Leonardo's Ristorante Tuscan Bistro
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2018
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Public records show nine inspections at Leonardo's Ristorante Tuscan Bistro stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 10, 2018. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at Leonardo's Ristorante Tuscan Bistro is from Oct 10, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Oct 10, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER ON MENUS OR ON PLACARDS ON TABLES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 3, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELF UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL AND UNDER THE BURNER OF THE STOVE .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AT REAR AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Aug 26, 2016
Routine
4 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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. BUSINESS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG PRIOR TO REOPENING BUSINESS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, EXTERIOR OF COUNTER TOPS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING AT RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT KITCHEN AREAS. TOOLS ETC. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL TOOLS AT KITCHEN AREAS.
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Dec 8, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS MUST BE ON WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP, DINING AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Nov 8, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOILS IS USED UNDER THE PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Nov 13, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR COOLER (OBSERVED MILK INSIDE COOLER). MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Jul 21, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHEF OUTER WEAR PREP CLOTHINGS AND APPRONS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK WALL , AND RELOCATE SOMEWHERE SANITARY.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON 3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR AND AT BOSS BOY SECTION.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS ON FOOT MAT BY DISH MACHINE 6" OFF THE FLOOR MAT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED TILES ON MOP SINK LOWER WALL PORTION.
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Apr 27, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.found food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, must date, and label all food items in coolers.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving in kitchen areas, bsmt. storage areas not clean need dtailed cleaning(crevices).
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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.floors under heavy euipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving/racks not clean need dtailed cleaning(corners).floors in bsmt. storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving/racks not clean need cleaning(corners).
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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.bamaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced.
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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.light shields in rear kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).damaged/broken light shield in bsmt. storage area shall be replaced.
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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.exhaust vents (ventilation)in prep area not clean need cleaning.exhaust vents in bathroom need cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.excess dbris and clutter in bsmt. storage area shall be removed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leonardo's Ristorante Tuscan Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leonardo's Ristorante Tuscan Bistro on file is from Oct 10, 2018. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leonardo's Ristorante Tuscan Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Leonardo's Ristorante Tuscan Bistro.
Has Leonardo's Ristorante Tuscan Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Leonardo's Ristorante Tuscan Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Leonardo's Ristorante Tuscan Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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