La Scarola
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025
86
Score
La Scarola has been inspected 19 times since 2011. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up 11 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; La Scarola is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM(LIQUOR STORAGE AREA). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN DISHWASHING PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP(WHERE COOKLINE IS). INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN AREAS WERE GROUT IS MISSING IN DISHWASHING PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP(COOKLINE). OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL TO RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE IN WALL TO RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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86
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.2-58.3F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, FISH(46.2F), MILK(53.6F), PICO DE GALLO(50-9-54.0F), PROSCIUTTO(48.9-53.2F), TIRAMISU(52.3F), CHEESE(52.0F), CHOCOLATE CAKE(51.4F), BACON(45.7-58.3F) AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE(51.4-52.3F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $250 WEIGHING 30LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISHWASHING PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISHWASHING PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM(LIQUOR STORAGE AREA). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN DISHWASHING PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP(WHERE COOKLINE IS). INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN AREAS WERE GROUT IS MISSING IN DISHWASHING PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP(COOKLINE). OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR ALL AREAS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE FLOOR TILES ARE DAMAGED OR MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL TO RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE IN WALL TO RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM MAY, JUNE,JULY AND AUGUST 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECTED ON SITE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT DELIVERED TO PREMISES BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION 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 ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON LOWER SHELF OF TWO PREP TABLES NEAR DISHWASHING AREA IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EASTSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OPENING AT BASE, OBSERVED EXIT DOOR IN REAR PREP ROOM WITH OPENINGS AT BASE, RIGHT SIDE AND TOP AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS(EASTSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, EXIT DOOR IN REAR PREP ROOM AND REAR EXIT DOOR IN LIQUOR ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Nov 3, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL OPENING INTO CEILING IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GAP AROUND FRAME OF EXTERIOR DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING EXTERIOR OPENINGS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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90
May 31, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE CERTIFICATE AND POST ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON ONLINE VERSION OF MENU. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSURE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTES THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GAP AROUND FRAME OF EXTERIOR DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING EXTERIOR OPENINGS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND LARGE FAN ABOVE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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67
Oct 27, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND ONE ALONG MAIN COOK LINE WITH TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Dec 9, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLAIMER NOR REMINDER ON MENU FOR FOOD THAT IS NOT FULLY COOKED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INACCURATE FOOD PROBE METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING ONES ( NO CITATION ISSUED).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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86
Oct 23, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGNAGE IN SAID AREA.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-409.13- OBSERVED UNPROTECTED PRE SET CUTLERY AND UP RIGHT GLASS WARE STORED THROUGHOUT TABLE TOPS IN DINING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CUTLERY MUST BE SET UPON GUEST ARRIVAL OR PRE SET IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. GLASSWARE MUST BE INVERTED ON TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PRE SET IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-1-1.17- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELVING UNIT IN WINE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT BAR AREA AND REAR WINE STORAGE ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL FLOOR TITLE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED CRACKED AND DETERIORATING WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12-OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF STAINLESS STEEL WLL PANELING ALONG BACK SPLASH OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in prep cooler in front prep area. Found assorted cooked pastas ranging in temperature between 49.0F - 54.9F. Found calamari @ 49.5F. Must keep all potentially hazardous foods @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed deep groves, cracks, and/or damaged tiles in rear prep area. Must repair, replace tiles or paint to make floor smooth and easily cleanable. Observed raw wood on floor in bar. Must stain or paint to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain all.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed peeling paint near 3 compartment and 1 compartment sink in rear of front prep area. Must paint or repair to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed light out in freezer in rear prep. Observed light out over rear prep area. Observed dust on lights above rear prep. Must keep all lights free of debris/dust Must provide adequate lighting throughout prep areas to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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82
Jun 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1537701 DATED ON 05/06/15 NOT CORRECTED-#32 RUBBER GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, #33 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN, #34 BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, INSIDE THE CLOSET WITH THE ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN, #38 MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON TH FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST LABEL/DATE FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT DRAIN PIPE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WINE/BEER REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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82
May 6, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE CONTAINER OF CLAMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND TAG MUST BE KEPT FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER ALL SHELLFISH HAD BEEN CONNSUMED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B). MANAGER/OWNER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $15.00 TOTAL 3 LBS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE A DIVIDER FROM CONSUMMABLE ICE AND THE COLD PLATE WITH THE PLASTIC HOSE OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR OR PROVIDE A CONTAINER FOR CONSUMMABLE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THR THRE-TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR WALLS, CEILING AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH RAW MEATS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, INSIDE THE CLOSET WITH ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. FILTER AND HOOD, AND ALL CONNECTING TUBE ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THR FILTER ON THE HOOD . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON TE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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67
Sep 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC)ON SHELVING DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Oct 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALRGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS A SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, PANS AND CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND DELI SLICER CHIPPED AND FOOD STAINS STUCK ON WALL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SINK IN REAR KITCHEN WHER MEAT SLICER, BLENDERS AND A LARGE PREP TABLE WITH EXTENSIVE FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
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82
Jun 22, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN & DISHROOM AREAS MUST BE RE-SEALED, TO MAKE ENTIRE AREA SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE (ROUGH GROOVES/SURFACE). THE BAR AREA FLOORS & AT THE HALLWAY TO REAR STORAGE ROOM HAVE MISSING TILES, MUST REPLACE/RE-SURFACE.
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Jun 14, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) FOUND A HOLE AT THE FRONT OF THE GREASE TRAP (OF THE 3-COMP. SINK), PLUGGED WITH A PIECE OF MATERIAL, TO STOP THE SEEPAGE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR LEDGES, GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLER DOORS, FILTERS & ATTACHMENTS TO THEM, & COOLERS SHELVES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN & DISHROOM AREAS MUST BE RE-SEALED, TO MAKE ENTIRE AREA SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. (ROUGH GROOVES/SURFACE). THE BAR AREA FLOORS & AT HALLWAY TO REAR STORAGE ROOM HAVE MISSING TILES, MUST REPLACE/RE-SURFACE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING AT PIPE UNDER THE HANDSINK & AT WATER LINE FOR THE COFFEE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO FIX. 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.
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Mar 28, 2011
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TABLE SILVERWARE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. MUST WRAP OR COVER SILVERWARE.
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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. MUST USE PROPER FOOD STORAGE COVERS AND FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FROZEN FOODS. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED AS CONTAINER COVERS AND TO STORE FROZEN CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND PLASTIC LIDS.
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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. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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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. SEAL THE CORNER OF THE FRP BOARD IN THE FRONT 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. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WATER LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 18, 2011
Routine
7 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. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE THE UNIT REINSPECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TABLE SILVERWARE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. MUST WRAP OR COVER SILVERWARE.
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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. MUST USE PROPER FOOD STORAGE COVERS AND FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FROZEN FOODS. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED AS CONTAINER COVERS AND TO STORE FROZEN CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND PLASTIC LIDS.
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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. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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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. SEAL THE CORNER OF THE FRP BOARD IN THE FRONT 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. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WATER LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Scarola last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Scarola on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Scarola?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at La Scarola.
Has La Scarola's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Scarola have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Scarola 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 La Scarola inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Scarola is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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