Ponte Fresco
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2011
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Score
Ponte Fresco has been inspected five times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 4, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 4, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Aug 4, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2011
Routine
3 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Sep 17, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES PROPERLY.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST STORE PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS IN A WAY THATS PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, ALSO CUTTING BOARD MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM CLEANING CHEMICALS.
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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. STAGNATE WATER BEHIND ICE CREAM MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Apr 7, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER AT 68.8F WHERE PERISHABLE ARE STORED FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE FOR PERISHABLES, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 62.7, 3LBS OF DICED TURKEY BREAST AT 61.9F, 1LB OF SMOKED SLICED SALMON AT 54.7F AND 1LB OF DICED HAM AT 62.8F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED VALUED AT $20
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DELI SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PROPERLY.
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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. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND PREP TABLES INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. WALK-IN COOLEER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ponte Fresco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ponte Fresco on file is from Aug 4, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.
Has Ponte Fresco's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ponte Fresco have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ponte Fresco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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