Terra E Mare
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2024
90
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Terra E Mare, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 26, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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90
Oct 5, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 80.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTEDT TO REPAIR UNIT SO IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 11, 2023
License
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE BASEMENT WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. WATER IS AT 70.0 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND THE BAR LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNABLE TO TURN ON OR OPERATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET MACHINES SERVICED SO THAT THEY BOTH ARE OPERATING/SANITIZING PER DATA PLATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 60.0 F. OBSERVED A HOT-HOLDING UNIT UNPLUGGED/NOT IN OPERATION. OBSERVED A 2-DRAWER COOLER UNPLUGGED/ NOT IN OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL COOLERS MUST BE OPERATING AT OR BELOW 41F, AND ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST BE OPERATING AT OR ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MANAGEMENT WAS ONLY ABLE TO PROVIDE REPORTS FOR THE ENTIRE BUILDING (412 S WELLS). INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE REPORTS SO THAT 404-406 S WELLS HAS OWN REPORTS AND TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK WITH INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE), PEST CONTROL LICENSE WITH AN IDPH 051 NUMBER, CHEMICAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS, ETC, AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (BLEACH) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING AT THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP AREA 1 COMPARTMENT SINK INOPERABLE WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT PROVIDES RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRY DOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS IN THE MEZZANINE AREA, BEHIND THE KITCHEN 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, AND IN THE BASEMENT KEG WALK-IN COOLER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE 1ST-FLOOR REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT. OBSERVED A BROKEN ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT KEG WALK-IN COOLER AREA. MUST MAINTAIN THE PREMISES FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Terra E Mare last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Terra E Mare on file is from Dec 26, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Terra E Mare?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Terra E Mare.
Has Terra E Mare's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Terra E Mare have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Terra E Mare 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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