Trattoria Ultimo
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2019
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Inspectors have visited Trattoria Ultimo nine times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jul 15, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Trattoria Ultimo's record stops at Jul 15, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Trattoria Ultimo trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jul 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AD MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED T PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED,
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABELED TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE FRONT ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO TAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CONDENSER INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLER LEAKING CONDENSATION AND POOLING ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE IN CONTACT WITH THE CONDENSATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE BREAD CRUMBS AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DINING ROOM CHAIRS, SEAT ARE BROKEN VINYL IS PEELING,SURFACE IS POROUS NOT ABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF THE ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF THE SAID DEVICE ,MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE RADIATOR AT FRONT WINDOW,ALSO BROKEN PLASTIC FLOOR TILE BY THE RADIATOR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOSE FAUCET AT TREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE EXPOSE HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Oct 1, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. 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 GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 12, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COOLER BASES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Oct 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER AT TABLE,AND MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE CLOSET BY DINING ROOMNOT ORGANIZE,CLUTTERED.MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON SHELVING UNIT.
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Oct 9, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All prepared food items inside coolers must be labeled/dated and a customer advisory posting must be provided for public view.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The manual can opener and housing attached to table,fan covers inside the 2 stand up coolers,pot& pan shelving require a detail cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: The interior of the light shield in the kitchen requires a detail cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Remove dusts accumulations on the ceiling fan in dining room and hood/filters above cooking equipments need cleaning also provide,maintain a backflow prevention device at the coffee station,ice machine.Repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the 3 comp sink.
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Aug 26, 2011
Routine
2 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. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE FRONT STORAGE AREA
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Dec 17, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trattoria Ultimo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trattoria Ultimo on file is from Jul 15, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trattoria Ultimo?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Trattoria Ultimo.
Has Trattoria Ultimo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trattoria Ultimo have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Trattoria Ultimo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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