Sopraffina
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2020
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Score
Sopraffina appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2020. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sopraffina dates to Jan 21, 2020.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sopraffina is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.113(A) OBSERVED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT CLOSED AND TIGHTFITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHTFITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED WHOLE UNDER CABINET IN KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 13, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PASTA, SAUSAGE RAVIOLI) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH COOLER AT PASTA STATION. FOUND COOKED PASTA AT 54 F AND SAUSAGE RAVIOLI AT 54.9. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS AT 20 LBS , COST OF ALL FOODS $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN SANDWICH FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 SMALL FLIES AT UTILITY SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHOLE UNDER CABINET IN KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 DEAD ROACHES IN KITCHEN NEXT TO ICE MACHINE UNDER CABINET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT CLOSED AND TIGHTFITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHTFITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 26, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: NOTED A FOOD HANDLER PREPPING AND HANDLING RTE FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) WITHOUT GLOVES. FOOD HANDLER WAS OBSERVED SLICING A TOMATO USING BARE HAND CONTACT TO PORTION FOR THE COLD-HOLD SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FOOD HANDLER SHOULD PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN HANDLING FOOD. 0.5LBS OF TOMATO VALUED AT $2 WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO USE OF GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLERS AT THE START OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENFORCE FOOD HANDLERS TO UTILIZE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING OR PREPPING FOODS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Apr 12, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING A DUCT TAPE TO COVER AND REPAIR COOLER DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE TO FORM A GOOD AIR SEAL AND PREVENT SHEDDING OF TAPE THREADS AND ENDS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING A GARDEN HOSE WITH A SPRAYER HEAD TO RINSE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE, AND INSTALL A SPRAYER AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK OR RINSE WITH FAUCET DISPENSER
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Jul 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE MOUNTAIN DEW SODA NOZZLE BOTH WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND SODA NOZZLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Jan 17, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND WASTE PIPE LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jan 20, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area shall be replaced/repaired. 6 door refrigerator unit, middle door frame 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 ice machine, and pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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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, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Apr 8, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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Feb 3, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA /COLD SALAD COOLER NOT CLEAN OF FOOD STAINS,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN.
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Oct 7, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 6, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERAL DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED NEXT TO CUSTOMERS FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SEPARATE.
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Feb 7, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND COOLER DRAWERS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 6, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE ICE MACHINE WATER DRAIN LINES GO INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OR PAN IN THE REAR OFFICE AREA.
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Jul 30, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE ICE MACHINE WATER DRAIN LINES GO INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OR PAN IN THE REAR OFFICE AREA.
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Jul 23, 2013
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: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON THE WALLS AT THE DELI AREA, ABOVE THE 3COMP SINK AND ON THE WALLS IN THE RESTROOM LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE DELI AREA.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERIVCE PRIOR TO 7/30/2013.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS DRAINS ON PREMISES. ALSO MUST MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS DRY IN THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE ICE MACHINE WATER DRAIN LINES GO INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OR PAN IN THE REAR OFFICE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES.
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Nov 19, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR-REMOVE ITEMS FROM MILK CRATES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (BROKEN/CHIPPED CEMENT)IN REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 24, 2011
Routine
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. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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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. CUTTING BOARD PLACED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
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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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Dec 1, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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 REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER FROM PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST STORE SANITIZER BUCKET AWAY FROM PREP TABLE.
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Feb 1, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. SALAD STATION PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN VENEER AT TOP SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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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 INSTALL A REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER AND CONSPICUOUS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sopraffina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sopraffina on file is from Jan 21, 2020. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sopraffina?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Sopraffina.
Has Sopraffina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sopraffina have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sopraffina 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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