Viaggio

1027 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
Italian
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Viaggio has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Viaggio on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOST OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 1, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAKS, SEAFOOD, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 22, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2573312 ON 3/28/23 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #51- OBSERVED BROKEN SENSOR AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM LEFT SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. #53- OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAKS, CLAMS, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD BY STATEMENT OF THE PERSON IN CHARGE; SOME PRODUCTS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW, AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE AT DISHWASH HANDSINK WITH A SMALL LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 28, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 4-DRAWER PREP COOLER CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR. FOUND RAW SHRIMP, CALAMARI (RAW), PORK SAUSAGES, AND STUFFED CLAMS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45F TO 46F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY THE SEWER LINES ABOVE THE BASEMENT CLEAN DISH STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZER. MUST ENCASE SEWER PIPES OR OBTAIN A LETTER FROM A LICENSED PLUMBER STATING NO SEWER LINES ARE LOCATED OVER THE CLEAN EQUIPMENT/DISHES IN THE BASEMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SENSOR AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM LEFT SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. OBSERVED THE DIPPER WELL LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP KITCHEN WITH A BROKEN HANDLE. MUST REPAIR HANDLE SO DIPPER WELL IS FUNCTIONAL AND PROVIDES WATER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES, STORING IN A WAY THAT PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Viaggio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Viaggio on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Viaggio?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Viaggio.

Has Viaggio's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Viaggio have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Viaggio 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 Viaggio inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Viaggio is inspected around two times per year on average.