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Filichia Food & Imports

959 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2010
95
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Filichia Food & Imports was last inspected on Apr 22, 2010. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 22, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Filichia Food & Imports on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 PROVIDE A REMOVABLE KNIFE RACK FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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95
Apr 13, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND 2 DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 62.0-HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT,MUST REPAIR/MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA E-MAIL DELGADO_ALEJANDRO@CDPH.ORG 312-296-1223 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND ASSORTED FOODS 1GAL CHICKEN SOUP,2# POTATO SALAD,3 GAL POTATO SOUP,HALF GALLON OF MILK INSIDE THE SAID 2 DOOR COOLER- INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF SAID FOODS MEASURED 48.9F-58.9F.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$60.00.
3
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED,WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING OUT,WATER LEAKING FROM PIPES.MUST REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
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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 PROVIDE A REMOVABLE KNIFE RACK FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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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.FOUND FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.WALLS ABOVE 3 COMP SINK NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Filichia Food & Imports last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Filichia Food & Imports on file is from Apr 22, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Filichia Food & Imports?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Filichia Food & Imports.

Has Filichia Food & Imports' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Filichia Food & Imports have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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