Milan's Restaurant & Bar — Milano's Cafe & Bar
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Milan's Restaurant & Bar — Milano's Cafe & Bar, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Milan's Restaurant & Bar — Milano's Cafe & Bar's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND IN DRY CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME .
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED ONE WHITE RUSTY CHEST FREEZER, ONE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER, ONE UNUSED COOLER FILLED WITH MULTI USE UTENSILS AND PLATES. THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER FILLED WITH COOKED FOOD AND DEFROSTING RAW FOOD. UNITS ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT CEMENT SIDEWALK AT REAR OF THE BUSINESS. AREA MENTIONED NOT COMPLETETLY ENCLOSED. BIRD DROPPINGS ON THE FENCE AND THE GROUND. MUST REMOVE ALL THE UNITS AND RELOCATE INSIDE THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.REPAIR/REPLACE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET AT DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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74
May 21, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: #16) 4-601.11(A): WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND WHITE SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. #38)6-501.111:NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED #43)3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #53)5-501.17: 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. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND IN DRY CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME .
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED ONE WHITE RUSTY CHEST FREEZER,ONE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER,ONE UNUSED COOLER FILLED WITH MULTI USE UTENSILS AND PLATES. THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER FILLED WITH COOKED FOOD AND DEFROSTING RAW FOOD. UNITS ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT CEMENT SIDEWALK AT REAR OF THE BUSINESS.AREA MENTIONED NOT COMPLETETLY ENCLOSED.BIRDS POP ON FENCE AND GROUND.MUST REMOVE ALL THE UNITS AND RELOCATED INSIDE THE PREMISES.MUST REMOVE FOOD.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.REPAIR/REPLACE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET AT DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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67
May 13, 2025
Routine
7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEE AT 4:21PM.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.BAR AREA IN USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND WHITE SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-18-2024,REPORT# 2603073. #39) 3-305.11: NOTED EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD. #43)3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #53)5-501.17: 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND IN DRY CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME .
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED ONE WHITE RUSTY CHEST FREEZER,ONE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER,ONE UNUSED COOLER FILLED WITH MULTI USE UTENSILS AND PLATES. THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER FILLED WITH COOKED FOOD AND DEFROSTING RAW FOOD. UNITS ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT CEMENT SIDEWALK AT REAR OF THE BUSINESS.AREA MENTIONED NOT COMPLETETLY ENCLOSED.BIRDS POP ON FENCE AND GROUND.MUST REMOVE ALL THE UNITS AND RELOCATED INSIDE THE PREMISES.MUST REMOVE FOOD.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.REPAIR/REPLACE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET AT DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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37
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (POTATOES, CHICKEN ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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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 STAINED CEILING TILES, DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jan 20, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA AND INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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86
Aug 31, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Aug 30, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WATER COMES UP DRAIN OF RIGHT COMPARTMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EVENTUALLY RECEDES BACK DOWN WHEN CENTER COMPARTMENT IS FILLED AND DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2285646 DATED 4/23/2019 NOT CORRECTED: #57 "NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES." #58 "NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 8/27/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 27, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WATER COMES UP DRAIN OF RIGHT COMPARTMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EVENTUALLY RECEDES BACK DOWN WHEN CENTER COMPARTMENT IS FILLED AND DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2528262 DATED 8/19/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #38" OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)." #60 " OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2285646 DATED 4/23/2019 NOT CORRECTED: #51 " BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE." #57 " NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES." #58 " NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLOCKED COOLERS CONTAINING BEVERAGES AND FOOD AND FREEZER CONTAINING FOOD OUTSIDE REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT. FOOD/DRINK MUST BE PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Aug 19, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WATER COMES UP DRAIN OF RIGHT COMPARTMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EVENTUALLY RECEDES BACK DOWN WHEN CENTER COMPARTMENT IS FILLED AND DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SOUPS AND SANDWICHES WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2285646 DATED 4/23/2019 NOT CORRECTED: #49 " OBSERVED LIQUID INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS." #51 " BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE." #57 " NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES." #58 " NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM REPORT #2285646 DATED 4/23/2019 POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED OT POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING TILES IN CEILING OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLOCKED COOLERS CONTAINING BEVERAGES AND FOOD AND FREEZER CONTAINING FOOD OUTSIDE REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT. FOOD/DRINK MUST BE PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND DRYER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Apr 23, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 4, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREP AREA VENTILATION FILTER COVER GREASY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (X2) BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL FACUET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR KEG REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Aug 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR BETWEEN BOTH RESTROOMS. FOUND DOOR PANEL COVER LOOSE AND DETACHED. MUSR REPAIR OR REMOVE SO AS TO BE ATTACHED TO THE DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEIR INTERIOR PANEL AT THE SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH RESTROOMS AS WELL AS THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE WEEDS AT THE REAR AREA (OUTSIDE HALLWAY) LEADING TO THE GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AND HARBOURAGE. FOUND VERY TALL WEEDS IN THE ABOVE STATED AREA.
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Jan 14, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INFORMED OPERATOR XEROX COPY OF A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOT ACCEPTABLE ONLY ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Jul 1, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD IS BEING COOKED, HANDLE PREPARED AND SERVED, WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED:7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR ICE BEEN BEHIND BAR AREA,
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Oct 17, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSEVED ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN. MUSRT PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Sep 27, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES AFTER TOUCHING NOSE, REMOVING SOILED UTENSILS, WIPING PREP TABLE, THEN RETURNING TO PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED, HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION, BEFORE USING GLOVES AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED SEVERAL MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE THE SINK, A LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND SEVERAL BOXES IN FRONT OF SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ARTICLES, AND TO HAVE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES/OR PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED SINKS, KITCHEN AND BAR/OR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSSUED, 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NO DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED, REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TO REMOVE FOIL COVERING FOR SAME EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AT THE BAR AREA AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3PART SINK AND MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Sep 17, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED NO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MANAGERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED THE REAR PIZZA OVEN DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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 THE FLOOR IN REAR NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OBSERVED LIQUOR STORED ON THE FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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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.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR YARD REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Milan's Restaurant & Bar — Milano's Cafe & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Milan's Restaurant & Bar — Milano's Cafe & Bar on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Milan's Restaurant & Bar — Milano's Cafe & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Milan's Restaurant & Bar — Milano's Cafe & Bar.
Has Milan's Restaurant & Bar — Milano's Cafe & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Milan's Restaurant & Bar — Milano's Cafe & Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Milan's Restaurant & Bar — Milano's Cafe & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Milan's Restaurant & Bar — Milano's Cafe & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Milan's Restaurant & Bar — Milano's Cafe & Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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