Il Mulino New York

1150 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
Italian
Last inspected: Jul 6, 2011
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Il Mulino New York has five inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 6, 2011. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Il Mulino New York's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 6, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around eight violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Il Mulino New York trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspection History
Jul 6, 2011
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: 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. OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 6 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, EQUIPMENT, CABINETS IN THE BAR AREA AND BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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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. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE GAS LINES BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALK-IN FREEZER. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS WITH DEAD INSECTS. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOMS AND AROUND ICE MACHINE. REGROUT THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE HOLES EXIST IN THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE BASEBOARD TILES AROUND BOTH PREP AREAS, DISHROOM. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DISHROOM AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, BROILER. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD BEHIND THE BROILER. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DISHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING CONDENSER DRIP PAN IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR THE LEAKING PIPES IN THE BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOMS AND PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST FILL IN THE RAT BURROWS SURROUNDING THE BUILDING IN THE ALLEY. REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 13, 2011
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #612259 ON 6/6/11 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - 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. EVIDENCE OF INSECTS OBSERVED IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL, FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. ALSO OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR FROM THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE EXIT DOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. 29/01- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #114612 ON 10/22/10 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AND FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED ALONG 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOKLINE, BAR AREA, DISHMACHINE ROOM AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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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. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE GAS LINES BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE BASEBOARD TILES AROUND BOTH PREP AREAS, DISHROOM. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DISHROOM AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, BROILER. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD BEHIND THE BROILER. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DISHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING CONDENSER DRIP PAN IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Jun 6, 2011
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED DISHMACHINE SANITIZING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 160F ACCORDING TO THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. MUST MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE ABOVE 180F. ALSO, LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS WASHER HAD 0 PPM CHLORINE FOR THE FINAL RINSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT FINAL RINSE SANITIZES AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: 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. EVIDENCE OF INSECTS OBSERVED IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL, FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. ALSO OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR FROM THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE EXIT DOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM IS NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE RIGHT FAUCET. THE LEFT FAUCET HAS HOT WATER, BUT IT ONLY REACHES THE LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR OR ADD FAUCET EXTENSION SO THAT THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT CAN BE FILLED WITH WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #114612 ON 10/22/10 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AND FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED ALONG 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOKLINE, BAR AREA, DISHMACHINE ROOM AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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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. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE GAS LINES BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALK-IN FREEZER..
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE BASEBOARD TILES AROUND BOTH PREP AREAS, DISHROOM. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DISHROOM AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, BROILER. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD BEHIND THE BROILER. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DISHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE MISSING OR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING CONDENSER DRIP PAN IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. THE ICE MACHINE IS DRAINING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST ROUTE DRAIN LINE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Oct 22, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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. FLOOR AND FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED ALONG 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOKLINE, BAR AREA, DISHMACHINE ROOM AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.
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Oct 14, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND BASEMENT WALK IN DAIRY/PRODUCE COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.5 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (MILK, EGGS, CREAM,CHEESE,ETC.)ALL HELD ABOVE 48 F. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063342 11.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48.0 F AND 49.1 F- MILK, CHEESE, EGGS, CREAM. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARED WEIGHT- 67 LBS, VALUED AT $160.00
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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: 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. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT DISHMACHINE ROOM AND OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063343 12.
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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- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD, ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. FLOOR AND FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED ALONG 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOKLIN, BAR AREA, DISHMACHINE ROOM AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM, LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS NOT CLEAN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND CEILING LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA ALSO MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES (MISSING) ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 2ND FLOOR BAR HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Mulino New York last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Mulino New York on file is from Jul 6, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Mulino New York?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Il Mulino New York.

Has Il Mulino New York's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Il Mulino New York have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Il Mulino New York means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.