Dolci Amori

1150 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610
Italian
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Dolci Amori, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 20, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 20, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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
Jun 20, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS PREPAPRED FOODS SUCH AS DELI SANDWICHES THAT ARE PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:45PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED SANDWICHES IN THE DISPLAY COOLER AND POUND CAKE ITEMS ABOVE THE DESSERT CASE IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER, 5) FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER NEAR GELATO STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Mar 21, 2023
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PREP COFFEE STATION NEXT TO HAND SINK MUST BE PROTECTED BY CONTAMINATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD SO THAT PREP AREA IS; 1) IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION; 2) WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION;
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESPRESSO AND COFFEE MACHINE WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE ALL GENDER RESTROOMS DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN PIT GAPS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ALONG SINK FIXTURES IN THE DISHROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA; AROUND VENT IN ALL GENDER RESTROOM; AROUND PIPE UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE, EDGES OF WOOD PANELS NEAR FRONT PREP-AREA; AND DEEP HOLE PIT IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SEALED AND CAULKED TO ENSURE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES THAT ARE HIRED IN THE FACILITY OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dolci Amori last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dolci Amori on file is from Jun 20, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Dolci Amori's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dolci Amori have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dolci Amori means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.