When was Eataly last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eataly on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 49 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eataly?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 30 times, more than any other issue at Eataly.

Has Eataly's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Eataly have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Eataly 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 Eataly inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Eataly is inspected around four times per year on average.

Eataly Health Inspection Score & History — Chicago, IL

Sep 4, 2024

Reinspection

15 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND PALLETS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. MUST REMOVE ALL AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: VINO AND ROMAN STYLE PIZZA AREAS; FLUID IS DRAINING INTO INTERIOR OR 2 DOOR REACH COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA: FACUET BROKEN SPRAYER AT 1 COMP. SINK BY HIGH TEMP DISHWASHER, INSTUCTED REPLACE SPAYER AT 1 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMP. SINK IN BUTCHER AREA SPRAYING FROM FACUET, INSTRCUTED TOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO HOT WATER AVALIABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

51

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN BAKERY AREA BACKFLOW DEVICE IS LEAKING ONTO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND DRY STORAGE AREAS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA, ALL DISH AREAS, CEILING, WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM ABOVE HVAC DUCTWORK SYSTEM IN 2ND FL. ON TO FLOOR NEAR 2ND FLOOR DISHAREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WALL BASEBOARDS PEELING OFF WALL 1ST FLOOR COLD PREP, 1ST FL DISH, BAKERY, AND PREP AREAS

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP/1ST AND 2ND FL DISHWASHING AREAS, STAFF LOCKER ROOMS MENS & WOMENS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 INCH HOLE IN WALL IN DRY STORAGE/DOCK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR WITH DRYING PROVISION ACESS DOOR TAPED CLOSED AND BROKEN OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN HOOD VENTALATION AREA ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP WITH BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS, INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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Aug 28, 2024

Complaint

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 17 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT BOTH CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FL RANGING FROM (72.3F TO 78.5F), 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM TEMP RANGING FROM (68.2F TO 84.7), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: "OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED."

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN COOLER PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED BY GROCERY CART.INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2594571 CONDUCTED ON 5/14/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#51) 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON-WORKING HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR SOUTHSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED ON SOUTH EASTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK. NOTE THERE ARE THREE OTHERS PROPERLY WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOM. (#56)6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILINGS IN FIRST FLOOR HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CONDENSOR COVERS IN COLD PREP ROOM IN CENTRAL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSOR COVERS IN COLD PREP ROOM IN CENTRAL KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 25 LIVE COCKROACH ON 1ST FL PASTRY 5-7 LIVE COCKROACHES COFFEE AREA/ PIZZA AREA, 5-7 LIVE COCKROACH ON 2ND FL BAKERY, 7-10 LIVE COCKROACH IN VINO AREA BEHIND EXPRESSO MAKER 5-10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN DISH AREA BEHIND VINO. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITYY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CUSTOMER AND STAFF LOCKER /TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR, FOOD STORAGE, PREP AREAS 1ST AND 2ND FL, DRY STORAGE WAREHOUSE, DOCK GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM ABOVE HVAC DUCTWORK SYSTEM IN 2ND FL. ON TO FLOOR NEAR 2ND FLOOR DISHAREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP/1ST AND 2ND FL DISHWASHING AREAS STAFF LOCKER ROOMS MENS & WOMENS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WALL BASEBOARDS PEELING OFF WALL 1ST FLOOR COLD PREP, 1ST FL DISH, BAKERY, AND PREP AREAS.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND DRY STORAGE AREAS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA, ALL DISH AREAS, CEILING, WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR WITH DRYING PROVISION ACESS DOOR TAPED CLOSED AND BROKEN OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN HOOD VENTALATION AREA ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP WITH BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS, INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINES IN 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. TECHNICAN ARRIVED ON SITE, SHORTER CONVEYER SIDE STARTED WORKING CORRECTLY, TECHNICAN ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE OTHER MECHANICAL DISHMACHINE TO LOW TEMP HOWEVER IT DID NOT REACH REQUIRED CONCENTRATION. ADVISED FACILITY NOT TO USE DISHMACHINE UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE. VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND PALLETS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. MUST REMOVE ALL AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: VINO AND ROMAN STYLE PIZZA AREAS; FLUID IS DRAINING INTO INTERIOR OR 2 DOOR REACH COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO HOT WATER AVALIABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMP. SINK IN BUTCHER AREA SPRAYING FROM FACUET, INSTRCUTED TOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA: FACUET BROKEN AND NON-FOOD GRADE HOSES ATTACHED TO OBTAIN A WATER SOURCE IN PLACE OF MISSING SPRAYER AT 1 COMP. SINK BY HIGH TEMP DISHWASHER, INSTUCTED TO STOP THIS PRACTICE, REPLACE SPAYER AT 1 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN BAKERY AREA BACKFLOW DEVICE IS LEAKING ONTO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 INCH HOLE IN WALL IN DRY STORAGE/DOCK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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Aug 8, 2024

