Half Italian

2643 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2012

100

Score

Low Risk

Half Italian has been inspected three times since 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 2, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Jan 10, 2012

License

2 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. UPPER SOUTH DIVIDER PREP WALL ALONG THE REAR LEADING TO TOILET ROOM MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.ALSO PROPER SHELVING IS REQUIRED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST INSECT/RODENT PROOF FRONT,REAR EXIT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOMS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dec 27, 2011

Package Liquor 1474

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Half Italian last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Half Italian on file is from Feb 2, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Half Italian's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Half Italian have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Half Italian 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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