Forno Rosso on Randolph
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Forno Rosso on Randolph 13 times, with records going back to 2015. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2025. 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 three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.
Forno Rosso on Randolph'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
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE PANEL ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Apr 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DOUGH-MAKING PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR THE HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (CHICKEN, PIZZA, FRENCH FRIES, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2526195 ON 5/22/23 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN THE SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR NOT SANITIZING. CHLORINE READING AT 0 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. THE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL SANITIZED AT PROPER CHLORINE CONCENTRATION PER DATA PLATE AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM HANDSINK SLOWLY DRAINING. OBSERVED THE PIZZA PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING INSIDE THE REAR KITCHEN/DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL MISSING OR LOOSE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Apr 1, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. SIGNAGE WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RED WINE VINEGAR AND OLIVE OIL). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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May 23, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE AND AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE ON HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MANTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(D)(D) MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS IN COOLER THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ON-SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMIT OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4.602.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3.302.12 MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4.904.11(B) MUST INVERT KITCHENWARE IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.501.11 MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR) IN THE PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, BEHIND BAR, AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. PROVIDE THE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OR END CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET LOCATED IN THE STORAGE CLOSET.
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May 30, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (2) EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS INSIDE (1) OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE SPRAY DEVICE, NOT USING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES, INSTRUCTED THAT HAND WASHING MUST BE DONE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010 (A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT FRONT BAR AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT USES CHLORINE FOR SANITIZING, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR FRONT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Oct 31, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT SALAD PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR, STAINED. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIPPERWELL MISSING FOR HAND PACKED GELATO. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN APRONS AND CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Dec 8, 2015
License
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: REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT ADEQUATELY RODENT PROOF. GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM OF THE DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RAW WOOD SECTIONS AROUND THE BASE AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS OF STORAGE UNIT BEHIND THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL AREA BETWEEN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND THE FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO MOP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOPS WITH CONTAINERS TO PROTECT UTENSILS FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Forno Rosso on Randolph last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Forno Rosso on Randolph on file is from Apr 23, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Forno Rosso on Randolph?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Forno Rosso on Randolph.
Has Forno Rosso on Randolph's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Forno Rosso on Randolph 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 on Randolph 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 on Randolph inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Forno Rosso on Randolph is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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