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jun 28, 2024

Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMP SINK IS IN DISREPAIR IN COFFEE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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May 28, 2024

Reinspection

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON ENTRANCE DOORS LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE, RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE AND DOUBLE DOORS IN MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF EXTERIOR DOCK DOOR NEAR DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED SMALL ICE MACHINE IN SEAFOOD AREA WITH BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND ICE SHOOT AND OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SMALL ICE MACHUNE IN SEAFOOD AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE IN VINO AREA WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN VINO AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR AND AROUND ICE SHOOT OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR SOUTHSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED ON SOUTH EASTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK. NOTE THERE ARE THREE OTHER PROPERLY WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOM.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILINGS IN FIRST FLOOR HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CONDENSOR COVERS IN COLD PREP ROOM IN CENTRAL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSOR COVERS IN COLD PREP ROOM IN CENTRAL KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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May 23, 2024

Reinspection

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2594571 DATED 05/14/2024. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/14/2024. OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON ENTRANCE DOORS LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE, RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE AND DOUBLE DOORS IN MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF EXTERIOR DOCK DOOR NEAR DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED SMALL ICE MACHINE IN SEAFOOD AREA WITH BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND ICE SHOOT AND OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SMALL ICE MACHUNE IN SEAFOOD AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE IN VINO AREA WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN VINO AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR AND AROUND ICE SHOOT OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR SOUTHSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED ON SOUTH EASTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK. NOTE THERE ARE THREE OTHER PROPERLY WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOM.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILINGS IN FIRST FLOOR HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CONDENSOR COVERS IN COLD PREP ROOM IN CENTRAL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSOR COVERS IN COLD PREP ROOM IN CENTRAL KITCHEN AND M

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May 14, 2024

Complaint

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 86.4F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.1-55.6F. COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, MOZZARELLA CHEESE(50.1F AND 55.6F), PROVOLONE CHEESE(54.0F) AND SHRIMP(55.2F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $100 WEIGHING 20 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10.:09AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:09AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENUS IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND DISCLOSURE TO MENUS STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PIZZA PARLOR AREA AND BAR. CORRECTED ON SITE HAND SOAP PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINKS IN PIZZA PARLOR AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED HAND CLEANSER SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/14/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON ENTRANCE DOORS LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE, RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE AND DOUBLE DOORS IN MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF EXTERIOR DOCK DOOR NEAR DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL ICE MACHINE IN SEAFOOD AREA WITH BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND ICE SHOOT AND OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SMALL ICE MACHUNE IN SEAFOOD AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE IN VINO AREA WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN VINO AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR AND AROUND ICE SHOOT OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR SOUTHSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED ON SOUTH EASTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK. NOTE THERE ARE THREE OTHER PROPERLY WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOM.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILINGS IN FIRST FLOOR HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CONDENSOR COVERS IN COLD PREP ROOM IN CENTRAL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSOR COVERS IN COLD PREP ROOM IN CENTRAL KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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Oct 10, 2023

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVES, COOLING/ FREEZING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SPACES IN ALL OPERATING/AND NON-OPERATING PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPRESSO MACHINE DRAINPIPE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN LAVAZZA COFFEE PREP AREA, CAUSING POOLING WATER, MILK, ETC. NOTED HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN 2ND FLOOR DISH ROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION AS REQUIRED BY CODE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS WITH STORAGE SPACES ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. NOTED POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH GELATO MACHINES AND EXCESSIVE WATER ON DISHWASHING AREA FLOORS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

55

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PASTA RESTAURANT'S REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE. NOTED ALL MISSING BULBS IN CEILING OF 1ST WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT UPON ENTERING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING

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Sep 19, 2023

Complaint

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR/COFFEE PREP AREA CONNECTED TO PIZZA PASTA RESTAURANT 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE USE AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVES, COOLING/ FREEZING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SPACES IN ALL OPERATING/AND NON-OPERATING PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPRESSO MACHINE DRAINPIPE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN LAVAZZA COFFEE PREP AREA, CAUSING POOLING WATER, MILK, ETC. NOTED HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN 2ND FLOOR DISH ROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION AS REQUIRED BY CODE.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN PLACE IN 2ND FLOOR WINE BAR/COFFEE PREP AREA CONNECTED TO LA PIZZA PASTA RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS WITH STORAGE SPACES ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. NOTED POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH GELATO MACHINES AND EXCESSIVE WATER ON DISHWASHING AREA FLOORS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PASTA RESTAURANT'S REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE. NOTED ALL MISSING BULBS IN CEILING OF 1ST WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT UPON ENTERING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING

