Davanti Enoteca Chicago.
Has Davanti Enoteca Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Davanti Enoteca Chicago have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Davanti Enoteca Chicago 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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