The Florentine
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, The Florentine has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Florentine on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 29, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE AND BUILDUP ON THE TOP INTERIOR OF FACILITY'S ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (BLEACH OR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BURGERS, PASTA, SALADS, ETC) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE OF CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA STATION NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND CARTONS OF MILK STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACKS AND MILK AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 14, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL BUILD UP OF A DARK LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP INTERIOR SHOOT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED THAT MEASURES THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER IN THE DESSERT SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE OUTSIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREAP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZER AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK-IN COOLERS NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE ENTIRE BAR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST UPDATE AND SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Feb 6, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: weak hot water pressure at salad station hand wash sink. instructed to provide under city pressure.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cup not air dried after washing and stacking, instructed to air dry all utensils after washing.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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Aug 11, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PIZZA PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLE AND BULK FOODS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: IN USE UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER AT ROOM TEMP, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER OR CLEAN DRY SURFACE.
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Feb 6, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 FOUND MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING (WATTAGE).INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY (WATTAGE) IN AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPPED AND HANDLED.
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Jan 30, 2020
Complaint
8 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RECORDED DATE ON TAG OR LABEL WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CLAM CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. MUST PROVIDE THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED, IT MUST BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND A CONTAINER OF CLAMS LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELL STOCK TAGS. SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK AND YELLOW MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, TIRAMISU, COOKED SHRIMP, ETC.HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD ADVISORY ON BREAKFAST MENU. FOUND NO DISCLOSURE OR DISCLOSURE FOOTNOTE ON DINNER AND LUNCH MENU. OBSERVED EGGS, FILET MIGNON AND BURGERS ON MENU, SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE-DISCLOSURE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2280123: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED OR COVERED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 TO PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OUT OF 2 HOTLINE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS DISCOLORED, WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING (WATTAGE).INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY (WATTAGE) IN AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPPED AND HANDLED.
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Mar 27, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE DESIGNATED HANDSINKS IN THE BAR AND PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED OR COVERED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER LIB GASKET INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA DIMLY LIT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY (WATTAGE) IN AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPPED AND HANDLED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Mar 1, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE BEING PRE-SET ON TABLES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO PRE-SET TABLES OR PRE-SET TABLES WITH GLASSWARE INVERTED AND UTENSILS PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR SET TABLES UPON GUEST ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND IN A SHELF LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO 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 WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 3, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE RETHERMALIZER WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND GREASE AND GROUT MISSING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND REGROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
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Oct 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Inadequate utensils sanitation, found high temp dish washing machine final rinse at 110f, machine was being used during inspection. instructed mgr to provide 180 or higher for final rinse. machine is tagged not allowed to use. critical citation issued 7-38-030. must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: interior surfaces of ice maker not clean, instructed mgr to clean and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: shelf under coffee station not clean, standing water noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Kitchen floor tiles missing grout trapping dirt and food debris. floors not clean along wall base and corners, instructed to regrout floor and clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Soda gun holders at Bar not draining properly, standing water noted in drip cup, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Mar 18, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 10, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( FLOUR, SUGAR ) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS A SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN HAND SINK AND CLEAN UTENSILS RACK. DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BAR ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE FOR SODA DISPENSER GUNS, CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 22, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER GASKETS TORN INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF ALL OF THE WALK IN COOLERS AND UNDER THE COOKLINE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL ICE BINS AT BAR MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND SINK AT PIZZA STATION TOO CLOSE TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS AT PRE COOLERS WITH DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 120F, MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F WATER TEMPS FOR FINAL RINSE AND MAINTAIN. DURING INSPECTION MANAGER RESET MACHINE BOOSTER AND TEMP IS NOW AT 192F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PLASTICE CONTAINER BEING REUSED AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER AT FRONT PIZZA STATION NOT CLEAN, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BACK OF BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SLICER PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH BLACKISH SUBSTANCE LEAKING ONTO THE ICE IN THE SMALL ICE MACHINE. MUST EMPTY AND REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN WALLS AT THE HALLWAY IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS, IN THE MAIN KITCHEN SERVICE LINE ON CEILING TILES AND AT THE BAR AREA ON THE WALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BAR ISLAND MIDDLE SECTION AND AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA ON CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 7/26/2013.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOM TO REMOVE SYRUP UNDER THE COCA-COLA BOXES. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Dec 6, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD TO SEPARATE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE PASTRY AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT-REMOVE BUGS, FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST/DIRT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAKS UNDER THE HIGH TEMP. DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP TO DRY IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Oct 30, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMP. GLASS WASHER MACHINE IN THE FRONT BAR AREA NOT ABLE TO SANITIZE (0PPM-CHLORINE.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE REPAIRED MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 5 IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND 40 IN THE REAR PREP/DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD TO SEPARATE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE PASTRY AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT-REMOVE BUGS, FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST/DIRT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAKS UNDER THE HIGH TEMP. DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP TO DRY IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 20, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, AN ORANGE FILM NOTED ON SURFACES, SODA DISPENSER GUNS NOT CLEAN INSIDE AND FAN COVERS FOR COOLING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS NOT STORED PROPERLY, SCOOP IN STANDING WATER INSIDE HOLDER, MUST KEEP SCOOP STORED IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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Oct 7, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Florentine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Florentine on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Florentine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Florentine.
Has The Florentine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Florentine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Florentine 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 The Florentine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Florentine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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