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Aug 4, 2023

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVES, COOLING/ FREEZING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SPACES IN ALL OPERATING/AND NON-OPERATING PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPRESSO MACHINE DRAINPIPE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN LAVAZZA COFFEE PREP AREA CAUSING POOLING WATER, MILK ETC,. NOTED HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN 2ND FLOOR DISH ROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION AS REQUIRED BY CODE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS WITH AND STORAGE SPACES ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. NOTED POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH GELATO MACHINES AND EXCESSIVE WATER ON DISHWASHNG AREA FLOORS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PASTA RESTAURANT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE. NOTED ALL MISSING BULBS IN CEILING OF 1ST WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT UPON ENTERING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING

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Jul 28, 2023

Reinspection

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN IN 1ST FLOOR BAKERY/GELATO PREP SITTING ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, CEILINGS, ON SURFACES OF KITCHENWARE, APPROXIMATLEY 10 FLYING THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA, APPROXIMATELY 25 ON WALLS AND ROLLING CARTS THROUGHOUT PASTA PREP AND APPROXIMATELY 15 FLYING THROUGHOUT FRESH CHEESE PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL AND LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WINDOW LEDGE BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN LAVAZZA COFFEE PREP AREA (1ST FLOOR), NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE BLACK DOOR ENTRY OF UNUSED BREAD OVEN AS WELL AS 12 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF FLOUR BAGS AND SHELVING UNITS IN FOCCACIA BREAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONRTOL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVES, COOLING/ FREEZING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SPACES IN ALL OPERATING/AND NON-OPERATING PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPRESSO MACHINE DRAINPIPE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN LAVAZZA COFFEE PREP AREA CAUSING POOLING WATER, MILK ETC,. NOTED HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN 2ND FLOOR DISH ROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION AS REQUIRED BY CODE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS WITH AND STORAGE SPACES ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. NOTED POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH GELATO MACHINES AND EXCESSIVE WATER ON DISHWASHNG AREA FLOORS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PASTA RESTAURANT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE. NOTED ALL MISSING BULBS IN CEILING OF 1ST WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT UPON ENTERING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING

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Jul 26, 2023

Complaint

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS ITEMS AT IMPORPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION; APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF PREPARED SANDWICHES (SALMON, SLICED DELI MEAT, CHEESE, TOMATOES, ETC,) LOCATED IN LAVAZZA DISPLAY COOLER RANGING BETWEEN 49.2F- 53.5F. NOTED APPROIMATELY 1.5 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP @45.2F,2 LBS COOKED CHICKEN @ 48.7F LOCATED IN FRIED STREET FOOD PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNIT AND APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS COOKED PASTA LOCATED IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN PASTA RESTAURANT PREP AREA @ 50.1F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN DISHWASHING ROOM NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED FINAL RINSE AT 133F AND 151.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF BOTH MACHINES AND REPAIR TO REQUIRED SANITIZING MINIMUM TERMPERATURES.BOTH MACHINES WERE SERVICED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE ON PREMISE WITH ACCUMULATED THICK BROWN SLIME FORMED ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE OF BIN. NOTED PINK AND BLACK MIXED SUBSTANCE DRIPPING FROM INTERIOR LID ONTO ICE AS WELL AS MOLD LIKE PATCHES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR SURFACES OF ADDITIONAL ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. BOTH SAID ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH MACHINES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED BY CODE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH HANDSINKS LOCATED IN (IN USE DISHWASHING AREA) UNACCESIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED LARGE ROLLING CARTS STACKED IN FRONT OF SAID SINKS AND BROKEN TABLEWARE, EMPLOYEE FOOD ITEMS, SPRAY BOTTLES AND HAND TOWELS STUFFED INSIDE BASIN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS. HANDSINKS MUST BE ACCESIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN IN 1ST FLOOR BAKERY/GELATO PREP SITTING ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, CEILINGS, ON SURFACES OF KITCHENWARE, APPROXIMATLEY 10 FLYING THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA, APPROXIMATELY 25 ON WALLS AND ROLLING CARTS THROUGHOUT PASTA PREP AND APPROXIMATELY 15 FLYING THROUGHOUT FRESH CHEESE PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL AND LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WINDOW LEDGE BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN LAVAZZA COFFEE PREP AREA (1ST FLOOR), NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE BLACK DOOR ENTRY OF UNUSED BREAD OVEN AS WELL AS 12 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF FLOUR BAGS AND SHELVING UNITS IN FOCCACIA BREAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONRTOL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS; 1ST FLOOR GELATERIA PREP AREA, CANNOLI AND CANDY PREP,2ND FLOOR PIZZERIA PREP, AND BOTH HANDSINKS LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA.ALL PREP AREAS WERE IN USE DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES, FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVES, COOLING/ FREEZING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SPACES IN ALL OPERATING/AND NON-OPERATING PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPRESSO MACHINE DRAINPIPE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN LAVAZZA COFFEE PREP AREA CAUSING POOLING WATER, MILK ETC,. NOTED HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN 2ND FLOOR DISH ROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION AS REQUIRED BY CODE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS WITH AND STORAGE SPACES ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. NOTED POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH GELATO MACHINES AND EXCESSIVE WATER ON DISHWASHNG AREA FLOORS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PASTA RESTAURANT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE. NOTED ALL MISSING BULBS IN CEILING OF 1ST WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT UPON ENTERING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

