Letiza's Natural Bakery / Enoteca Roma
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025
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Letiza's Natural Bakery / Enoteca Roma has been inspected 24 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 10, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 15 times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,DAMAGED LIDS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINETS,HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS,BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS , FAN GUARD COVERS & COMPRESSOR UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA,BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS,FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. FRONT PREP AREA & BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BAR.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK,ETC)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR OF BAKERY AND RESTAURANT SIDE FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND STORE PROPERLY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Nov 27, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FEEDING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FROZEN FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WALL JUST LEFT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERIVCE AREA ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 18, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF SMALL SALAD REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS FOR ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DERBIS ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 5, 2022
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN PULL PORK IN THREE COMPARTMENT SITTING IN AN EMPTY COMPARTMENT. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT BAKERY AREA AND WALK=IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE OUTSIDE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 25, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jul 26, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $10.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/07/19 REPORT#2261646.#56 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AT PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. GIVEN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT TODAY INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b)CITATION ISSUED COS
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP ON ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#60
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Feb 7, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND ITEM SUCH AS MASK, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND HAND SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET AT THE 2-DOOR TALL COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINES AND SERVICE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO NORTH SIDE WALL OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL CAULKING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. BLACKENED MOLDY PEELING. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE,COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVING MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 7, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALL WITH EXPOSED BRICK BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THE PANINI'S ARE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND/OR COVER BRICK IN THAT AREA. MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND DISHWASHER TO REMOVE DUST.
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Jun 5, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNPASTEURIZED JUICES INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOR SELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND NOT TO CONTINUE. UNAPPROVED SOURCE FOR JUICES. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NOTED THE DISHWASHER WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZER READ 0PPM AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE DISHWASHER IS REPAIR AND PROPERLY ABLE TO SANITIZE. DISHWASHER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALL WITH EXPOSED BRICK BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THE PANINI'S ARE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND/OR COVER BRICK IN THAT AREA. MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND DISHWASHER TO REMOVE DUST.
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Jan 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO ELIMINATE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR WHERE LIQUOR IS STORED TO REMOVE LIQUID BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jan 8, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MIDDLE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN AND PARTIAL MISSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDLE FOR THE SAID UNIT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISPLAY COOLER AT BAKERY AREA,IN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BRICK WALLS AT NORTH SIDE OF BEHIND THE BAKERY COUNTER AND AT RESTAURANT SIDE BY THE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,WHITE SURFACE ON THEM WHICH CRUMBLES ON FLOOR AND ON THE TOUCH.NEED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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86
Jan 5, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND DISPLAY PREP(PIZZA)COOLER MAINTAINING AIR TEMP OF 69.7F TOP PART AND 54.2F BOTTOM PART(INTERIOR) AT TEMP OF 54.2F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:COOKED ROAST BEEF,COOKED TURKEY BREAST,GOAT CHEESE ETC.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE FOUND STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PIZZA COOLER AT TEMP OF:COOKED SLICED PEPPERS WITH GARLIC AND OIL AT TEMP OF 65.5F; SOFT SALAMI AT TEMP OF 67.6F; HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 67.8F; TURKEY BREAST AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48F;SLICED ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 52F;A PIECE OF ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 54.6F; PIECES OF SALMON AT TEMP OF 67.6F; WHOLE SLICE SALMON AT TEMP OD 60.6F;COOKED /GRILLED BEETS AT TEMP OF 50.5F TO 58.4F; FRESH GOAT CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.6F.FOUND COOKED THREE PERSONAL SAUSAGE CHEESE PIZZAS STORED INSIDE THE FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY NON-REFRIGERATOR CASE AT TEMP OF 81.5F,83F AND 83.6F COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER.POUNDS 30,VALUE 70 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED: EXTREMELY SLOWLY DRAINING. IF MORE THAN ONE EMPLOYEE WASHES HANDS, MUST WAIT FOR WATER TO DRAIN,AND IF HANDS ARE WASHED BACK TO BACK WATER WILL OVERFLOW FROM SINK .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TEMPORARILY TO KEEP KITCHEN DOOR OPENED AND USE WASHROOMS ACROSS THE HALL,LOCATED NOT FOR FROM KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MIDDLE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN AND PARTIAL MISSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDLE FOR THE SAID UNIT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE POP GUN HOLDER AT BAKERY AND BAR AREA,DEBRIS INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT BAKERY AREA,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD,INCLUDED INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANS MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED EQUIPMENTS.MEAT SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD ON BLADE AND UNIT,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISPLAY COOLER AT BAKERY AREA,IN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BRICK WALLS AT NORTH SIDE OF BEHIND THE BAKERY COUNTER AND AT RESTAURANT SIDE BY THE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,WHITE SURFACE ON THEM WHICH CRUMBLES ON FLOOR AND ON THE TOUCH.NEED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Jul 2, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, POP GUN AND HOLDERS, AND ALL SINKS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. FLOORS IN DISH AREA UNDER MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS IN BAR AREA IN NNED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Dec 8, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL STOVES AND FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE AL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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74
