Modern Wing/Terzo Piano

159 E Monroe Dr, Chicago, IL 60604
American
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Modern Wing/Terzo Piano has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Modern Wing/Terzo Piano was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Modern Wing/Terzo Piano is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SYRUP SPILLAGE IN BAR AREA UNDER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED ON THE 2ND OUT OF SERVICE ALSO NOTED 2 OUT OF 2 HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED AT THE MEMBERS ONLY COFFEE STATION OUT OF SERVICE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE SAID DISH MACHINES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (JAY) WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 22, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE COFFEE PREP AREA STATION ON THE GROUND LEVEL, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. SAID LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS BY THE GRILLING FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE LARGE FLY FLYING AROUND THE SAME AREA. ALSO NOTED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN A CORNER UNDER A DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED THE GROUND LEVEL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING A FAUCET AT THE SPRAYER COMPARTMENT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 10, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITHOUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD.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 (DRESSINGS, PASTA) 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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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING POTS TILT SKILLET AND KETTLE USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO 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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Nov 8, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT THE DELI STATION WIPING HIS GLOVES WITH A WET SOILED RAG,NO SANITIZER WAS ON RAG. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW FOOD HANDLERS TO WIPE HAND NOR GLOVES WITH SOILED WET RAGS DURING FOOD PREPARATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-10
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SERVING WOODEN BOARDS WHERE FOOD COMES IN CONTACT WITH ARE IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED AND CRACKED, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANI BUCKET
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: RIPPED GLOVES USED WHEN PREPARING FOODS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DAMAGED GLOVES.
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Jul 18, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE WASTE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 150 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, STORAGE RACKS, UTENSILS AND SWARMING AROUND THE UPPER WALLS IN THE MOP SINK AREA, STORAGE AREA, REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -BROOMS IN THE REAR BY THE MOP SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH FOOD AND DIRT STORED ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ELIMINATE BREEDING SITES FOR PESTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE CAN OPENER AND THE LOWER/TOP SURFACE OF THE STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND AND ABOVE THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILINGS TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: : MISSING LIDS FOR(5) DRY BULK CONTAINERS COVERED WITH PLASTIC PAPER.MUST PROVIDE LIDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT SPRAYER OF DISH MACHINE.ALSO FAUCET LEAKY AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.ALSO HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN AREA THAT USE TO BE A SALAD STATION,NOW ONLY USE FOR SERVERS FOOD STORAGE ONLY,(NO LONGER PREPING IN STATION. EMPLOYEE USE HAND SINK IN BAR ACCROSS FROM STATION.MUST REPAIR HAND SINK.
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Jun 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF FOODS.APPOX (11) QUARTS OF MILK INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 49.8F,50.1F.ALSO 40LBS OF SEAFOOD (CALAMARI,SHRIMP,) INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.3F, 15LBS-GROUND LAMB-47.5F, 3LBS-WHITE FISH-46.9F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $375.00/ 78LBS-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE( SHARED) WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AND AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ALL ON GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE CONTAINER LID SLIGHTLY OPEN ON RIGHT SIDE.GREASE ALL OVER LID OF GREASE CONTAINER).INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND AREA OF CONTAINER.MUST SECURE ALL AREAS OF THE LID OF CONTAINER.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS FOR(5) DRY BULK CONTAINERS COVERED WITH PLASTIC PAPER.MUST PROVIDE LIDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT SPRAYER OF DISH MACHINE.ALSO FAUCET LEAKY AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.ALSO HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN AREA THAT USE TO BE A SALAD STATION,NOW ONLY USE FOR SERVERS FOOD STORAGE ONLY,(NO LONGER PREPING IN STATION. EMPLOYEE USE HAND SINK IN BAR ACCROSS FROM STATION.MUST REPAIR HAND SINK.
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Oct 30, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DECK OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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May 1, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL PLATE HOLDERS. PLATE HOLDERS PEELING PAINT MUST BE REMOVED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 28, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL THE FLOUR AND SUGAR PLASTIC BIN CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE PLASTICS TASTING SPOONS WITH THE HANDLES UP AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT THE 4DR BAR COOLER AT THE END OF THE BAR. MUST REPLACE RIPPED FLAPS AT THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP AREAS WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FANS IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OVEN DOORS TO REMOVE BURNT DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE CRUMBS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE FRONT GM AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE HOLDER FOR ALL ICE SCOOPERS ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 6, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MOP BUCKETS STORED NEAR CLEAN UTENSILS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY AT UTILITY SINK SECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FAN COVERS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE MAKER UPPER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, LARGE STATIONARY CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE AND ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Modern Wing/Terzo Piano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Modern Wing/Terzo Piano on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Modern Wing/Terzo Piano?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Modern Wing/Terzo Piano.

Has Modern Wing/Terzo Piano's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Modern Wing/Terzo Piano have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Modern Wing/Terzo Piano 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 Modern Wing/Terzo Piano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Modern Wing/Terzo Piano is inspected roughly once per year on average.