Tocco Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 5, 2017
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Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Tocco Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 5, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Tocco Restaurant is from Oct 5, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 5, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED DRYWALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE LOCKER ROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.
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Sep 22, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RISOTTO AT 43.9F, STEAK AT 50.9F, CHICKEN AT 51.1F AND MASHED POTATOES AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED DRYWALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE LOCKER ROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Dec 19, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found exposed hand sink, in dish room, with leak from pipe underneath. Must repair and maintain.
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Dec 16, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: Found facility without running hot/cold water in all sinks. No water pressure at any sink or dishwasher. Advised must have working hot and cold water throughout facility. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All surfaces, dishes, and glasses must be cleaned and sanitized because of flooding and back-up that occurred from plumbing issues. Found small amount of orange mold-like substance on lower interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found several floor drains (in bar; near ice machine, etc.) without proper drain covers. Must provide drain covers for all floor drains. Found standing water in the following areas: in dining room in front of bar; entire area behind bar; in all hallways of kitchen; employee restroom; in area near ice machine; in area near electrical panels. Must detail clean and sanitize all floors and any equipment near the floors that were affected by the flooding.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found toilet in disrepair in the employee restroom, sign posted reads 'do not use toilet'. Must repair toilet. Must maintain same.
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Aug 18, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 11, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-21-15 REPORT #1454260 #32- RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA STATION. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #34-FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEANING UNDER DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS(BAR AND DISH ROOM). BROKEN BASE AT CABINET OUTSIDE WERE WOOD IS STORED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. REMOVE EXCESS PLASTIC CRATES ON TOP THE CABINET OF DIRTY LAUNDRY .MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK DUST ON WALL AND PIPES AT DISHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 28, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA STATION. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEANING UNDER DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
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Oct 21, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND 5 HANDSINKS WITH EITHER NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER CORRECTED ALL AREAS WITH BOTH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: BLACK SUBSTANCE WAS FOUND AT THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS FORMED AND AT THE HOLDING BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA STATION. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEANING UNDER DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SHELVES IN BAKING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE WALL TILE BEHIND UTILITY SINK. REPAIR DAMAGED SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB ABOVE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Oct 24, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert to prevent comtamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine, compressor units and shelving not cleaned. Instructed to detail cleana and sanitize daily and remove dust build-up.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation fan covers not clean. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust build-up.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cold water handle not working at exposed hand sink in dish washing area. Instructed to repair broken handle.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermomter not provided in condiment cooler in bar. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or containers.
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Dec 6, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and provide and maintain ice bin covers at ice bins bar area.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Remove dusts build-up on walls/ceilings and attached equipments were noted.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Employee toilet room door must be self closing.
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May 11, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 4, 2011
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. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD DISH AREA, BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND BOWL
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR BY DISH AREA AND FRONT BAR/PREP AREA
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Nov 26, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST ONE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE SMALL GAPS AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR ,WITH LESS THAN 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. TOP OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT ENCLOSED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOORS OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS (2). NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE NOTED.
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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 PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MUST BE VISIBLE IN THE PREP COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER FOR THE VEGETABLES.
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Nov 24, 2010
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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Nov 8, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT BAR AND DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. BAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE AND DISHMACHINE HANDWASH BOWL PIPE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tocco Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tocco Restaurant on file is from Oct 5, 2017. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tocco Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Tocco Restaurant.
Has Tocco Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tocco Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tocco Restaurant 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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