Riccardo Trattoria Toscana
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2025
86
Score
Riccardo Trattoria Toscana appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2010. Riccardo Trattoria Toscana was last inspected on Feb 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Riccardo Trattoria Toscana on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS (ONE AT THE BAR AREA AND ONE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN ON THE LEFET HAND SIDE) TO BE WITHOUT A HAND WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE FOR BOTH SINKS INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN SMALL REACH IN/GLASS DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. MANAGER PROVIDED ONE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FILTERS OF THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Feb 16, 2024
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (MIDDLE DOOR). MUST REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THE LID OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS LINE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOTED DIRTY AND BADLY STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR LINER INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT. PLASTIC USED AS A PROTECTANT ON THE METAL OF THE DEEP FRYER MUST BE REMOVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 10, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE MOP SINK.REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: LEAKING FAUCET(NECK) AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR/REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.SCRAPE THE EXCESS GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 3, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD ARE HANDLED,INCLUDED SHELL FISH. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT TRAY LINE/KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT INTERIOR LID OF CHEST FREEZER REPLACE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE MOP SINK.REPLACE
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET(NECK) AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR/REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.SCRAPE THE EXCESS GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 24, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD AREA HANDLED,INCLUDED SHELL FISH. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT TRAY LINE/KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL BETWEEN LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WALLS. REMOVE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING AND BROKEN GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM.ALSO CEMENT FLOOR NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Jul 22, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD AREA HANDLED,INCLUDED SHELL FISH. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT TRAY LINE/KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM7-10-2020,REPORT#2382806 #10- 4-601.11(A) WE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR IN PREP AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED PRESENTLY WE OBSERVED THE UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL BETWEEN LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WALLS. REMOVE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING AND BROKEN GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM.ALSO CEMENT FLOOR NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Jul 10, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-25-2019,REPORT #2268483. #10 (6-301.14) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -EMPLOYEE/WOMAN'S RESTROOM -HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING MACHINE AND -HAND SINK AT BAR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #37 (3-302.12) OBSERVED WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE STORED INSIDE BULK CONTAINER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE FOR ALL FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #53( 5-501.17) OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE/WOMAN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #51-(5-204.12) OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #58 (2-102.13)OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD AREA HANDLED,INCLUDED SHELL FISH. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT TRAY LINE/KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR IN PREP AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WHEELS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY AND NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL BETWEEN LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WALLS.REMOVE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING AND BROKEN GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM.ALSO CEMENT FLOOR NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR MATS IN DISH ROOM SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Feb 25, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, RAW FISH, DRESSING/SAUCES, OCTOPUS, ETC. STORED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -EMPLOYEE/WOMAN'S RESTROOM -HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING MACHINE AND -HAND SINK AT BAR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE STORED INSIDE BULK CONTAINER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE FOR ALL FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR DISCARDING OF DEBRIS IN BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SINK FOR DUMPING OF DEBRIS, ETC. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE/WOMAN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 17, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVE CHEST MEAT FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE MOP SINK. 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: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOT LINE AND DISHWASHING AREAS IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS UNDER PIZZA REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER PIZZA REFRIGERATOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED SPATTERED FOOD ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR AREA AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDSINK AT DISHWASHING AREA.
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Jan 20, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRP PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THIS GAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 27, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1946387 DATED 7/12/16: #32:OBSERVED THE KITCHEN HAND SINK NEEDS SPLASH GUARDS ON EITHER SIDE TO PROTECT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE (DIRECTLY TO THE LEFT OF THE SINK) AND THE DISH STORAGE RACK (DIRECTLY TO THE RIGHT OF THE SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #34:OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. #35:NOTED THAT THE WALL BEHIND THE DRAWER FREEZER IN THE COOK LINE IS PAINTED BLACK. THE TOP OF THIS FREEZER IS USED AS A FOOD PREP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE WALLS TO BE LIGHT COLORED IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THESE VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRP PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THIS GAP.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN HAND SINK NEEDS SPLASH GUARDS ON EITHER SIDE TO PROTECT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE (DIRECTLY TO THE LEFT OF THE SINK) AND THE DISH STORAGE RACK (DIRECTLY TO THE RIGHT OF THE SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT THE WALL BEHIND THE DRAWER FREEZER IN THE COOK LINE IS PAINTED BLACK. THE TOP OF THIS FREEZER IS USED AS A FOOD PREP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE WALLS TO BE LIGHT COLORED IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Jul 12, 2016
Routine
4 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: OBSERVED LIVE FLY ACTIVITY ONSITE. NOTED APPROX. 7 FLIES NEAR THE MOP SINK, APPROX. 5 FLIES NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND APPROX. 17 FLIES IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN HAND SINK NEEDS SPLASH GUARDS ON EITHER SIDE TO PROTECT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE (DIRECTLY TO THE LEFT OF THE SINK) AND THE DISH STORAGE RACK (DIRECTLY TO THE RIGHT OF THE SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT THE WALL BEHIND THE DRAWER FREEZER IN THE COOK LINE IS PAINTED BLACK. THE TOP OF THIS FREEZER IS USED AS A FOOD PREP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE WALLS TO BE LIGHT COLORED IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Apr 28, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL MESH HANGING BELOW INSIDE OVEN. OVEN IS LOCATED BELOW FLAT TOP GRILL. REMOVE OR REPAIR WIRE MESH TO PROTECT FOOD DURING COOKING PROCESS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR TO ICE MACHINE WITH BROKEN PLASTIC ON DOOR AND GAP. REPAIR/ REPLACE DOOR SO THAT THEIR IS NO BROKEN PLASTIC AND NO GAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINETS USED FOR TO GO CONATINERS NEAR WASHROOMS NEED CLEANING ON INTERIOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT VERY UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DREBIS DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN UNDERNEATH STOVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN THE UNDER PORTION OF THIS EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED LEGS AND UNDERSIDE OF STANDING OVEN. OBSERVED SIDES OF REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. OBSERVED BROKEN/SHATTERED FLOOR TILES ON COOKING LINE. REPLACE ALL BROKEN/SHATTERED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAULK AROUND MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AND GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. DRIED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. SURROUNDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS ,MILK CRATE AND PART OF THE SHELVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH SURROUNDING AREAS AND GREASE CONTAINER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARDS(WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE),
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE CUTTING ONIONS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOODS.
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Sep 5, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING MUST. REPAIR
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Nov 2, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED BLUE CHEESE AT 48.3F, COOKED BEANS AT 44.6F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 45.5F, CUT MELON AT 45.3F, SWEET CREAM AT 46.7F, SHEEP MILK CHEESE AT 46.4F, TIRAMISU AT 48.3F, SAUCE AT 49.6F, AND PANNA COTTA AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $90. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DISHMACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 3, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. ALL EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED. PLASTIC BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FOOD SPLATTER/DIRT, MUST CLEAN.
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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. EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE DUST INSIDE HOOD EXHAUST, MUST CLEAN.
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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 BEHIND COOKS LINE FREEZER AND EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN
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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. MUST REMOVE WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSER FROM COOKS LINE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. THREADED NOZZLES ON FRONT ONE COMPARTMENT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REMOVED. SPRAY ARM ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST NOT FALL BELOW TOP OF SINK BASIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riccardo Trattoria Toscana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riccardo Trattoria Toscana on file is from Feb 18, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riccardo Trattoria Toscana?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Riccardo Trattoria Toscana.
Has Riccardo Trattoria Toscana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riccardo Trattoria Toscana have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Riccardo Trattoria Toscana 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 Riccardo Trattoria Toscana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riccardo Trattoria Toscana is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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