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Feb 1, 2023

Reinspection

8 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.13:HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT FOOD PREP SINK AT PIZZA STATION. FACILITY MUST RELOCATE WALL MOUNTED SOAP TO HAND SINK AREA

10

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 3-302.12: LABELS NOT PROVIDED ON SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SEASONING CONTAINERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA; 2ND FLOOR PASTA SECTION, 2ND FLOOR FRITA SECTION, AND 2ND PIZZA PASTA SECTION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-305.11: FOOD STORAGE BASKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN CLASS PREP AREA. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES THROUGHOUT ALL FACILITY AREAS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.19: MILK CRATES USED AS ELEVATION THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT WATER STATION IN PIZZA & MORE SECTION AND COFFEE MACHINES SCATTERED ON 2ND AND 1ST FLOOR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 5-501.16: WASTE RECEPTACLES NOT FOUND NEAR HAND SINK SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE PLACED NEAR EACH HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FACILITY.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE FOR ON SITR CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

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Jan 25, 2023

Complaint

2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLUTEN PASTA MEASURED AT 54.6F AND PREMADE TRUFFLE BUTTER MEASURED AT 56.6F LOCATED IN PIZZA PASTA PREP-LINE COOLER NEXT TO HAND SINK. APPROXIMATELY 9 POUNDS OF COMBINED PRODUCT AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $83 WAS DISCARED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CIATION ISSUED.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: PREP-LINE COOLER NEXT TO HANDSINK LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR PIZZA PASTA AREA IS MEASURED AT IMPOPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 50F. ALL ITEMS DISCARDED ON SITE (SEE VIOLATION #22). UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE UNIT UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW AND MUST CONTACT CDPDFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN UNIT IS READY TO USE TO HAVE LOCAL INSPECTOR VERIFY THAT UNIT IS IN PROPER CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CIATION ISSUED.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS; 2ND FLOOR RAW MEAT STATION, 2ND FLOOR VINO DISH AREA, 2ND FLOOR BREAD STATION BEHIND PIZZA AREA, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT SOAP IS PROVIDED AT EVERY HAND SINK IN THE FACILITY. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

10

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 2ND FLOOR VEGGIE BUTCHER STATION, 2ND FLOOR MEAT AREA, 2ND FLOOR BREAD STATION BEHIND PIZZA AREA, PIZZA PASTA AREA. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE ALWAYS PROVDIDED AT EVERY HAND SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS WHILE ON SITE. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

10

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: FACILITY IS NOT MAINTAINING AN APPROVED RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM FOR SHELLSTOCK TAGS. OBSERVED LARGE FOLDER WHERE ALL TAGS ARE KEPT AND IS NOT IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER. FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN AN APPROVED RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM FOR SHELLSTOCK TAGS. ON SITE MANAGER IS CURRENTLY REORGANIZING SHELL STOCK TAGS THAT HAVE BEEN HELD FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: FACILITY IS COMINGLING SHELLSTOCK IN SEAFOOD DISPLAY CASE. OBSERVED DIFFERENT SPECIES OF SHELLSTOCK STORED IN SAME ICE DISPLAY CASE. FACILITY MUST NOT COMINGLE SHELLSTOCK WITH BATCHES THAT HAVE DIFFERENT CERTIFICATION NUMBERS, HARVEST DATES, OR GROWING AREAS. ON SITE MANAGER SEPARATED SHELLSTOCK IN DISPLAY CASE WHILE ON SITE. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME RESIDUE IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN HOUSE KEEPING AREA AND IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CIATION ISSUED.

