Oggi Trattoria

1118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Italian
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2016
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Oggi Trattoria has four inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 20, 2016. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Oggi Trattoria dates to Jun 20, 2016.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Oggi Trattoria on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 20, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON THE DINING TABLES. MUST PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE SMALL CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS/DEEP FRYERS, THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PIZZA PREP, THE NOZZLE ON THE SODA GUN IN THE BAR AREA AND LOWER SURFACE OF THE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS AND WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK PER CITY CODE, WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/HAND SANITARY DEVICES TO THE BAR IN THE BASEMENT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OF THE IDPH AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 6, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SLICER ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jul 15, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR LID OF THE KITCHEN BOX FREEZER BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR. MISSING DOOR ARCH GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXPOSED METAL TAPE AND INSULATION. MUST REPLACE SEAL/GASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND PEELING PAINT REMOVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON REAR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED, ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED.
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Jul 10, 2015
License
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR LID OF THE KITCHEN BOX FREEZER BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR. MISSING DOOR ARCH GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXPOSED METAL TAPE AND INSULATION. MUST REPLACE SEAL/GASKET. DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED DOOR GASKETS IN THE TALL REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH MISSING TILES, OPEN SEAMS AND MISSING BASEBOARD COVING. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL OPEN GAPS AND CREVICES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND PEELING PAINT REMOVED. HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL. HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS HAND TOWEL DISPENSERS. MUST SEAL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON REAR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED, ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oggi Trattoria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oggi Trattoria on file is from Jun 20, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oggi Trattoria?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Oggi Trattoria.

Has Oggi Trattoria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Oggi Trattoria have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Oggi Trattoria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.