Firenze- Italian Street Food
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at Firenze- Italian Street Food stretching back to 2018. Firenze- Italian Street Food was last inspected on Sep 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-30-24 INSPECTION # 2598285.OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND OVEN AT PREMISES NOT UNDER HOOD.MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST HOOD OR NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR APPROVAL.
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Jul 30, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 1, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 30, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND REMAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI MEAT STORED ON THE SHELVING UNITS LOCATED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PLACE INSIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND REMAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED DELI MEAT AND TOMATOES, PESTO, ETC) DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ON CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST MAINTAIN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN EMPLOYEE CUP WITH STRAW INSIDE LOCATED ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CUP WITH LID AND DESIGNATE AN AREA TO CONSUME BEVERAGES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI MEAT STORED ON THE SHELVING UNITS LOCATED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PLACE INSIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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May 23, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF SALAD COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Jun 28, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at room temperature on top of prep table, at time of inspection: 70.1f, 3lbs of chopped romaine lettuce, at value of $6.99 67.8f, 1lb of mixed arugula greens, at a value of $2.00 67.8f, 3lbs of green pesto sauce, at $5.00 66.8f, 3lbs artichoke pesto sauce, at value $5.00 67.8f, 3lbs of truffle cream sauce, at value of $5.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight 13lbs at a total value of $24.00 Instructed manager that potentially hazardous food must be held at 40f or less for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods, at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometer in fridge display case at front counter. Instructed manager to provide.
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Feb 22, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOLDING AREA FOR KNIVES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE BOX OR STRIP TO HOUSE KNIVES/UTENSILS DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON SIDE OF 2 DOOR TURBO AIR COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAID.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firenze- Italian Street Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firenze- Italian Street Food on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firenze- Italian Street Food?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Firenze- Italian Street Food.
Has Firenze- Italian Street Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firenze- Italian Street Food have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Firenze- Italian Street Food 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 Firenze- Italian Street Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firenze- Italian Street Food is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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