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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

Inspector notes: ROP "SALOOMI" ITEM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR CHEESE AREA IS BEING PREPARED WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH APPROVED VARIENCE PROCEDURES. DID NOT OBSERVE DATE LABELING ON ROP ITEMS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROPER DATE LABELING AND MUST COMPLY WITH APPROVED HACCP PLANS AND VARIENCE PROCEDURES. APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS OF SALOOMI AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $50 WAS DISCARED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CIATION ISSUED.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 2ND FLOOR BAR ISLAND (MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 45); 1ST FLOOR BACK GELATO PREP AREA (MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 25); 1ST FLOOR PASTRY KITCHEN PRODUCTION (MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 30). FACILITY MUST WORK WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CIATION ISSUED

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED FROM 9/12/2022 REPORT #:2563493 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #43) 4-601.11: FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS IS NOT CLEAN, HEAVY DUST BUILDUP. #47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): INTERIOR SURFACES FOR COOLER DOOR MISSING INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN COVER AT LAVAZZA IN PASTRY SECTION. #55) 6-201.11: CEILING VENT IN VINO DISH AREA, ABOVE FRITA EXPEDITE STATION, AND PASTRY PRODUCTION AREA WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56) 6-303.11: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MAIN KITCHEN FISH WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT FOOD PREP SINK AT PIZZA STATION. FACILITY MUST RELOCATE WALL MOUNTED SOAP TO HAND SINK AREA.

10

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: LABELS NOT PROVIDED ON SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SEASONING CONTAINERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA; 2ND FLOOR PASTA SECTION, 2ND FLOOR FRITA SECTION, AND 2ND PIZZA PASTA SECTION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

37

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE BASKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN CLASS PREP AREA. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

39

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES THROUGHOUT ALL FACILITY AREAS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MILK CRATES USED AS ELEVATION THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

47

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT WATER STATION IN PIZZA & MORE SECTION AND COFFEE MACHINES SCATTERED ON 2ND AND 1ST FLOOR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

51

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: WASTE RECEPTACLES NOT FOUND NEAR HAND SINK SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE PLACED NEAR EACH HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FACILITY.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE FOR ON SITR CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

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Sep 12, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sink at front pastry service line. sink and faucet are taped across for not to use the sink. instructed not to obstructed hand wash sinks during operation. priority foundation violation 7-38-30(c)

10

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: spray bottle not labeled at 2nd floor kitchen. instructed to label.

37

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: fly trap above food prep cooler, instructed to relocate away from open food.

38

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: food handler with long hair that is not contained in a hair restraint. instructed to wear.

40

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: interior surfaces for cooler door missing covers, exposed insulation at 1st floor coffee station, instructed to provide smooth easy to clean cover.

47

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: fan covers in walk-in coolers not clean, heavy dust build-up, interior surfaces for ice maker not to clean and maintain.

49

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: ceiling vent at food prep areas with heavy dust build-up instructed to clean and maintain.

55

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: inadequate lighting in main kitchen prep walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

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Oct 14, 2021

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: FOUND A COOLER IN THE LAVAZZA AREA MISSING THE THE METAL INTERIOR PART OF THE DOOR. FOUND THE PASTRY WALK-IN COOLER DOOR FRAME IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE METAL COVERINGS/PANELS.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE PORTION OF THE CAN OPENER HOLDER LOCATED IN THE 2ND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE UNDERNEATH PIPE CONNECTED TO THE PIPA LINE HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

51

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: BOTH FIRST FLOOR UNISEX PUBLIC RESTROOMS ARE MISSING COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES. MUST PROVIDE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY OLD FLOUR BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

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70

Jan 13, 2021

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE FIRST FLOOR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED WATER PRESSURE MUST BE INCREASED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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90

Jan 6, 2021

Complaint

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM AND ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE FRONT PASTRY FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE FIRST FLOOR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED WATER PRESSURE MUST BE INCREASED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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74

Jan 21, 2020

Complaint

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT COMPLYING WITH THE VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN AND PROCEDURES THAT WERE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT AS BASIS FOR THE MODIFICATION OR WAIVER. FOUND SEVERAL VACUUMED PACKAGE COOKED FOOD ( BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK )STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATE ON BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO ADHERE TO THE APPROVED HACCP PLAN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. 40LB DISCARDED VALUED @$200.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER FOUND IN FRESH MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

36

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: SEVERAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( FLOUR, SALT ) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT, HAIR IS STICKING OUT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPERLY.

40

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: LOOSE WIRES NOTED ON FOOD STRAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.

