Mama Milano

1419 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Mama Milano has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Mama Milano's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 20, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 20, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 12, 2011

Task Force Liquor 1475

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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. COOLERS WERE NOT TURNED ON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MUST TURN ON AND MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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. OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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. MUST CAULK AND SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR BOTH RESTROOM DOORS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 3 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. NO GREASE TRAP OBSERVED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE OR SHOW EVIDENCE OF THE GREASE TRAP. CAP THE OPEN DRAIN BEHIND THE BAR.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama Milano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama Milano on file is from Apr 20, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Mama Milano's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mama Milano have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mama Milano means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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