Piazza Bella Osteria — Piazza Bella Restaurant

2114 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618
Italian
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Piazza Bella Osteria — Piazza Bella Restaurant 28 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up eight times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Piazza Bella Osteria — Piazza Bella Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

28
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIDS ON THE 3-DOOR LINE COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, LARGE GAPS ALONG CORNERS AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SEAL OR CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3-DOOR LINE COOLER LIDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING IN THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW-DRAINING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MAIN COOK LINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Nov 13, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF REAR 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Oct 26, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND INSIDE SALAD PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/INSTALL A BASEBOARD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELD WITH DEAD INSECTS IN REAR PREP AREA (ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR)
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Nov 14, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN INTERIOR LOWER CABINET LOCATED ON SIDE COFFEE PREP STATION AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON THE WALL IN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON KITCHEN PREP STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF CABINETS IN COFFEE PREP STATION,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING (NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON FLOOR AND WEST WALL NEAR THE PIZZA PREP STATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 21, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE AND ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 14, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BEER TAPS AND INSIDE FRYER LOCATED CLOSER TO PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE AND ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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May 19, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN BOARDS USED AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
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Jan 21, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE THE LARGE, FLOOR STANDING MIXER USED FOR DOUGH MAKING IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM #2356543 ON 1-10-20 NOT CORRECTED.#10- THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT WAS LOCATED IN THE COFFEE PREP AND BREAD PREP STATION ROOM WAS REMOVED TO INSTALL A WATER DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE ABOVE PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR FOODS SUCH AS SEARED SCALLOPS AND STEAKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE AND CO-MINGLE MULTI-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS USED FOR RAW AND COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE SAME CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP COUNTER AT TOASTER OVENS AND COFFEE STATION DAMAGED, IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND CHIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR AND LEAKING SINK NOTED REPAIRED WITH TAPE/PUTTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR LEAKING SINK.----LOOSE FAUCET ON THE LADIES WASHROOM WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 10, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOODS SUCH AS LASAGNA, MEAT SAUCE, COOKED MEAT BALLS, COOKED POTATOES, COOKED SAUSAGE, CHICKEN STOCK WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS @ $100.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR FOODS SUCH AS SEARED SCALLOPS AND STEAKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT WAS LOCATED IN THE COFFEE PREP AND BREAD PREP STATION ROOM WAS REMOVED TO INSTALL A WATER DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE ABOVE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS ON SITE FOR ANY PAST PURCHASED FRESH CLAMS THAT ARE A PERMANENT MENU ITEM. TAGS ON SITE FOR CLAMS THAT ARE ON SITE AT THIS TIME ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL FRESH SHELLFISH TAGS FOR CLAMS FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE THE LARGE, FLOOR STANDING MIXER USED FOR DOUGH MAKING IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPEN BEVERAGE ON THE COOKS LINE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED BEVERAGES OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER REMOVED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SALMON FILLETS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN A CONTAINER ON SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL FROZEN FOODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT BEING STORED UNDER WASTE WATER SEWER LINES. MUST REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER LINES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL COOKS AND FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITH BEARDS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE AND CO-MINGLE MULTI-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS USED FOR RAW AND COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE SAME CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP COUNTER AT TOASTER OVENS AND COFFEE STATION DAMAGED, IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND CHIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COFFEE PREP, KITCHEN AND DRY FOOD STORAGE.----OBSERVED PEELING PLASTIC USED AS PROTECTING ON METAL SHELVING AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA, MUST REMOVE. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR AND LEAKING SINK NOTED REPAIRED WITH TAPE/PUTTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR LEAKING SINK.----LOOSE FAUCET ON THE LADIES WASHROOM WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS ie: COATS , BEING STORED IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA, AWAY FROM FOOD PREP OR FOOD STORAGE, FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Feb 11, 2019
Recent Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE. 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 DIARHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARHEA PROCEDURE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OR TABLE TENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.
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70
Feb 1, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE. 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 DIARHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARHEA PROCEDURE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OR TABLE TENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.
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70
Jan 29, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATUTE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED 0 PPM CHLORINE AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZED MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE. 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 DIARHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARHEA PROCEDURE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT LABELED IN REACH IN COOLER AND ITEMS WITH NO SELL BY DATE IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS AND TO PUT SELL BY DATE ON THEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OR TABLE TENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.
