Tuscany Cafe (T1-B18)
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 35 inspections at Tuscany Cafe (T1-B18) stretching back to 2011. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 15 times.
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
Feb 26, 2026
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT DRAIN STOPPER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. SINK HAS TO BE CLOGGED WITH PLASTIC IN ORDER TO FILL UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURES BETWEEN 49.0 F AND 52.0 F INSIDE PIZZA COOLER- ROASTED TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, BACON, CHICKEN CHEESE AND BRUCHETTA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. HOWEVER FOUND SAID PIZZA COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.0 F. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 5 LBS, VALUED AT $88.00.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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82
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT LINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA 55.4F, CHICKEN 50.4F, NOODLES 53F, RAVIOLI 53.6F, SPINACH 45.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 14 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $32.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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82
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Jul 5, 2023
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSTANT WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE PRESOAK WAREWASHING DISPENSER LOCATED AT THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLED DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED FOR RE-GROUTING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP LINE COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERMEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ALONG THE BASEBOARD AT THE REAR OF THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED AT THE REAR OF HALLWAY AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Apr 20, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST BE TRAINED IN ALLERGEN TRAINGING.
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Sep 15, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX (TOP AND SIDES) WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING (3) LIGHTBULBS AT KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Mar 2, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERMEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP 4 DRAWER COOLER IN PREP/COOKING LINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND GREEN MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING (WATER) AT HANDSINK BEHIND BAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Aug 7, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS (FORK, KNIFE, SPOON) UPSIDE DOWN OR HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING HEAT LAMPS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ALONG SERVICE LINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES (UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE) IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Mar 25, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (BY HOT WATER TANK).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR BY MOPSINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDERSER FAN COVER/GUARDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA (BY HOT WATER TANK).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS WITH MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION
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Sep 19, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 (B) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR LEFT - 1ST COMPARTMENT)) IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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May 9, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----------MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN DELI PREP AREA.--------INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL EXTERIOR PANEL OF 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR OR REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND PIPING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING (2) EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT BAR.
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Jun 6, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the right door of the pasta 3 door prep cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the left beer taps at the bar to have an open pipe sticking out. Instructed facility to cap and maintain. Observed the bar soda gun at the right side of the bar to have not drain. Instructed facility to connect to a drain and maintain.
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May 26, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1979184, dated 1-10-17: Violation 33- "Observed the ice machine to have slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain." Instructed to correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the right door of the pasta 3 door prep cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor behind the ice machine to have dirt and debris built up. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed minor leaks in the rear prep at the sprayer at the three compartment sink and below the middle compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the left beer taps at the bar to have an open pipe sticking out. Instructed facility to cap and maintain. Observed the bar soda gun at the right side of the bar to have not drain. Instructed facility to connect to a drain and maintain.
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Jan 10, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the ice machine to have slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the bar 3 compartment sink faucet to have a small leak around the base. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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90
Sep 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING DRAIN LINE AT SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE DISHMACHINE.------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA BEHIND BREAD RACKS NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Feb 25, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Nov 19, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP COUNTER, SODA GUN IN BAR, AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP SINK NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING UNDER EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULBS.
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Nov 17, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT PROVIDE WITH SUITABLE WOKRING GAUGE COCK. OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED WITHOUT WORKING TEMPERATURE GAUGE TO KNOW IF UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT IS BEING PROPERLY SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING GAUGE COCK ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. SERIOUS 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: MULTI USE UTENSISL NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP COUNTER, SODA GUN IN BAR, AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP SINK NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING UNDER EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULBS.
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD, SODA GUN, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL AND WALK-IN COVER FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS ON PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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86
Sep 26, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT THIS TIME, 117 F AT FINAL RINSE, WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE 180 F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT CASHIER STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE WITH DUST BUILD UP ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/REPLACE CEILING TILE.
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Apr 1, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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: OBSERVED FLOOR LITTERED UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES/ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT TUSCANY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGOUT STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Oct 28, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ABOVE HOT WATER BOILER ALSO OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AND DAMAGED LIGHT COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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90
Apr 30, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (ALONG COOKLINE). MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OSBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE AND FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Apr 18, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SLIMEY BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE CANNOT BE USED FOR CONSUMPTION UNTIL INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IS CLEANED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (ALONG COOKLINE). MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OSBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE AND FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Sep 27, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE.---------MUST REPAIR AND SEAL STAINLESS STEEL COUNTER WITH GAP/OPENING BEHIND SERVICE/BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD CARTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Sep 21, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FACILITIES (SALAD PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 72F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F. THE SAID COOLER WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN COOLER IS FIXED, PLEASE FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 TO PROPERLY ENSURE THE THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE SALAD PREP COOLER. NOTED FOOD PRODUCTS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SUCH AS PESTO AT 68.9F, SLICED SALAMI AT 67.1F, FETA CHEESE AT 70.2F, HAM SANDWICHES AT 67.3F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 54.5F, CHICK PEAS AT 70.6F, SLICED OLIVES AT 68.7F, TIRAMISU AT 54.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $150.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD CARTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Mar 14, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF 2 REAR DOORS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWINH:SHELVES FOR MULTI USE UTENSILS,SHELVES FOR HOT LINE SERVICE,SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ON CORNERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED; FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR DRAIN IN BAR AREA MUST BE FLUSHED REGULARLY
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET OF HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE FIXED
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Oct 18, 2011
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Oct 17, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Prep cooler in kitchen internal temperature at 47.3 F while being used. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. Cooler is storing potentially hazardous foods that was moved to another cooler.
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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 utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting board attached to prep cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace worn cutting board.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior steamer cabinet not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometers not provided in any prep coolers in kitchen. Instructed to provided thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Jan 6, 2011
Routine
5 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. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES IN SERVICE AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA AND BAR MUST BE CLEAN AT ALL TIMES;FLOOR IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN DISH AREA,AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tuscany Cafe (T1-B18) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tuscany Cafe (T1-B18) on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 35 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tuscany Cafe (T1-B18)?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Tuscany Cafe (T1-B18).
Has Tuscany Cafe (T1-B18)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tuscany Cafe (T1-B18) have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tuscany Cafe (T1-B18) 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 Tuscany Cafe (T1-B18) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tuscany Cafe (T1-B18) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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