Oggi Trattoria

1461 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Italian
Last inspected: May 5, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Oggi Trattoria has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Oggi Trattoria trails the local norm. 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
May 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The low-temperature dishwashing machine was not sanitizing at the final rinse, and zero ppm of Chlorine was obtained on sanitizer test strips. I instructed the manager to provide the proper sanitizer concentration at the final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025: The machine is tagged, not allowed to be used, and must contact the office of CDPH for a tag removal request.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Unlabeled container above 3-comp sink, instructed to have all food/ non-food containers labeled.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Improper thawing of frozen seafood, found frozen bags of seafood thawing in standing cold water, instructed to thaw frozen food according to health code, ie.
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Feb 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL.
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Mar 3, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT 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 WAS ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR, EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, AND REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 28, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE TURNED ON AND MAINTAINED AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS 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 THE 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 WAS ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION WAS 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 CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT ANY EXPOSED HANDWASHING OR WASHBOWL SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST DEVICES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA OVEN IS NOT UNDERNEATH MECHANICAL VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN DOES NOT TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT HOOD WORKS PROPERLY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR, EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, AND REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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 May 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oggi Trattoria?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Oggi Trattoria.

Has Oggi Trattoria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oggi Trattoria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oggi Trattoria 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 Oggi Trattoria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oggi Trattoria is inspected around two times per year on average.