Ignotz' Ristorante
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
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Score
Ignotz' Ristorante has been inspected 21 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVE MULTIPLE PLUMBING ISSUES: LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE 1st FLOOR, ALSO THE FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING, NOTED THE DRAIN PIPE BROKEN FROM THE FURNACE TO THE DRAIN. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS.
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Jul 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (INTERNAL TEMP AT 62.0F) IN THE KITCHEN NOT HOLDING THE PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER HOLDS FRUITS, VEGETABLE AND GARNISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT USE. PREP COOLER TAGGED / HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVE MULTIPLE PLUMBING ISSUES: LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE 1st FLOOR, ALSO THE FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING, NOTED THE DRAIN PIPE BROKEN FROM THE FURNACE TO THE DRAIN. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS.
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Dec 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 25, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST AVAILABLE FOR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND FINAL RINSE FOR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 12, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS ON TOP OF IN FREEZER AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET SEAL AND DOOR HANDLES ON REAR REFRIGERATOR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FREEZER DOOR HANDLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD DIVIDER JUST IN FRONT OF KITCHEN EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING AND MAINTAINING IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILE AT ENTRANCE OF FOOD SERVICE AREA AND A MISSING VENT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A SPACE FOR HARBORING OF INSECTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVERING IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO CUTTING BOARDS ON THE CONDIMENT COOLERS STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN REAR DISH AREA 1ST.FL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 5, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Jun 5, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MUST PROPERLY STORE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT OF FOOD SPILL(FLOUR), MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL OF FOOD SPLASHES AT REAR DISH ROOM BY 3-COMP SINK. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Mar 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DRAIN LINE AND COLD PLATE FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR IS IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Apr 19, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 19, 2015
Complaint
8 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: OBSERVED BASEMENT OUTER REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE NEAR DISH WASHING AREA(CIGARETTE BUTTS, EXCESS WATER).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEAR FIRST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 18, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALLS NEAR FIRST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR FAUCET ON BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER.
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Jun 10, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1408230 ON 5-27-15. 36-FOUND NO WORKING FREEZER LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 38-FOUND A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DRAINPIPE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER(ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR). REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALLS NEAR FIRST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER.
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May 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DAMAGED SHELVES ABOVE PREP AREAS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WORKING FREEZER LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DRAIN PIPE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 29, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN SLICER AND CAN OPENER BLADE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT BY SYRUP BOXES TO REMOVE SYRUP FROM FLOOR. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ON WALL BY CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN. SEAL HOLE ABOVE THREE COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.
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Jan 9, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BETWEEN, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Jun 13, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE REACH IN LOWBOY COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS, REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS. THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME RUST ON THE TOP SECTION, CLEAN OFF RUST AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. THE EDGE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DAMAGED, REPAIR AND SMOOTH OUT THE DAMAGED EDGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IS DIRTY UNDER THE SHELVES, CLEAN THE FLOOR FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS ARE DIRTY BEHIND THE KITCHEN SINK, SCRUB THE WALLS UNTIL THEY COME CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT HAS A LEAKY DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, REPAIR LEAK.
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Jul 7, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FRYER, STOVE, ICE MACHINE AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP
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Jan 5, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS ARE RUSTY LOCATED IT THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HOOD, PIPES AND THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Jun 8, 2010
Special Events (Festivals)
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD AND RUSTY SURFACES i.e. BASEMENT GREASE TRAP, AND RAW WOOD AT KITCHEN WINDOW MAKING SURFACES EASY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETTAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, COOLER USED FOR BREAD ALL COOLERS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SECURE COVING IN REAR DISH ROOM NEAR 3 COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHING HEAVY EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT. REPLACE WORN WEATHER STRIP DOWN THE RIGHT BASEMENT EXIT DOOR MAKING DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ignotz' Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ignotz' Ristorante on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ignotz' Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Ignotz' Ristorante.
Has Ignotz' Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ignotz' Ristorante have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ignotz' Ristorante 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 Ignotz' Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ignotz' Ristorante is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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