I Monelli Trattoria Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2020
52
Score
I Monelli Trattoria Pizzeria has been inspected eight times since 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2020. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for I Monelli Trattoria Pizzeria dates to Jan 9, 2020.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
I Monelli Trattoria Pizzeria's latest score of 52 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MEAT SAUCE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS (RIB-EYE STEAK) THAT COULD BE COOKED TO ORDER AND UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL ON STAIRWAY TO BASEMENT
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED SIGNIFICANT GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 19, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DESSERT 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR.
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Sep 6, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINE FOR ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE/
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Feb 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BASEMENT WALL IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING PLASTER AND BROKEN WALL NEEDS REPAIRED, AND BETTER MAINTAIN, LIGHT SHIELD UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Apr 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods not properly stored inside freezer and walk-in cooler. Instructed to store foods in food grade material freezer and storage bags.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink installed next to utility sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks to prevent possible contamination.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Deep fryer cabinets and interior of ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean, remove heavy grease build-up and sanitize interior parts of ice machine.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside front beverage/dairy cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.
40
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Oct 18, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 11, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED A TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT HOT LINE AT 51.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED T0 REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COOLER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE ABOVE COOLER. ABOUT 9 LBS. COOKED PASTA AT 54.8F, 2 LBS. FISH 56.2F, 1 LB. COOKED SAUSAGE AT 56.1F, 4 LBS. RICE 59.4F, 1 LB. COOKED VEGETABLES 55.4F, 2 LBS. MEAT SAUCE 57.3F AND 1 LB. POTATOES 52.2F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED=$500. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; SLICER, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, STORAGE CABINETS AT BAR AREA AND CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDER BAR AREA SINK AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT TRAP.
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Apr 23, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED AND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR, INTERIOR SURFACES OF HAND SINK CABINET INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MOP SINK FAUCET WITH SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET PROVIDED WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER.----------MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.-------- NOTED COFFEE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE DRAIN LINE INTO 1 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was I Monelli Trattoria Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at I Monelli Trattoria Pizzeria on file is from Jan 9, 2020. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at I Monelli Trattoria Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at I Monelli Trattoria Pizzeria.
Has I Monelli Trattoria Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at I Monelli Trattoria Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at I Monelli Trattoria Pizzeria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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