Mirabella's Italian Cuisine + Bar
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2016, Mirabella's Italian Cuisine + Bar has 13 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COFFEE MACHINE CONDENSATE LINE DISCHARGING CONDENSATE WATER INTO HANDWASHING SINK BASIN IN THE REAR SERVER PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE COFFEE MACHINE CONDENSATE LINE TO DISCHARGE WATER DIRECTLY INTO SEWAGE SYSTEM WITH ADEQUATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE FRONT DINING AREA MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS (NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE) IN POOR REPAIR AND NON-FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE FRONT DINING AREA RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE OBJECTIONABLE ODORS.
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Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF REAR SERVER PREPARATION AREA (NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR), APPROXIMATELY 10 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA(S), PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR THE AFFECTED AREA(S) AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COFFEE MACHINE CONDENSATE LINE DISCHARGING CONDENSATE WATER INTO HANDWASHING SINK BASIN IN THE REAR SERVER PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE COFFEE MACHINE CONDENSATE LINE TO DISCHARGE WATER DIRECTLY INTO SEWAGE SYSTEM WITH ADEQUATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE FRONT DINING AREA MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS (NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE) IN POOR REPAIR AND NON-FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE FRONT DINING AREA RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE OBJECTIONABLE ODORS.
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Jul 12, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE KITCHEN PREP, BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTA FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE THE MICE DROPPING WERE FOUND.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS 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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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL A BOWL WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND GLASSES ON SHELVES AND DINING TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINNING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Aug 7, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL SHEET FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL OPENING.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOP INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP (IN BASEMENT AREA).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINLINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE SAID DRAINLINE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND SORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER WITH WHITE BUILD-UP INSIDE BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULB.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Jul 28, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15--OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11--OBSERVED BROKEN LID TO ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LID TO ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE, NOT IN USE, LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA AT "0" PPM. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE MUST PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN IMPROPERLY ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS,BAR).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LID TO ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LID TO ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 55 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE HOT WATER BOILER IN THE BASEMENT STORED IN THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE KITCHEN/PATIO EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINGING AT THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 1, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 24, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ON SHELVES AT BUS BOY ROOM AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET LEADING INTO PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT CORNER OF DOOR SWEEP OF FRONT ENTRARNCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE AND AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND MAKE VISIBLE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. MUST REMOVE SAID ICE BUILD UP.
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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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Jun 21, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ATTACHED TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA WOODEN SHELVES SURFACE NOT SMOOTH/SEALED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ALSO MUST SEAL SURFACE/MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN WOODEN SHELVES AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS BROKEN INSIDE COFFEE STATION REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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Nov 15, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PLEASE SEE INSPECTION REPORT #1975413 FOR RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #2492226 FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF MINOR VIOLATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PLEASE SEE INSPECTION REPORT #1975413 FOR RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #2492226 FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF MINOR VIOLATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLEASE SEE INSPECTION REPORT #1975413 FOR RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #2492226 FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF MINOR VIOLATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mirabella's Italian Cuisine + Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mirabella's Italian Cuisine + Bar on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mirabella's Italian Cuisine + Bar?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Mirabella's Italian Cuisine + Bar.
Has Mirabella's Italian Cuisine + Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mirabella's Italian Cuisine + Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mirabella's Italian Cuisine + Bar 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 Mirabella's Italian Cuisine + Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mirabella's Italian Cuisine + Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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