Mama Milano
Last inspected: May 30, 2019
78
Score
Mama Milano appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 30, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Mama Milano is from May 30, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.
Mama Milano's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 30, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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May 15, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed red sauce stored in 2 door Coca Cola Refrigerator unit with proper dates but no common name on labels. Informed site that potentially hazardous foods stored for 24 hours or more must have proper label, common name along with date. Instructed site to provide common name, as well as date at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood shelving inside wooden cabinet unit stored in hallway storage. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to replace, or install food grade plastic shelving liner. Maintain at all times. Observed duct taped used as a means of repair on wood cabinet unit, located in hallway storage area. Informed site that surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and to repair. Also ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. 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: Observed excessive chipped paint, located underneath the faucet in utility sink closet. Instructed manager to resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
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Jan 18, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING. FOUND TWO LARGE PLASTIC CONTAIERS WITH RED LIDS HOLDING COLD COOKED PASTA NOT DATED OR LABELED. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.
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Mar 24, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SPOONS AND FORKS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COVER FOR ICE BIN IS MISSING AT (BAR AREA).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (MEAT BALL,PASTA,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT (FOR BEER) AT THE HALL WAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LIGHT BULB INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR FOOD CERTIFICATES ON SITE ALWAYS.
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Aug 22, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.3F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 50.2F, COOKED EGGPLANT AT 49.8F, SAUSAGE AT 51F, CHEESE AT 48.5F, COOKED PEPPERS AT 48.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $450. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FINAL RINSE AT 100PPM CHLORINE FOR THE DISHMACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES AND THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ONSITE WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT SINK COMPARTMENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LONGER FAUCET TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Aug 21, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AT THE OF PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE BIN. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 5, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BARE WOODEN DOORS OF CABINETS AT REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED, TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Apr 20, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. COOLERS WERE NOT RUNED ON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MUST TURN ON AND MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. OUTER OPENINSG 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.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED (RESTAURANT IS NOT OPEN OR OPERATING ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE THEIR RETAIL FOOD LICENSE). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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. MUST CAULK AND SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
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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 RESTROOMS DOORS.
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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 OR SHOW EVIDENCE OF THE GREASE TRAP. CAP THE OPEN DRAIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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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.
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Nov 9, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mama Milano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mama Milano on file is from May 30, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mama Milano?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mama Milano.
Has Mama Milano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mama Milano have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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