Mila Plaza — Little Toasted
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Mila Plaza — Little Toasted, the earliest from 2017. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Mila Plaza — Little Toasted squarely in typical territory. 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
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar..) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of ice cubes at bar area. Instructed to keep off cubes.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed place on an air drying rack before stacking.
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Mar 28, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar..) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Multi-use utensils not air dried after washing, deli cups and carafes, instructed place on an air drying rack.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Placing ice scoop on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to store in a a clean container/holder.
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May 3, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER (HOT HANDLE) AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH AREA. WATER IS NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS. I INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. URE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 15, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES TO PROTECT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Nov 20, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY DOES COOK TO ORDER FOOD.MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, HUMUS, )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME (SUGAR, SALT ETC).MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORKING IN FRONT PREP AREA (BAR) WORK WITH EXPOSED FOOD AND DO NOT HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PAINTED FLOORS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA OBSERVED TO BE SEVERALLY DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE
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Mar 29, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED TO CUSTOMERS. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND COOK PER ORDER, EGGS, SANDWICES,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE OR QAC CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES BEING USED OR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THATS SET UP FOR USED, AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ECOLAB ARRIVED AT EXIT INTERVIEW WITH CHEMICAL KITS-CDI.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 22, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mila Plaza — Little Toasted last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mila Plaza — Little Toasted on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mila Plaza — Little Toasted?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mila Plaza — Little Toasted.
Has Mila Plaza — Little Toasted's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mila Plaza — Little Toasted have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mila Plaza — Little Toasted 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 Mila Plaza — Little Toasted inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mila Plaza — Little Toasted is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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