47

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CHIPPED WALLS THROUGH OUT FRESH PASTA MAKING STATION, PANTRY CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

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67

Oct 28, 2019

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jun 7, 2019

Complaint

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING AREAS, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE 2ND FL COFFEE STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

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90

Mar 15, 2019

Complaint

4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED COMMINGLED SHELLFISH (3.5LBS MUSSELS, 1.5LBS OYSTERS, 1LB CLAMS) IN THE FISH MONGER DISPLAY COOLER. MULTIPLE SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND THEIR SHELL STOCK TAGS WERE STORED COMMINGLED TOGETHER AND WITHOUT SEPARATION IDENTIFICATION. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON SITE BY THE FACILITY DISCARDING THE ITEMS WITH A REPORTED TOTAL VALUE OF $122.34. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT ALLERGEN LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE 2ND FL SERVICE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED VARIOUS COOLERS IN THE 2ND FL FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED, AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING AREAS, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A DETAILED, STEP BY STEP, CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS, DOUGH MIXERS, ETC) THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME BUILDUP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE MOZZARELLA LAB. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT BUILDUP ON THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THE PIPES BY THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE 2ND FL SERVICE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF STANDING WATER IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISH PIT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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50

May 3, 2018

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOFT CHEESES) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.9 F AND 52.7 F HELD INSIDE CHEESE REACH IN COOLER. HOWEVER SAID CHEESE REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 38.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE CHEESE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: SOME REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED AT PASTA RESTAURANT, PREP AREAS PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING ALSO GELATO DIPPER WELL MISSING STOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS AT PREP AREAS, REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERD DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO MUST PROVIDE STOPPER FOR GELATO DIPPER WELL.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT COLD CENTRAL STATION UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PASTY WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MISSING WALL COVES BEHIND BUTCHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO 1ST FLOOR DISH PIT ENTRY DOOR MISSING WALL COVE. MUST REPAIR WALLS AT SAID AREAS.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: PASTRY WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR LOCKER ROOMS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.

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70

Oct 12, 2017

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PASTA STATION PREP AREA EXPOSED TO CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD TO COVER IN FRONT OF THE 2 SEATS AREA OR REMOVE CHAIRS ACROSS FROM EXPOSED PREP TABLE. CONDENSATION NOTED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE IN FRITTO STATION.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALL AT OSTERIA STATION. MOLDY BOXES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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90

Oct 5, 2017

Complaint

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT FACILITY, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE READING AT 83F AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT MINIMUM OF 110F FOR WARE WASHING SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. ENGINEER ON SITE REST HOT WATER TANK AND TEMPERATURE RECOVERED BY THE END OF INSPECTION TO 140F.

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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND OVER 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS OF PIZZA AND PASTRY STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

18

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS USED AS A FOOD SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOP.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PASTA STATION PREP AREA EXPOSED TO CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD TO COVER IN FRONT OF THE 2 SEATS AREA OR REMOVE CHAIRS ACROSS FROM EXPOSED PREP TABLE. CONDENSATION NOTED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE IN FRITTO STATION.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVER IN SEA FOOD WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALL AT OSTERIA STATION. MOLDY BOXES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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74

Aug 28, 2017

Complaint

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM SHELF OF DRAWER COOLER AT PASTA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

33

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLER AT PASTA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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90

Jun 19, 2017

Routine

9 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER TEMP AT 51.4F IN MEAT AND CHEESE (SAFO )STATION, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. 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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 13 QUARTS OF LIQUID EGS AT TEMP RANGING BETWEEN 47.4-51.4F STORED IN SAID COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $40.

3

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

30

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE SPOONS AND CUPS USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED PAINT NOTED IN RESH PASTA STATION, ALSO IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

35

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS MISSING A HAND WASHING SIGN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

37

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: A DRAIN LINE DRAINING IN HAND SINK AT FRESH PASTA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE.

38

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL WITH PROPER BEARD RESTRAINT.

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64

Dec 9, 2016

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS BEHIND GASTRO FRESH PASTA.

30

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE BEAMS RUNNING TO THE CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND OSTERIA AND MAINTAIN.

32

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS AROUND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ACCUMULATION BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF OSTERIA AND ALSO WATER BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MOP ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

34

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: THE METAL AND RUBBER TRIM IS RIPPING AWAY FROM THE WALL AROUND OSTERIA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-APPLY BASEBOARD AND TRIMP TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AROUND THE WALLS AND FLOOR.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE ON THE FLOOR WHICH HAS LED TO WATER SPEWING OUT ONTO THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHROOM. MUST REPAIR LEAK 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 AT OSTERIA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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70

Aug 16, 2016

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH-IN COOLER AT OSTERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD WAS IN CONTACT WITH CONDENSATION.

32

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SEVERAL PITTED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

32

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MISSING COVING OUTSIDE OF THE DISHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR; AREA WHERE COVING IS MISSING HAS BLACK BUILD-UP ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVING AND MAINTAIN.

