Piccolo
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2022
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Score
Piccolo appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 17, 2022. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Piccolo is from Nov 17, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Piccolo trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE AND ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 23, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11-OBSERVED LAST THREE CEILING LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE AT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11-OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ABOVE STALL ON LEFT SIDE. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
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Apr 16, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE CHEMICAL SANITIZER AVAILABLE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER LEFT INSPECTION AND PURCHASED BLEACH SANITIZER FROM STORE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 140 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA, FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND PIZZA OVEN, 10 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN REAR PREP AREA AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND SPICES DRY STORAGE AREA IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE AT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ABOVE STALL ON LEFT SIDE. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LAST THREE CEILING LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Jul 24, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE MIXING POTS TO BE USED IN KITCHEN, AND CAN'T BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 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 OR PRESENT PROCEDURE TO DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR INSPECTION FOR ON SITE REVIEW AND APPROVAL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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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 AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . 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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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MARINATED CHICKEN, MARINATED BEEF)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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BREAD MIXER
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION ON HOSE USED FOR WASHING EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO WATER SUPPLY LINE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN UTILITY ROOM IN REAR
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW INTENSITY OF LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE 25-50 CNDL/FT2 IN KITCHEN AREA
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Jul 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED T0 PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL BOXED FOOD, BUCKET WITH FOOD,BOTTLED WATER STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING STOVES, DEEP FRYER, AND GRILL WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. ALSO GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE PIPE CONNECTED TO THE STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RUSTED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTERED BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN COOK LINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED LAST FEB. 2019. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE CLASS AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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May 9, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING AND PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DIRT, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.FLOOR UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE SPLATTER ON THE COOKS LINE AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING BASEBOARD WALL COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN HOT HANDLE ON THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PILED WOOD AROUND REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. MUST REMOVE OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL FROM PATIO.
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Aug 15, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND /OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED OLD FOOD PARTICLES AT THE MEAT SLICER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE) WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE EMBEDDED WITH GREASE AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN AND BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON RIGHT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMETN SINK TO PROTECT CLEAN SILVERWARE NEXT O HANDSINK ON STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULAITON. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM IN WATER DAMAGER WITH MOLD. CEILING NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED AND ALL MOLD NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. MAINTAIN CEILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED AND DEGREASED.MAINTAIN VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN ICE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES OUTSIDE OF ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 12, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of deep fryer sides not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen prep area under pizza oven not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors under stove, and 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by prep table/knife rack not clean, needs detailed cleaning. Walls/Ceiling that had stains, in woman's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Jan 15, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: splash guard between 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(Crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in women's bathroom had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Feb 21, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL TALL STAINLESS STEEL FLOUR CONTAINER LOCATED UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE GRILL COOKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST EVENOUT OUT FLOOR AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT THE REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN NEXT TO THE DOOR INSIDE THE LADIES RESTROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE OUTSIDE PATION AREA TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE, DEBRIS AND BROKEN BEER BOTTLES ON THE FLOOR AND AT ALL EDGES OF THE TALL WOODEN FENCE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPERS AT THE BAR IN AN ICE RECEPTABLE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ICE SCOOPERS IN THE ICE.
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Jul 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, , need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of large mixer(rear panel) in kitchen prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of rear kitchen storage shelving, rear storage area shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, and in boiler room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation), in kitchen area, walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Feb 22, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 8, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #284631 DATED 8/21/10. #32- MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN DRAINBOARDS AND HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. .#36-LIGHT IN THE PREP AREAS IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST INSTALL WITH PROPER TUBES AND END CAPS. #41- MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AROUND HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER, OVEN AND STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCKS, CANNED FOODS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR AREA, INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. CEILING VENTS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST ADJUST THE THRESHOLD OF THE FRONT MIDDLE DOOR.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED X5 CUSTOMERS SMOKING INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT .SITTING BY THE BAR AND DINING AREAS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE.
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Aug 21, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN DRAINBOARDS AND HANDS SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS AND GARBAGE CANS.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS, ALL PREP TABLES AND CONTAINERS WITH SALT, FLOUR ETC. MUST CLEAN ALL KNIFES AND HOLDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR5 AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST INSTALL WITH PROPER TUBES AND END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT PLUMBING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK. MUST CORRECT.
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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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AROUND HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST REPLACE. WALL AT WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER IN FOOD PREP MUST CLEAN. CEILING VENT PIPING WITH DUST MUST CLEAN.
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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.LIGHTING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST SHIELD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Piccolo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Piccolo on file is from Nov 17, 2022. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Piccolo?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Piccolo.
Has Piccolo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Piccolo have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Piccolo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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