L'appetito Imp Italian Fds

30 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
Italian
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, L'appetito Imp Italian Fds has 24 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Feb 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Thermometers provided & accurate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so L'appetito Imp Italian Fds is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT FRONT PREP AREA COFFEE STATION AND AT DISHWASH HANDWASH SINK, WATER TEMPERTURE AT COFFEE STATION HANDWASH SINK AT 50.0F AND DISHWASH HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER OFF. HOWEVER THERE IS RUNNING HOT WATER AT OVER 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT BOTH COFFEE STATION AND DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINKS, WATER TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL 100.0 F AT BOTH HANDWASH SINKS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). ESTABLISHMENT PUT ON 2 DAY WORK AROUND BY CDPH.
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86
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: PORK PATTY 105.3F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $21.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CABINET LINER IN REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN IN ENTRY WAY TO REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE WASHROOM NEAR REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Apr 15, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE DELI COOLER IN FRONT PREP. TUNA SALAD 45.7F, CHICKEN SALAD 45.8F, MEDITERRANNEAN TUNA SALAD 50.9F, SLICED TOMATOES 51.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25# OF FOOD WORTH $50.00. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP COLD FOOD AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - C.O.S. COMBINED THIS VIOLATION WITH VIOLATION 21.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP BREAFAST HOT HOLD. OBSERVED 2.5 POUNDS PORK SUSAGE PATTY 118.2F, 2.5 POUNDS BACON 118.9F MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $20.00. INSTURCTED MUST KEEP HOT READY TO EAT FOOD AT 135 F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - C.O.S.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL COVERED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL COVERED CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK AND SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK AND SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6"OFF FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP WATER DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER UNIT PIPES INTO BUCKET FROM OLD COOLER REMOVED, MANAGER INDICATED FACILITY IS CURRENTLY ADDING NEW COOLER UNITS IN SAID AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT STORE AREA, DAMAGED WALL BASE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COLD HOLD UNIT/3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED INSIDE DELI SANDWEICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON 3 DOOR COOLER HANDLES IN DELI PREP AND COFFE PREP DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS AIR DRYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP INSIDE BUCKETS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE THEM IN A POSITION TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.
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Jun 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2555442 ON MAY 09, 2022. VIOALTION STATES "3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Found packaged salad containers in grab and go cooler without proper food labels. FOOD PACKAGED in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, shall be labeled as specified in health code. Labeling, marking devices, and containers. (B) Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; 106 (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; (3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, 5) any allergens if any. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COLD HOLD UNIT/3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED INSIDE DELI SANDWEICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SEE VOLATION #60.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON 3 DOOR COOLER HANDLES IN DELI PREP AND COFFE PREP DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS AIR DRYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP INSIDE BUCKETS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE THEM IN A POSITION TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.
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May 9, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light fixture in deli and gelato case not shielded, instructed to shield or provide shatter proof lights.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled ( sugar, salt.. ) instructed to label and maintain.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Found packaged salad containers in grab and go cooler without proper food labels. FOOD PACKAGED in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, shall be labeled as specified in health code. Labeling, marking devices, and containers. (B) Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; 106 (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; (3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, 5) any allergens if any.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Facility using aluminum foil to cover shelves and walls behind rear panini station prep table. instructed to remove.
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May 27, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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May 3, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/21/2020 REPORT 2369491 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #39 (3-307.11) MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA, TOO CLOSE TO MEAT SLICER. VIOLATION #51 (4-301.16) MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE/PASTRY PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN THE 3-DOOR COOLER NEAR THE FRONT DELI COUNTER OR IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON GASKETS AND RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LID ON GARBAGE LOCATED IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE GARBAGE WITH LID FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Apr 21, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON SITE WITHOUT ADEQUATE LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE/PASTRY PREP AREA
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE NOT KNOWLEDGEABLE OF FOOD HEALTH REQUIREMENT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA, TOO CLOSE TO MEAT SLICER.
