Forno Rosso
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2025
95
Score
Forno Rosso appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Forno Rosso's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 24, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PLATES AND UTENSILS INVERTED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT REAR MOP SINK FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE CONNECTED TO WATER HEATER DRINING INTO PAN. WASTE WATER MUST BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FO ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Oct 18, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR TEARS ON GASKETS INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS LOCATED AT PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 29, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-30-21 INSPECTION # 2500980. VIOLATION 39.OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT PIZZA PREP HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND AT BAR HANDSINK NEXT TO ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 53.OBSERVED REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 56.OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN MEN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU.(STEAK).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS ON DRYING RACKS STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Apr 30, 2021
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11--OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT PIZZA PREP HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND AT BAR HANDSINK NEXT TO ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED MISSING UPPER HANDLE FOR KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.18--OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19-- OBSERVED REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17--OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND SOME MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR WALK-IN-COOLER/DRY STORAGE/ICE MACHINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND (NO MILK CRATES FOR STORING OF ITEMS).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16--OBSERVED LARGE OPENING ON WALL AT REAR ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11--OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN MEN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 23, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER. OBSERVED MEAT BALLS AT (44.7 F-46.8 F),COOKED EGGPLANT AT (44.6 F-49.7 F),CALAMARI AT (45.3 F-49.8),OCTOPUS AT 44.4 F,SQUID AT 43.8 F,SAUSAGE AT 48.0 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (08/09/2019) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT PIZZA PREP HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND AT BAR HANDSINK NEXT TO ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING UPPER HANDLE FOR KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSRTUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND SOME MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR WALK-IN-COOLER/DRY STORAGE/ICE MACHINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND (NO MILK CRATES FOR STORING OF ITEMS).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE OPENING ON WALL AT REAR ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN MEN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS GREASE BUILD-UP AND REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS ON EXHAUST HOOD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Aug 9, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN/DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION
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Mar 2, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AT REAR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS AT REAR OF KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REINSTALL CEILING PANELS.(SEE COMMENT BELOW)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS WITH NO SHIELDS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE HOOD INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ALSO NOTED LIGHT SHIELD OVER DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOMS WITH NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOR DOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON DOORS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ANYONE HANDLEING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT
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Jul 6, 2017
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR.--------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA BETWEEN DISH MACHINE AND HOT WATER TANK AND MUST SEAL HOLE (NEXT TO TOILET BOWL) INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND SLOW DRAINING.--------- MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT SPRAYER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT 2 MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.--------USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Forno Rosso last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Forno Rosso on file is from Mar 24, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Forno Rosso?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Forno Rosso.
Has Forno Rosso's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Forno Rosso have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Forno Rosso 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 Forno Rosso inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Forno Rosso is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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