Maillard Tavern — Dolci Amori
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2017, Maillard Tavern — Dolci Amori has 11 inspections in the public record. On Dec 18, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “food properly labeled”, which has been cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Maillard Tavern — Dolci Amori is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON THREE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Dec 16, 2024
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OF BASEMENT FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERISBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS. 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: OBSERVED RUST ON THREE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CARTS IN OUTSIDE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CARTS IN OUTSIDE ENCLOSURE TO PREVENT THEM FROM BECOMING ATTRACTANTS FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 11, 2024
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:45AM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2591424 DATED 03/21/2024 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:45AM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED RICE ON FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 5, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2591424 DATED 03/21/2024 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2571746 DATED 02/27/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED RICE ON FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE IN BASEMENT OF 91.2F AT HANDWASHING SINK AND 105.2F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 111.3F AND AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK 101.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK, REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK, REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 130F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A STATIONARY RACK, DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 150F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2571746 DATED 02/27/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE ON FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 7, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA IS NOT LABELED. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. ------ NON TCS FOODS (PASTRY ITEMS) STORED ON TOP OF THE DISPLAY DESSERT CASE IS NO LONGER PRE-PACKAGED. ALL DESSERT/PASTRY ITEMS ARE NOW STORED INSIDE DISPLAY CASE. IF FACILITY CHOOSES TO PRE-PACKAGE ITEMS FOR A GRAB-GO DISPLAY; FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELING- 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER, 5) FOOD ALLERGENS, 6) SALMONID FISH ADDITIVES (IF USED).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 27, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: KITCHEN COOKLINE HAND SINK BLOCKED BY SANITIZER BUCKET. ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS WERE RELOCATED WHILE ON SITE. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED NON TCS FOODS (PASTRY ITEMS) STORED ON TOP OF THE DISPLAY DESSERT CASE IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER, 5) FOOD ALLERGENS, 6) SALMONID FISH ADDITIVES (IF USED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT KITCHEN AND BAR HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL SINKS ARE STOCKED WITH DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS. EMPLOYEES PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS SLIGHLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA IS NOT LABELED. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE FOOD IN KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING ON MAIN COOKLINR FLOOR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASE COVING UNDER THE 3 COMARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR DAMAGED BASE COVING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT BAR AND RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Aug 18, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLAIMER NO REMINDER ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS THAT'S COOKED TO ORDER ( HAMBURGERS ) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES OPEN DRINKS ABOVE CLEAN UTENSIL'S RACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY
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Dec 6, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED OBTAIN. NO CITATION A 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD IS GIVEM
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ONSITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING ONES. A 90 GRACE PERIOD IS GIVEN.
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Dec 12, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maillard Tavern — Dolci Amori last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maillard Tavern — Dolci Amori on file is from Dec 18, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maillard Tavern — Dolci Amori?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Maillard Tavern — Dolci Amori.
Has Maillard Tavern — Dolci Amori's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Maillard Tavern — Dolci Amori have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maillard Tavern — Dolci Amori 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 Maillard Tavern — Dolci Amori inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maillard Tavern — Dolci Amori is inspected around two times per year on average.
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