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Sep 4, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON SITE WITHOUT ADEQUATE LABELING. MUST PROIVDE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE FRONT ETRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE/PASTRY PREP AREA. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE CEILING IN THE DELI AND THE REAR PREP AREAS. MUST FINISH WOOD WITH A HIGH GLOSS SEALANT TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED MATTE PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP ROOM. MUST PAINT WALLS WITH A HIGH GLOSS SEALANT TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. MUST REPLCE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Apr 23, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 20, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 65.0 F AND BELOW AT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMAL OF 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT DELI PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED TOWEL ON SHELF AT SAME USED AS COVER. MUST REMOVE TOWEL FROM SHELF AND CLEAN ALL SHELVES AT DELI AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRS IN FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT DELI AREA MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING END CAPS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR CEILING LIGHTS.
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Jul 19, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND PRE-PACKAGED BROWNIES, RICE CRISPY TREATS, FOCCA BREADS, ITALIAN BREADS NOT LABELED NEXT TO THE PASTRY CASE. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A GARBAGE BAG BEING USED AS A CABINET COVER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CABINET DOOR UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND SIX CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND COLUMN LOCATED IN FRONT OF ENTRY WAY INTO THE DELI PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS ALONG ALL WALL BASES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA AND THE DELI PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED DUST, DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO END COVERS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE ACROSS FROM THE DELI. ALSO AT THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LONG STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A LONG STEM THERMOMETER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS. NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Dec 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE SELF SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER WHERE CUSTOMERS GRAB CHEESE, SODAS AND SALADS. WITHOUT PROPER END CAPS HOLDING THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PLACE, THE SHIELD ITSELF IS OBSOLETE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS COVERING THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 16, 2016
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 CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CUTTING BOARDS TO PREVENT SPLASH DEBRIS FROM CONTAMINATING CUTTING BOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK BEHIND THE DELI. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jul 14, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER UNDER AND AROUND WOODEN FLOOR COVERS.
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Jul 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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90
Oct 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET: SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 117.2F, EGG AND HAM SANDWICHES AT 130.2F, RAVIOLI AT 125-134F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER: MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 46.2F, ROASTED EGGPLANT AT 45.8F, COOKED PASTA AT 46.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LINE PREP COOLER WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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90
Oct 19, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Instructed to obtain.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found sugar container not properly labeled at front service counter. Must properly label spice containers.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found old encrusted food debris, greasy surfaces all over back side of blade on deli meat slicer at rear prep area. Must properly detail clean and sanitize.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No hand wash sink provided at the rear prep area where extensive hand food contact takes place. Instructed to install additional hand sink provided with soap and paper towels.
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Nov 18, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON AIR VENTS OF THE DELI CASE AT EAST WALL-MUST KEEP 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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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS AT EAST WALL DELI CASE MUST BE SHIELDED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL SODA/PLASTIC CRATES USED FOR STORAG RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.
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86
Oct 29, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2010
Routine
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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ONION/FOOD REACH IN STORAGE CABINET, 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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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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 SPLATTER ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL.
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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. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND REACH-IN DELI DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP 43 - 48 DEGREES. MUST MAINTAIN A CONSTANT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS ARE BEING STORED. UNIT NOW BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MAY NOT USE UNIT UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSED. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: PANCHETTA 47.6, PROCUTTO 48.3, TURKEY 47.4, CHICKEN 45.2 ETC... ALL PRODUCT MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. ESTIMATED VALUE: 20 LBS $100.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD ITEMS AND MONEY WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) CITATION ISSUED
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP FROM PANINI HEAT MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. ALL I
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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. 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. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DRAINBROARD. MUST INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was L'appetito Imp Italian Fds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L'appetito Imp Italian Fds on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at L'appetito Imp Italian Fds?

Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at L'appetito Imp Italian Fds.

Has L'appetito Imp Italian Fds' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at L'appetito Imp Italian Fds have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at L'appetito Imp Italian Fds 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 L'appetito Imp Italian Fds inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, L'appetito Imp Italian Fds is inspected around two times per year on average.