Trattoria Caterina

614-618 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 7, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Trattoria Caterina has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 7, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Trattoria Caterina's record stops at Feb 7, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Trattoria Caterina's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 7, 2012

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELIVNG UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT NOT SHIELDED AT REACH IN COLLER.

Aug 16, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM, WHILE USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, 100 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. DISHMACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Nov 12, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Found floors not swept at rear preparation areas.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Found ceiling exhaust vent at restroom no working.

Apr 12, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 6, 2010

Routine

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Found wall not smooth and easy to clean by rear storage areas.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Found no backflow prevention devices at mop sink faucet.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trattoria Caterina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trattoria Caterina on file is from Feb 7, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trattoria Caterina?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Trattoria Caterina.

Has Trattoria Caterina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trattoria Caterina have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Trattoria Caterina 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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