Rpm Italian
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Rpm Italian 17 times, with records going back to 2012. Rpm Italian was last inspected on May 28, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Rpm Italian's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS,LOBSTER ETC.) IS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.THE PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENTED A XEROX COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.ADVISED PERSON-IN-CHARGE (COPY OF SAID CERTIFICATE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE);INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH ORIGINAL SAID CERTIFICATE AND POST AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14--OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOKING AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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May 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH WATER TEMPERATURE AT 130.1F.THE WATER TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE USER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN SAID HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE BETWEEN 100F-120F.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC). .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE PEPPERONI PREP LINE COOLER ACROSS FROM THE OVEN TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND EXTERIOR TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH SPILLED DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND CEILING TILES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOKING AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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May 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(CHICKEN) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $8 WEIGHING 3LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS ADDED TO MENU BEFORE INSPECTION COMPLETION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASES OF REVOLVING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WESTSIDE LIGHT IN HOOD IN BACK PREP KITCHEN NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR LIGHT IN HOOD IN BACK PREP KITCHEN NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: ROP ON PREPARED CHICKEN WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH APPROVED HACCP/VARIANCE PROCEDURES. FACILITY MUST DATE LABEL ALL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGES ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 1POUND WAS DISCARDED AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TEMPERATURE OF LARGE MEATBALLS MEASURED BETWEEN 110-112F ON HOT HOLDING UNIT IN COOKLINE. HOT TCS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 135F AND ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 1.5 POUNDS DISCARDED AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $15 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED ON SITE IS NOT WORKING AND NOT AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. ECO LAB ARRIVED ON SITE AND PROVIDED IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HOT WATER RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F AND IS MEASURED AT 149.5F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR UNIT SO THAT HOT RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180-194F. ECO LAB ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED DISH MACHINE, HOT RINSE NOW REACHING 180F WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: THE METHOD OF COOLING COOKED DUCK AND COOKED CHICKEN IS INADEQUATE IN THE LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD MUST BE UNCOVERED DURING COOLING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND IN THE KTICHEN PREP AREA DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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May 5, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM HOT HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GODO CONDITION.
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May 3, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE OF 140F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE BETWEEN 180-192F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN ALL GENDER RESTROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT SINK IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING WATER BETWEEN 100-120F UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM HOT HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GODO CONDITION.
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Apr 27, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON THE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WARM PASTA COVERED TIGHTLY IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO COVER LOOSELY TO FACILITATE COOLING DOWN PROCESS WITHING GIVEN TIME FRAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SODA GUN HOLDER NOT DRAINING AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTS AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT 2ND HAND SINK AT LARGER BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: READ VIOLATION #32
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: 8-103.11- OBSERVED VACUUM SEALING MACHINE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOT VACUUM SEAL FOODS UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPH. FURTHER INSPECTIONS REVEALING THE USE OF SAID MACHINE WILL INITIATE CITATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13- OBSERVED PRESET GLASSWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRESET GLASSWARE MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN ON TABLE TOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN BACK HALLWAY NOT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED SITE TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 27, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 9, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEHIND MAIN BAR NOT SANITIZING AT 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. DISH MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIP PAN ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BUILD UP OF DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DRIP PAN OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS UNABLE TO BE EASILY FOUND WITHIN REFIRGERATION UNITS ON COOKING LINE AND PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS THAT ARE CONSPICUOUS AND CAN BE CHECKED REGULARLY TO INSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE MAINTAINING 40 OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT BARS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/ALONG CORNERS AT BARS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKLINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND THE SERVICE BAR. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES AND THE DUMP SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND THE SERVICE BAR.
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Jun 26, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD ROTECTION, FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN LINE AND ABOUT 3LBS OF RAW MEAT IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED IN ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT ANY CITY OR STATE APPROVAL FOR USING MACHINE, MACHINE IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $38.00
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA GUN DISPENSERS AT BAR NO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INOPERABEL REFREGERATION THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 19, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rpm Italian last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rpm Italian on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rpm Italian?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rpm Italian.
Has Rpm Italian's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rpm Italian have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rpm Italian 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 Rpm Italian inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rpm Italian is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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