Etta
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2024
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Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Etta stretching back to 2018. Etta was last inspected on Aug 15, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four 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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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 15, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 7, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN, UPSTAIRS KITCHEN, DOWNSTAIRS BAR, AND UPSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM UNABLE TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Apr 18, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-70 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/4 GALLON OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, 1/4 GALLON OF OATMILK, AND 1/4 GALLON ALMOND MILK($20). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LUNCH MENU WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER NOTICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AT THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2572458, DATED MARCH 13, 2023, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #58 ENSURE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. VIOLATION ALSO MENTION ON REPORT ##2556694 DATED 6/2/2022. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 13, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS PORK WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2556694 DATED 6/2/2022: #58 "OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF A USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 2, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM INSIDE THE LOW BOY DRAWER IN THE PIZZA STATION TO BE IMPROPER: MEATBALLS 54.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $8.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING FROM THE CEILING NEAR THE DISH AREA WHERE DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANEL IN THE DISH STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING PANEL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 10, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS LOCATED IN BOTH FIRST FLOOR BAR AND UPSTAIRS BAR. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING COURSE OF INSPECTION.
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Nov 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 9, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, NOTED SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOORS AND THE FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS 1st AND 2nd FLOOR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CEILING ABOVE THE 2nd BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 27, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 26, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed the second floor bar to have a rough and non easily cleanable ceiling directly above it. Instructed facility to install a smooth and easily cleanable ceiling above said bar and to maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Etta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Etta on file is from Aug 15, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Etta?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Etta.
Has Etta's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Etta have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Etta 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 Etta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Etta is inspected around two times per year on average.
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