Forno Rosso
3717-3719 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2522463
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 26 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 27, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PLATES AND UTENSILS INVERTED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT REAR MOP SINK FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED PIPE CONNECTED TO WATER HEATER DRINING INTO PAN. WASTE WATER MUST BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FO ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MINOR TEARS ON GASKETS INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS LOCATED AT PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 29, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 22, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU.(STEAK).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND POTS ON DRYING RACKS STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-30-21 INSPECTION # 2500980. VIOLATION 39.OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT PIZZA PREP HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND AT BAR HANDSINK NEXT TO ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 53.OBSERVED REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 56.OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN MEN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 30, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11--OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT PIZZA PREP HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND AT BAR HANDSINK NEXT TO ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11--OBSERVED MISSING UPPER HANDLE FOR KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.18--OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19-- OBSERVED REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND (NO MILK CRATES FOR STORING OF ITEMS).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16--OBSERVED LARGE OPENING ON WALL AT REAR ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17--OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND SOME MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR WALK-IN-COOLER/DRY STORAGE/ICE MACHINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11--OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN MEN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 23, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER. OBSERVED MEAT BALLS AT (44.7 F-46.8 F),COOKED EGGPLANT AT (44.6 F-49.7 F),CALAMARI AT (45.3 F-49.8),OCTOPUS AT 44.4 F,SQUID AT 43.8 F,SAUSAGE AT 48.0 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT PIZZA PREP HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND AT BAR HANDSINK NEXT TO ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MISSING UPPER HANDLE FOR KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSRTUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND SOME MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR WALK-IN-COOLER/DRY STORAGE/ICE MACHINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND (NO MILK CRATES FOR STORING OF ITEMS).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE OPENING ON WALL AT REAR ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN MEN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS GREASE BUILD-UP AND REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS ON EXHAUST HOOD.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (08/09/2019) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Core
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN/DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AT REAR
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS AT REAR OF KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REINSTALL CEILING PANELS.(SEE COMMENT BELOW)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTS WITH NO SHIELDS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE HOOD INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ALSO NOTED LIGHT SHIELD OVER DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED RESTROOMS WITH NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOR DOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON DOORS.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOODHANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ANYONE HANDLEING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 6, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT ACCUMULATION.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR.--------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA BETWEEN DISH MACHINE AND HOT WATER TANK AND MUST SEAL HOLE (NEXT TO TOILET BOWL) INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND SLOW DRAINING.--------- MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT SPRAYER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT 2 MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.--------USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.