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Mar 16, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP IN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES ON THE SPRAYER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER UTILITY STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 6, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE FRONT BAY WINDOWS HAVE A 3 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS WHERE THE RUBBER STRIP HAS BEEN WORN AWAY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS IN BETWEEN THE DOORS TO PREVENT PEST INTRUSION AREAS AND ACCESS POINTS. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP IN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES ON THE SPRAYER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER UTILITY STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jan 11, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE PASTA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Aug 11, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL LARGE WHITE BULK CONTAINERS BEING STORED UNDER THE LARGE PIZZA OVEN HOLDING SUGAR, AND FLOUR.FOUND ABOVE NOT LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS USE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES OR ANY OTHER UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR THE FOOD ITEMS IN THE LARGE WHITE BULK CONTAINERS. FOUND SMALL BOWLS WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED AS SCOOPERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE INTERIOR DOOR IN FRONT OF SIDE EXIT DOOR. FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRI AND DUST. ALSO REPAINT/REPAIR EXCESSIVELY RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AT THE 1ST GREEN SHELVING RACK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE BOTTM TWO RACKS AND RACK UNDER THE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR ICE PANEL INSIDE THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE DESIGNATED HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA. MUST ADJUST HOT WATER AT THE DESIGNATED HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA SO AS TO RUN AT A MINIMUM OF 85F FOR 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 28, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON WASHROOM WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Sep 22, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED WHILE IN USE, CHLORINE AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON WASHROOM WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Aug 14, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME,(PREPARING/COOKING/SERVING, CHICKEN, PASTA, RICE, ETC.. DURING INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, WITH CITY CERTIFICATION, OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, OFFICE NOTIFIED, THIRD VIOLATION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA AND INTERIOR PANELS, HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO, #312746-8040 ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG WITH RECEIPTS FROM THE COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME,(PREPARING/COOKING/SERVING, CHICKEN, PASTA, RICE, ETC.. DURING INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, WITH CITY CERTIFICATION, OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, OFFICE NOTIFIED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT NOT VISIBLE AND POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN VIEW, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010 (B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: 09/30/2013 FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 30 OBSERVED DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. 32 CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DARK STAINS AND CUTS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 33 DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. 34 DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, BAR AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT. 35 WEST WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AT REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND REPAINT, SEAL OPENINGS. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 38 LEAK AT PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 42 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE AT PREPARING/COOKING FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR YARD AREA AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, 6 INCH AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Sep 30, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE; OBSERVED ABOUT 11 LSB. OF DIFFERENT TYPE OF COOKED PASTA RANGING FROM 49.8F-64.9F. CONTAINERS FOUND ON TOP OF TABLE NEAR THE FRYERS. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. ALSO INSTRUCTED ON PROPER COOLING. PASTA DISCARDED =$200. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING/COOKING/SERVING, CHICKEN, PASTA, RICE, ETC.. DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, WITH CITY CERTIFICATED. A CITY CERTIFICATE FOR JOSE G. PADILLA POSTED, BUT PERSON NO LONGER WORKING FOR THIS FACILITY, PER MANAGER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DARK STAINS AND CUTS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, BAR AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WEST WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AT REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND REPAINT, SEAL OPENINGS. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE AT PREPARING/COOKING FOODS.
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Sep 18, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS OF ONE DOOR AND TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLERS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE PREP TABLE NEAR DISH WASHING MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, MOP CLOSET AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AT KITCHEN, UNDER EXPOSED SINK AT COFFEE STATION AND FAUCET FOR SPRAYER BY DISH WASHING MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Sep 11, 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 EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS INSIDE THE 3PART SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE THE BASEMENT, ON FLOOR AND ALONG WEST AND NORTH WALL. OVER 80 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS OF ONE DOOR AND TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLERS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE PREP TABLE NEAR DISH WASHING MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, CABINETS AT AT COFFEE STATION AND CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, BAR AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, MOP CLOSET AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AT KITCHEN, UNDER EXPOSED SINK AT COFFEE STATION AND FAUCET FOR SPRAYER BY DISH WASHING MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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May 26, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: #34 remains to be corrected by 8/19/11.
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May 19, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INTERIOR PANEL WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL AND ALONG THE PIPE IN CONTACT WITH THE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND REMOVE THE TAG. PLEASE FAX LETTER TO 312 746 4240 WHEN THE ICE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005A.
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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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED, WITH 2 INCHES GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT, WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP COOLER,INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND ALL THE CHEST FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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May 12, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS, CUTTING BOARD.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR BASEMENT, AND REPAIR HOLES IN REAR 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.SEAL NEW WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD MISSING REAR PREP AREA NEED TO REPLACE
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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.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR YARD INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Piazza Bella Osteria — Piazza Bella Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Piazza Bella Osteria — Piazza Bella Restaurant on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Piazza Bella Osteria — Piazza Bella Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Piazza Bella Osteria — Piazza Bella Restaurant.

Has Piazza Bella Osteria — Piazza Bella Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Piazza Bella Osteria — Piazza Bella Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Piazza Bella Osteria — Piazza Bella Restaurant 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 Piazza Bella Osteria — Piazza Bella Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Piazza Bella Osteria — Piazza Bella Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.