Edwardo's Pizza — Edwardo's Enoteca
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
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Inspectors have visited Edwardo's Pizza — Edwardo's Enoteca 29 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 11 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLING UNIT AT THE MEAT SLICER IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2025
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP APPROX 1/4 INCH UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, DEBRIS AND COFFEE BEANS UNDER THE ESSPRESSO MACHINE AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT BAR SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET BROKEN ON THE FIRST DOOR OF THE FIRST LOWER REACH UNIT WHEN ENTERING THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING COOKED IN THE AREA AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
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64
Jan 25, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE BARISTA AREA, ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON SAID EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.11: OBSERVED RUG UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUG FROM UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER, OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMET IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND SHELVING CONNECTED TO DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS ON HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS MILK(48.2F) AND HALF AND HALF(48.7F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $8 WEIGHING 5LBS . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN BARISTA AREA OF KITCHEN USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUE
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKET IN INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CORRECTED ON SITE BUCKET REMOVED FROM HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION..
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE BARISTA AREA, ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON SAID EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUG UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUG FROM UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER, OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMET IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND SHELVING CONNECTED TO DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS ON HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP-LINE COOLER. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS A WALL SURFACE NEAR THE LIQUOR/DRY STORAGE ROOM. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Oct 11, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: SINGLE UNIT REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AREA IS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 50F. UNTI HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPDFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE STICKER REMOVED BY INSPECTOR ONCE PROPERLY FIXED AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. REFER TO VIOLATION #22. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE PREPLINE AND PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE; 22LBS OF MIX OF SHREDDED POTATO AND RAW EGGS MEASURED AT 56.8F, 10LBS OF RAW EGGS MEASURED AT 53F, 1LB OF STEAMED BROCCOLINI MEASURED AT 49.3F, 5LBS OF CHEESE AND RAW EGG MIXTURE MEASURED AT 48F. APPROXIMATELY 38 LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $188. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATINO VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED COOKIES IN GRAB-GO DRINK COOLER NEAR REGISTER IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER, 5) FOOD ALLERGENS*. ITEMS HAVE BEEN TAKEN OFF FOR CUSTOMER PURCHASE UNTIL PROPER LABELING HAS BEEN PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR THE COOKLINE. MANAGER PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS WHILE ON SITE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AND PREPARATION AREA DOES NOT HAVE LABELS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP-LINE COOLER. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS A WALL SURFACE NEAR THE LIQUOR/DRY STORAGE ROOM. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Nov 14, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS A BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBESRVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AT VENTILATION COVER ABOVE FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Nov 15, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, A PREP TABLE AND A PORTABLE AIR CONDITION BLOCKING ACCESS TO HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PREP TABLE SO FOOD HANDLERS WOULD HAVE AN EASY UNOBSTRUCTED PATH TO HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: IMPROPER THAWING, FOUND A QUART OF FROZERN LIQUID EGGS BEING THAWED IN WARM STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS PROPERLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS KEPT ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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78
Mar 30, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT I USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Mar 23, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (PASTA, COOKED CHICKEN ETC.) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK BITES ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIROITY FUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT I USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND THROUGHT REAR OF PREMISES, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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52
Apr 29, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH AND CUT READY TO EAT FLAT BREAD AND PLACES IT ON PLATE WITH BARE HANDS, FOOD HANDLER PROCEEDS TO TOUCH READY TO EAT MOZZARELLA AND PLACES IT ON A PLATE WITH HIS BARE HANDS AS WELL. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SAID FOOD AND PLATE FOOD WITH GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MUSSEL SAUCE, COOKED MUSHROOMS ) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK BITES ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MIXTURE OF CONDENSATION & RUST FROM SCREWS IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CANS OF DICED TOMATOES AND TO GO CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TOWEL MISSING AROUND PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cracked cooler gaskets on door 2 door true cooler, at pizza station. Instructed manager to repair and/or replace. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust build up rear and front side of fan condenser unit in produce walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed missing floor tile under turbo air freezer, across from salad station. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Missing floor title underneath ice machine in rear dry storage area. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easy cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed dirt and debris on floor in water heating closet. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Jan 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATORS, COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEBRI FROM THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH WALL AND RE-CAULK EDGE OF SAME WALL LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA CUTTING TABLE STATION (SOUTH END) SO AS TO BE FLAT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND SEAL OPENINGS. ALSO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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86
Aug 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN COVER AT MOP SINK AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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86
Feb 18, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB OVER THE PIZZA PREP COOLER STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 11, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTS ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS INSIDE THE REAR MOP SINK AREA ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN COVER FOR MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN THE KITCHENFOOD PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DUST FREE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB OVER THE PIZZA PREP COOLER STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 31, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING TILES ON FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS INSIDE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 17, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
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Oct 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
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Apr 4, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND CO2 TANK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AROUND MIXER AND PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Jul 19, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: (7-38-020) NOTED SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: 8-ON SHELVES OF WINE BOTTLES AT THE BAR; 9-ON WALL BY THE ENTRY DOOR; 5-ON WALL BY BATHROOM DOORS; 10-HOVERING AROUND A BROOM & CLEANING BRUSH, ON LEFT CORNER OF DISHMACHINE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PESTS & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. FRONT DOORS NOT PROPERLY RODENT-PROOF, WITH AT LEAST 1/2-INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST FIX.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ICE BIN LIDS AT BAR MUST BE PROVIDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COMPRESSORS, CONDENSERS, BAR HANDSINK, GASKETS OF SMALL COOLERS NEED CLEANING-DUE TO DUST OR DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER BAR SINKS, ALONG WALLBASES OF THE DISHMACHINE AREA, AROUND CORNERS OF STORAGE ROOMS, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ALL SUPPLIES/ARTICLES UNDE THE BAR SINKS & DISHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. WALLS AROUND PREP TABLES & HANDSINK MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS.
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Sep 23, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CLEAN DISH STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING FLOOR TILING OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DUE TO REMODELING. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE FLOORING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND SMALL LINE COOLER.
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Jan 13, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS.
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95
Apr 2, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN BEER STORAGE ROOM AND HOLE IN CEILING OVER REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 24, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 156563 ON 3-11-09 NOT CORRECTED. (34)REPAIR FLOOR TILES AROUND GREASE TRAP OR BETTER SEAL. (35)REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. (35)REPAIR,PAINT OR REPLACE WALLS IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO PREP COOLERS & IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CHIPPED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND LIDS. REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE,COOLERS,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN BEER STORAGE ROOM AND HOLE IN CEILING OVER REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND UNDER DISH MACHINE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHEILD IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Edwardo's Pizza — Edwardo's Enoteca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Edwardo's Pizza — Edwardo's Enoteca on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Edwardo's Pizza — Edwardo's Enoteca?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Edwardo's Pizza — Edwardo's Enoteca.
Has Edwardo's Pizza — Edwardo's Enoteca's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Edwardo's Pizza — Edwardo's Enoteca have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Edwardo's Pizza — Edwardo's Enoteca 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 Edwardo's Pizza — Edwardo's Enoteca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Edwardo's Pizza — Edwardo's Enoteca is inspected around two times per year on average.
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