Mia Francesca
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Mia Francesca 21 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPES AT 3 COMPARTMENT DISH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 4-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE SERVICED COOLER UNIT DURING INSPECTION. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT BAR IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SALMON 48.6F, SQUID AT 46.8F, BREADED CHICKEN AT 46.6F, COOKED POTATOES 48.6F, CHICKEN TENDERS 46.7F, AND FRENCH FRIES AT 46.8F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 29 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $550.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PIC HAD STAFF COMPLETE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE AND 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT STORAGE, BASMENT PREP, UNDER SODA SYRUP IN BASEMENT, AND UNDER STAIRS IN BASMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPES AT 3 COMPARTMENT DISH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
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Mar 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SOUR CREAM 44.9 F, DICED TOMATOES 43.7 F, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES 44.7 F, COOKED BEETS 46.7 F, CAPERS 45.9 IN DELI COOLER AT COOKSLINE. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS VALUED AT $16.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF COOKLINE DELI COOLER. AMBIENT AIR 46 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN FACILITY. LAST INSPECTION DATED 2/16/2024. INSTRUCTED TO POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BLACK SUBTANCE ON INTERNAL PLATE ATTACHED TO ICE DISPENSER, AND PINK SUBSTNACE ON EXTERIOR OF INTERNAL PLATE AND ON BIN WITH ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160 F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
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Feb 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ORIGINAL UPDATED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Oct 27, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE REMOVE GREASE FROM INSIDE THE UNUSED OVEN IN THE KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN STOPPERS AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SECOND FLOOR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THERE IS DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MAIN BAR AND SECOND-FLOOR BAR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 5, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN 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 FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING FLOORS UNDERNEATH, LEAVING UNITS AND MAINTAINING.
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Jul 20, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES AND GLASSES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND GLASSES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 NOTED LARGE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AND A LOOSE STRIP ON THE COVING OF THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Jul 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-POTATOES 46.8F, MEATBALLS 46.8F, SAUSAGE 50.7F, TOMATOES SAUCE 47F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 32 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $75.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED, AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $9.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE EXTERIOR DRY STORAGE NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE ON THE HOSE OF THE SPRAYER AT THE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED LARGE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AND A LOOSE STRIP ON THE COVING OF THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND GLASSES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND GLASSES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP (FIRST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Nov 13, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: METAL ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA CEILING TILES AND CEILING LIGHT COVERS WITH FOOD STAINS/NOT CLEAN. MUST REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES/CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT DISHWASH AREA.
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Oct 29, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-NOODLES 48.2F, PASTA 45.7F, PASTA 46.4F, TOMATO SAUCE 53.6F, CREAM SAUCE 44.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH BAGS (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER CO-MINGLES WITH MULTIPLE IDENTIFICATION TAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SEPARATE SHELLFISH BAGS AND MAINTAIN EACH TAG ATTACHED TO EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $21.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED UTENSIL RACK AND SODA DISPENSER SYRUP BOXES STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE UTENSIL RACK AND SODA DISPENSER SYRUP BOXES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE BASEMEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED DRAIN PIPE FROM THE ESPRESSO MACHINE DRAINING INTO THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT TE OUTER EXTERIOR HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BAR AT THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Jul 10, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH A 7 DAY SHELF LIFE FROM DATE OF PREPARATION, INCLUDING DATE OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED ADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT IE: HOT HOLDING SOUP/SAUCE UNIT, BREAD OVEN, CUTTING BOARDS AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN A CUSTOMER ACCESSIBLE AREA AND DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE ALL TO A PROTECTED AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT OBSERVED AROUND BASEMENT PREP CEILING PIPING, ABOVE PREP TABLES AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE ALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Feb 2, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SHELLFISH IN THE COOK LINE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER TAGS IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED THAT PROPER SHELLFISH TAGS OR LABELS MUST BE STORED WITH THE RESPECTIVE SHELLFISH UNTIL SOLD OR DISCARDED. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6 LBS WORTH $25 OF SHELLFISH. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE GLASSWARE FREEZER AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR.
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Feb 18, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK BREAD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING ON THE MIDDLE PLASTIC PANELS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD SLICER. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON PREP SURFACES, APRONS OR SHOULDERS.
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Mar 26, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HANDSINKS AND TO MAINTAIN AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR, THE MAIN BAR, AND THE COACH HOUSE BAR. OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE EAST FAUCET BASE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/17/13 REPORT#1322458. (35) FOUND DRYWALL CELING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.(MUST SEAL) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AREA.MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED AT PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVODE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN 2ND FLOOR FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Apr 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED ADDITIONAL CLEANING AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DRYWALL CELING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.(MUST SEAL)
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Jan 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 11, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. OBSERVED OVER 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, 20 DROPPINGS BELOW THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, 10 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR IN THE COACH HOUSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SLIDING CASE COVER FOR THE GELATO FREEZER IS CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE.
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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. OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE OVENS AND AROUND THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GROUT THE FLOOR WHERE NECESSARY.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIPPER WELL AT GELATO FREEZER IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. THE 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Jan 8, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mia Francesca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mia Francesca on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mia Francesca?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mia Francesca.
Has Mia Francesca's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mia Francesca have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mia Francesca means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mia Francesca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mia Francesca is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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