Le Piano
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Le Piano stretching back to 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited 11 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Le Piano is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVER FOR THE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WEST WASHROOM
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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90
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVER FOR THE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WEST WASHROOM
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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67
Apr 2, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-26-24,REPORT#2591633 #38) 6-501.111: WE OBSERVED OVER 30 DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:BAR AREA, REAR DISHROOM. LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A) PRESENTLY TODAY WE OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS. EMPLOYEES CLEANED AND REMOVED DROPPINGS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42 090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE CONSTRUCTED FROM UNSEALED WOOD. PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS FROM DRAIN PIPES OF HAND SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR DRAIN PIPES AND MAINTAIN IN WORKING ORDER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.
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Mar 26, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED OVER 30 DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:BAR AREA, REAR DISHROOM. LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR,AND PANELS OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE CONSTRUCTED FROM UNSEALED WOOD. PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE BUILD UP ON OUTSIDE OF SMALL COOLER IN FRONT BAR AREA. CLEAN AND MANTAIN AREA FREE FROM DEBRIS AND RESIDUE BUILD UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET WITH LEAKING WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS FROM DRAIN PIPES OF HAND SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR DRAIN PIPES AND MAINTAIN IN WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND GRILL AND FRYER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN AREA FREE OF DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Nov 21, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 EXTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT IN ALL STORAGE HALLWAYS, ROOMS AND CLOSETS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-- BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. ----LEAK UNDER THE DISH MACHINE ROOM HAND WASHING SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER BY THE KITCHEN STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 9, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT IN ALL STORAGE HALLWAYS, ROOMS AND CLOSETS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-- BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. ----LEAK UNDER THE DISH MACHINE ROOM HAND WASHING SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.1-----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE WEST WASHROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 1, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-12 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND UPPER PORTIONS WHERE ICE IS MADE AND DISPENSED WITH A BLACK SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE REAR WINE STORAGE ROOM, DISHWASHING ROOM, AND REAR KITCHEN HALLWAY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS,S AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT IN ALL STORAGE HALLWAYS, ROOMS AND CLOSETS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE OVEN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. ----LEAK UNDER THE DISH MACHINE ROOM HAND WASHING SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE OUTDOOR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS UNDER SINKS, EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, ALL STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE WEST WASHROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN ALL KITCHEN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BROKEN SPLASH GUARD ON THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Jul 15, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AND ON SHELVES AT THE REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER BY THE KITCHEN STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Aug 30, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AND REAR GLASSWARE WASHING AREA (3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT MENTIONED AREAS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (LAMB EGGS, ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR, ALONG EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED IN DRY STORAGE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DRAIN INSIDE BAR ICE BIN REPAIRED WITH UNKNOWN MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF REPLACED FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BLACK MILK CRATES ARE USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH RAISED SHELF,6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SURFACE AT WIDE CUTTING BOARD IS BROKEN AND DEEP CUT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REFINISH SAID CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENTIONED DOORS
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND BAR AND IN FOOD STORAGE/ICE MACHINE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST COVER/SEAL. CEILING INSIDE THE PREP AREA AND ABOVE ICE MACHINE BROKEN, UNEVEN. ALSO WALLS AND CEILING AT LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED WALL AND CEILING SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS CLUTTER IN STORAGE AT GLASSWARE AREA AND UTILITY SINK CLOSET. REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND RE-ORGANIZE. ALSO RE-ORGANIZE FOOD STORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2019
Routine
8 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST ORIGINAL CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS HANDLED (LAMB,CHICKEN ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AND REAR GLASSWARE WASHING AREA (3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT MENTIONED AREAS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (LAMB EGGS, ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTIONS USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR, ALONG EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED IN DRY STORAGE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DRAIN INSIDE BAR ICE BIN REPAIRED WITH UNKNOWN MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF REPLACED FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BLACK MILK CRATES ARE USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH RAISED SHELF,6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SURFACE AT WIDE CUTTING BOARD IS BROKEN AND DEEP CUT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REFINISH SAID CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENTIONED DOORS
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS,INSTRUCTED TO .PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS CLUTTER IN STORAGE AT GLASSWARE AREA AND UTILITY SINK CLOSET. REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND RE-ORGANIZE. ALSO RE-ORGANIZE FOOD STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND BAR AND IN FOOD STORAGE/ICE MACHINE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST COVER/SEAL. CEILING INSIDE THE PREP AREA AND ABOVE ICE MACHINE BROKEN, UNEVEN. ALSO WALLS AND CEILING AT LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED WALL AND CEILING SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED EXTERIOR OF HOT LINE EQUIPMENT AND GRILL WITH CHAR AN BURNT ON GREASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AND DUSTY AT KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN ROOM BEHIND KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE 0R REORGANIZE CLUTTER FOR THE BETTER MONITORING OF PESTS.
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Nov 21, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN. FOUND WALLS NOT PAINTED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOORS AT RESTROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
5 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SEATING RISERS. FOUND 5 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER DISHWASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE HOLE THAT MUST BE SEALED BEHIND TOILET BOWL AT 1ST UNISEX CUSTOMER RESTROOM. FOUND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN. FOUND WALLS NOT PAINTED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOORS AT RESTROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. FOUND NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER BELOW SEATING RISER SECTION THAT MUST BE REMOVED.
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Nov 27, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, BARE WOOD BEHIND BAR, NO COVER FOR ICE BIN AND NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND WOOD AT BAR ALSO MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR MOVE ELEVATED SHELVES DIRECTLY ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD/LIGHT TUBES FOR FOR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL FOR PREP AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT PREP/BAR AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR THIS LOCATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, BARE WOOD BEHIND BAR, NO COVER FOR ICE BIN AND NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND WOOD AT BAR ALSO MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR MOVE ELEVATED SHELVES DIRECTLY ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP BETEWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE AND WALL. MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD/LIGHT TUBES FOR FOR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS NOT POSTED AT ENTRANCE OR OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. MUST POST SIGNS. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION, 7-32-020A, 7-32-020B.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Le Piano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Le Piano on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Le Piano?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Le Piano.
Has Le Piano's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Le Piano have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Le Piano 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 Le Piano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Le Piano is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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