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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING CHEESE WITHOUT A HAIR NET. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINS TO CONFINE HAIR.

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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

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Aug 12, 2016

Complaint

8 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING CHEESE WITHOUT A HAIR NET. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINS TO CONFINE HAIR.

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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED IN THE DISHROOM: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE RUNNING THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHROOM THAT WAS RUNNING DIRTY TRAYS AND DISHES THROUGH THE MACHINE, THEN HANDLING THE CLEAN TRAYS AND DISHES AFTER RUNNING THE MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND TRAYS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TWO EMPLOYEES IN THE DISHROOM; ONE HANDLING DIRTY TRAYS AND ONE UNLOADING CLEAN TRAYS AS THEY RUN THROUGH THE MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE 150F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES (180F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT SANITIZES AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 180F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH-IN COOLER AT OSTERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD WAS IN CONTACT WITH CONDENSATION.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SEVERAL PITTED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER, CONDENSER AND CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MISSING COVING OUTSIDE OF THE DISHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR; AREA WHERE COVING IS MISSING HAS BLACK BUILD-UP ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVING AND MAINTAIN.

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Apr 26, 2016

Complaint

7 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 LYING HANDLE DOWN IN THE FOOD AT SAFO RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SCOOP, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACINNG UP OR STORE IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RUBBER PIECE OF TRIM AROUND THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE RETAIL FISH DISPLAY COOLER TORN AND PARTIALLY HANGING OVER THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CUT THE PIECE OF TRIM BEFORE IT ENDS UP IN THE ICE AS A PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION AND TO REPLACE THE TRIM.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE WHEELS ON THE FLAT TOP GRILL AT THE HOT CENTRAL KITCHEN IS BROKEN, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WHEELS AND MAINTAIN ALL GRILL COMPONENTS.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REMOVE OLD TAPE THAT IS PEELING AWAY FROM A FOOD CART IN REAR PREP TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP UNDER THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN SEAFOOD COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE GASKETS ON THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT ARE BROKEN AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS ON THE FAUCET HEAD AND MAINTAIN.

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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON THE 2ND FLOOR WITH THICK SCRUFFY BEARDS HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEEES TO WEAR BEARD GUARDS OR TO SHAVE.

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70

Jan 13, 2016

Reinspection

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 A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN IN A CONTAINER OF ICE AND SHELLFISH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SCOOP, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACINNG UP OR STORE IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN VENT COVERS IN VARIOUS REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT STORE TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINES IN THE DISH ROOM AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE SAME ROOM SURROUNDING THE CEILING VENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN THE TILES SOILED WITH DUST.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE TILT SKILLET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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Jan 12, 2016

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PREPARING A SANDWICH BEHIND THE DELI WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES "NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES." MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SANDWICH, FOOD HANDLER WASHED HER HANDS, APPLIED A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES, AND PREPARED A NEW SANDWICH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE 143.2F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES (180F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT SANITIZES AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 180F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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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 WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN IN A CONTAINER OF ICE AND SHELLFISH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SCOOP, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACINNG UP OR STORE IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN VENT COVERS IN VARIOUS REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT STORE TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINES IN THE DISH ROOM AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE SAME ROOM SURROUNDING THE CEILING VENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN THE TILES SOILED WITH DUST.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE TILT SKILLET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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Dec 17, 2015

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2015

Suspected Food Poisoning

7 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 58.2F-61.7F DEGREES IN (2) GALLON CONTAINERS ON THE SERVICE COUNTER OF COFFEE PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS REFRIGERATED AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED MILK.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE #8 ON 2ND FL. DISHROOM, WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE (BLACK/SLIMY) ON INTERIOR PANEL AND ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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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 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE 2ND FLOOR: 30 ON WALL, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT OF BAKERY AREA; 20 AT BACKHOUSE OF PIZZA STATION ON 2ND FLOOR ON SHELVES, BOXES AND WALL; 15 IN ROTISSERIE AREA. OBSERVED 40 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, CEILING OF 1ST FLOOR IN BACKHOUSE OF ICE CREAM AREA. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON EXHAUST FAN HOUSING AT CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN COLD CENTRAL KITCHEN.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF PRODUCE COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR, REMOVE FLOUR FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS IN 2ND FL. BAKERY AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PROOFER IN SAME AREA.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REMOVE FLOUR BUILD-UP ON WALL IN BAKERY WHERE FIRE WOOD IS STORED.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER ALONG THE SIDE OF OVEN AT 2ND FL BAKERY STATION PREP AREA TO PREVENT FLYING INSECT HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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May 11, 2015

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR HALLWAY, FRESH PASTA KITCHEN, WALK-IN FREEZER IN CENTRAL KITCHEN AND DRY FOOD STORAGE PANTRY.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AT REAR IN FRESH PASTA PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP. REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT PANEL AT 1ST FL DISH ROOM. CLEAN VENT AT CEILING IN HALLWAY BEHIND CHEF'S OFFICE OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.

