Mia Figlia

5304 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Italian
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Mia Figlia, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 23, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Mia Figlia's record stops at Oct 23, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.

Mia Figlia scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area shall be replaced. Prep table lower shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Counter shelving in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under shelving/racks in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar area under counter not clean, had excess syrup build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area above prep cooler, prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Feb 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris needs detailed cleaning(crevices). prep table lower shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, and in walk in cooler under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Jun 20, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID OR COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.-----------MUST RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK STAIN IN BETWEEN DIVIDER/SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE LIME BUILD-UP, STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PRODUCE AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND BEHIND BAR, COUNTER TOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SLIMY ACCUMULATION BEHIND BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH BLACK STAIN OR MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR. MUST FIX LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 8, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 BEOFRE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, DISH RACKS, SODA GUNS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, AND DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, BAR AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COVING NOT MAINTAINED ALONG WALL BEHIND BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL COVING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING REQUIREMENT HAS NOT BEEN MET BY ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLES FOOD.
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Feb 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL LARGE WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC COVER FOR LARGE WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING BREAD CRUMBS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE GRAYISH BUILD-UP AT CORNERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND DRY.
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Jun 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS ETC ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING DISHES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DETAIL CLEAN AROUND GASKET AND LID OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA....CLEAN INSIDE ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL...CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE....COUNTER TOP OF COFFEE STATION AND SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT THE BAR AND UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS AND VENTS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Nov 29, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND DOOR CORNERS/HINDGES, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA BY MIXER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVERS (X3) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Dec 27, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE BAR AREA AND IN THE PREP/KITCHEN. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE ONE COMPT SINK, 3 COMPT SINK AND BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE,CAULKING WORN OUT. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK , DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PALLET TO STORE BOXES INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM WITH LINEN, PAPER TABLE CLOTH,ETC. TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD/COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN I DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE SODA CLOSET,INSIDE THE WATER HEATER CLOSET, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER AND HOOD WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND 3 COMPT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. RUSTED VENT COVER ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA, MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items in reach in coolers in prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage shelving, storage rooms not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in mems bathroom had peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed. Walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken/damaged light shields in prep areas shall be replaced. Light shields in prep areas need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers, coolers, kitchen prep areas, dining areas, bathrooms need cleaning.
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Aug 20, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Clean multi-use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine and panel, deep fryer, exterior between equipment and exhaust hood filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mia Figlia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mia Figlia on file is from Oct 23, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mia Figlia?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Mia Figlia.

Has Mia Figlia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mia Figlia have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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