Dolce Italian — Brunch Room Chicago
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2020
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Score
Across the available record, Dolce Italian — Brunch Room Chicago has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The most recent visit was on Feb 7, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dolce Italian — Brunch Room Chicago dates to Feb 7, 2020.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 7, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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May 30, 2019
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOOT NOTE MISSING DISCLOSURE"FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENU. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER CUPS ARE USE AS A FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR SCOOPS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GLASS WATER BOTTLES NOT WASHED MANUALLY IN 3-COMP SINK. ONLY IN DISH WASHER, INSTRUCTED TO WASH USING A BRUSH TO CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR LARGE ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: WATER CONDENSATION IN WALK-IN COOLERS, DAMAGED INSULATION CAUSING DRIPPING, INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT CONDENSATION AND MAINTAIN INSULATION OVER FOOLING LINES
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 11, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Sep 4, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 major violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2)-OBSERVED APPROX 2-LBS OF COOKED PORK SAUSAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65.F AND APPROX 2-LBS OF SALMON AT 67.0F AT COST APPROX $20.00.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SAFETY FOODS COLD HOLDING AT 41.F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY CHEF,COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.11(A)PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY HAVING PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORIOTY FOUNDATION NO CITAION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.11(B) PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT HAVE A ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, AND NO PERSON ON DUTY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED, COOKED TO ORDER FOR CUSTOMER- SAUSAGE, EGGS,ETC.INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGER ON DUTY MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(F)(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(A)OBSERVED EMPLOYEE (MEN) WASHROOM HAND SINK WITH MIXING VALVE TEMPERATURE 67.F. INSTRUCTED THAT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE (100F)THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.112(A)(2) OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE 165F. INSTRUCTED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE 180F. INSTRUCTED MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED. DO NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(A) OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU WITH REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS,(EGGS, BURGERS,ETC) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO VIOLATION
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Jul 31, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING WITHIN COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ABOVE GRILL IN MAIN COOKING AREA MISSING LIGHT SHEILD. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER WITH WATER WITHIN LIGHT. REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN LIGHT.
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Nov 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQIUPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME PREP AREA COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS.
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Feb 23, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON SIDES AND INSIDE WATER TRAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED FROM ICE MACHINE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS 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 FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA, BY COOKLINE, HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER VALVE TURNED OFF. MUST TURN ON COLD WATER VALVE.
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May 5, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP COOLER BY THE PREP/COOK LINE. MUST INSTALL A LID OR PROVIDE LID FOR THE BIG ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE UNDER ALL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PIPES AND CONDUIT IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dolce Italian — Brunch Room Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dolce Italian — Brunch Room Chicago on file is from Feb 7, 2020. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dolce Italian — Brunch Room Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dolce Italian — Brunch Room Chicago.
Has Dolce Italian — Brunch Room Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dolce Italian — Brunch Room Chicago have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dolce Italian — Brunch Room Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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