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Apr 24, 2015

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LINE COOK WIPE COUTNER WITH UNSANITIZED TOWEL, THEN A SERVING UTENSIL AND PLACE SAME UNETSIL BACK IN FOOD PROCEED TO WIPE SERVING PLATE WITH THE TOWEL. MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE WASH CLOTHS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RUB FACE, SCRATCHED HEAD, GARNISHED FOOD WITH BARE HAND AND TOUCHED/POSITIONED BREAD ON PLATE TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING, AND BARE HAND CONTACT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING HANDLES OF SALAD TOP LIDS AT COLD STATION IN BAFFO'S.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR HALLWAY, FRESH PASTA KITCHEN, WALK-IN FREEZER IN CENTRAL KITCHEN AND DRY FOOD STORAGE PANTRY.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AT REAR IN FRESH PASTA PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP. REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT PANEL AT 1ST FL DISH ROOM. CLEAN VENT AT CEILING IN HALLWAY BEHIND CHEF'S OFFICE OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN BULB AT EXHAUST HOOD IN OSTERIA RESTAURANT.

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Oct 3, 2014

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE CENTRAL KITCHEN, COLD KITCHEN AND GELATO WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN PASTRY UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARD COVING MISSING AT 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE ROOM AND IN THE HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.

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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

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Apr 29, 2014

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Apr 8, 2014

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE PASTRY PREP KITCHEN AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DEMO KITCHEN.

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Dec 3, 2013

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING EXPOSED HANDWASHING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS: FRY, MOZZARELLA, MEAT, FISH, PIZZA PASTA RESTAURANTS, PIZZA PREP WAIT STATION AND RAW BAR.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A THRESHOLD TO THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE COOLER KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS AND/OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS TO THE COFFEE STATION AND CHEESE WALK IN COOLER, PASTRY WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

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Nov 25, 2013

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING EXPOSED HANDWASHING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS: FRY, MOZZARELLA, MEAT, FISH, PIZZA PASTA RESTAURANTS, PIZZA PREP WAIT STATION AND RAW BAR.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A THRESHOLD TO THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE COOLER KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS AND/OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS TO THE COFFEE STATION AND CHEESE WALK IN COOLER, PASTRY WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

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Nov 19, 2013

License

8 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE SPECIFIED PREP AREAS NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OR NOT OPERATIONAL: DISPLAY UNIT IN THE WINE PREP AREA; DISPLAY COOLERS IN THE MEAT/CHEESE PREP; MOZZARELLA CHEESE RETAIL COOLER IN THE MOZZARELLA RETAIL; COOLER IN THE MEAT RESTAURANT AREA; BUTCHER RETAIL COOLER READING AT 64F; PASTA DISPLAY COOLER AT 84F; FISH RESTAURANT COOLER AT 58F; PIZZA COOLER NOT ON IN PIZZA STATION; MEAT TAKE AWAY COOLERS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. ON THE FIRST FLOOR THE FOLLOWING WERE NOT OPERATIONAL: THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE COOLER KITCHEN PREP AREA; REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PASTRY BAKING PREP AREA; COOLERS IN THE GELATO PREP, NUTELLA PREP, LAVAZZA, PANINI AND PASTRY KITCHEN PREP AREAS.UNITS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNITS AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F (WALK IN FREEZER 0F) OR LOWER. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: FOUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE PIAZZA PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR HIGHER. MUST HAVE UNIT FIXED. UNIT TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING EXPOSED HANDWASHING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS: FRY, MOZZARELLA, MEAT, FISH, PIZZA PASTA RESTAURANTS, PIZZA PREP WAIT STATION AND RAW BAR.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR BRICKS AROUND THE BAKERY OVEN IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A THRESHOLD TO THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN THE COOLER KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST FIND SOURCE AND CONTROL LEAK BY THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BEER TASTING BAR

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST FINISH AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN THE PIZZA WAIT STATION, FRESH PASTA AND MEAT RESTAURANT. MUST SEAL AROUND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN THE WINE STATION AREA.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS AND/OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS TO THE COFFEE STATION AND CHEESE WALK IN COOLER

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LOOSE FAUCET ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE ROTISSERIE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE 2-COMP. SINK IN THE COLD PREP AREA.

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