Inspired Catering & Events — Stefani's Bottega Italiana
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Inspired Catering & Events — Stefani's Bottega Italiana four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Inspired Catering & Events — Stefani's Bottega Italiana's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Apr 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK-CHILL PROCESS BEING PERFORMED ON SITE WITHOUT VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY TO CDPH FOR VARIANCE. SEE COMMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUP AND SAUCES BEING PREPARED WITH A COOK-CHILL METHOD WITHOUT A VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRODUCT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE COOK-CHILL PROCESS UNTIL VARIANCE IS OBTAINED FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO HANDSINK OPPOSITE SALAD STATION AND BUILD UP OF ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PIZZA PREP STATION COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 155.1F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-192F AND RAISE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS TO AT LEAST 160F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND NOT ABLE TO HAVE LID SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY A POT AND UTENSIL BEING PLACED INSIDE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN A FREE AND ACCESSIBLE MANNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT REQUIRED VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE VACUUM PACKAGING UNTIL A VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS OBTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT ON SITE AND NO VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PIZZA PREP STATION COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 21, 2023
License
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Inspired Catering & Events — Stefani's Bottega Italiana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Inspired Catering & Events — Stefani's Bottega Italiana on file is from Apr 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Inspired Catering & Events — Stefani's Bottega Italiana?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Inspired Catering & Events — Stefani's Bottega Italiana.
Has Inspired Catering & Events — Stefani's Bottega Italiana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Inspired Catering & Events — Stefani's Bottega Italiana have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Inspired Catering & Events — Stefani's Bottega Italiana 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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