Feb 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FAN GUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNITS OF COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE, FRYERS, OVEN, ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLE IN KITCHEN SOUTH WALL BEHIND ROLLING CARTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TIGHTEN AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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86
Jan 3, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall not maintained behind 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove mold, seal and repaint wall.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided in utility closet or furnance room. Instructed to install light fixture. Light bulb not shielded in rear prep area. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter-proof bulb.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sprayer attached to 3 compartment sink not elevate. Instructed to elevate sprayer above waterline. Drainline at bar draining to exposed handsink. Instructed to reroute drainline to bottom of sink. Sink stoppers not provided for three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers for each compartment.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement and furnance room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6inches or higher and away from wall.
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Aug 22, 2011
Routine
4 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA
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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 DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT AREA FLOOR SURFACES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA AND INSIDE MENS BATHROOM, AND MUST ALSO PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
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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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN BOTH BASEMENT AREAS, MUST REMOVE SMELLY ODORS FROM UTILITY AREA CLOSET
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Oct 22, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 13, 2010
Complaint
2 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS THAT IS APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND BAR COUNTER,APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND FRONT PASTRY SERVICE COUNTER,APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AREAS.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PROVIDE MISSING LIDS FOR TRASH CANS,KEEP FLOORS DRY IN SAID AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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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 SHELVINGS,BAR GUNS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS,COOLERS,CABINETS ETC REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING.
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Aug 13, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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.FOUND GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR.
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Jul 22, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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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.FOUND FOOD HANDLERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MULTI-TASKING AND NOT WASHING HANDS.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER--MANAGER CALLED PLUMBER AT THIS TIME FOR REPAIR FURTHERMORE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO KITCHEN APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET FOR HANDWASHING.
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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.FOUND CLEAN GLASSWARE STORED OUTSIDE REAR PATIO ON SHELVING,SHELVINGS ALONG WALL IN HALLWAY AT BAR AREA WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS,GLASSWARE ALL SAID AREAS NOT PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 DRAIN FLIES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE STANDING WATER IN SAID ROOM,MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RFECCOMENDED.
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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.FOUND GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR.
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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.KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,COOKING STOVES,SHELVINGS,CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS,BEHIND BAR REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,WASTE WATER LINE TO BAR GUN AT BAR NOT INSTALLED.
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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 HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,3 COMP SINK AREA,BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL
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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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES--CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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Feb 3, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.FOUND SOAP DISPENSER ABOVE HANDSINK EMPTY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DURING THIS INSPECTION WITNESSED BY MANAGER FABIO SORANO.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.FOUND NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM 11/9/09.
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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.KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HANDLES OF HANDSINK,COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVING,TABLE CAN OPENER,INTERIORS OF CABINETS ETC.
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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.THROUGHOUT BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,KITCHEN REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER COOLERS,FLOOR COVING IS LOOSE UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AREAS.
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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.WALLS BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILING IN KITCHEN AREAS.
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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.MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
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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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS,BENEATH SEATING BOOTHS,SHELVING BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS,REMOVE MILK CRATES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Letiza's Natural Bakery / Enoteca Roma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Letiza's Natural Bakery / Enoteca Roma on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Letiza's Natural Bakery / Enoteca Roma?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Letiza's Natural Bakery / Enoteca Roma.
Has Letiza's Natural Bakery / Enoteca Roma's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Letiza's Natural Bakery / Enoteca Roma have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Letiza's Natural Bakery / Enoteca Roma means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Letiza's Natural Bakery / Enoteca Roma inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Letiza's Natural Bakery / Enoteca Roma is inspected around two times per year on average.
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