Coco Pazzo

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	2	5	1
2024	1	2	0
2023	2	6	0
2022	1	6	0
2019	3	21	2
2018	2	9	1
2017	1	6	1
2016	1	9	1
2015	1	6	2
2014	2	15	1
2013	1	4	0

Jun 2, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED RAW, UNSEALED WOOD UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING AND LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION

May 20, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER VALVE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS STRIPPED AND NO HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT AN ACCEPTABLE RANGE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED RAW, UNSEALED WOOD UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING AND LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Aug 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED HANDLE MISSING AT LOWER REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT LOCATED AT THE HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SEAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SALAD STATION LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TIGHT TO THE WALL AS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING FOR INSECTS.

Jun 23, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-901.11: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11: OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS AND KNIVES OUT ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT CUSTOMER TABLES. UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND/OR WRAPED CLEAN UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED, DISPLAYED, AND DISPENSED SO THAT FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

Jun 16, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD TCS FOODS LOCATED IN THE REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED NEAR MAIN PASTA PREP-AREA. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MEASURED; CHICKEN LIVER PATE 48.3F (1LBS) AND CHEESE [MOZZARELLA BALLS AND FETA BETWEEN 50-52F (6LBS). ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $165.00 AT A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 7LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS AND DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE USING A LICENSE PEST CONTROL. PEST CONTROL (ANDERSON) ARRIVED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS AND KNIVES OUT ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT CUSTOMER TABLES. UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND/OR WRAPED CLEAN UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED, DISPLAYED, AND DISPENSED SO THAT FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

Feb 10, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND SEVERAL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECPETACLES INSIDE BOTH EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SLIGHT AMOUNT OF DEBRIS ON GROUND IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OLD SYRUP ON GROUND NEAR BAG-IN-A-BOX SET UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Aug 28, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

: MINOR LEAK NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, LEAK AT BASE OF 3-COMP SINK AND ON COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UTILITY PIPE AND HOSE RUNNING ON FLOOR AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE TO ALLOW PROPER FLOOR CLEANING

Aug 14, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND MEAT SLICER WITH HEAVY FOOD WASTE AND GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND BLADE SHARPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING , INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

MINOR LEAK NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, LEAK AT BASE OF 3-COMP SINK AND ON COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UTILITY PIPE AND HOSE RUNNING ON FLOOR AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE TO ALLOW PROPER FLOOR CLEANING.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Apr 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (GROUND SAUSAGE,HEAVY CREAM, COOKED MUSHROOMS, GRATED PARMESAN, MARINARA SAUCE, LAMB SAUCE, FRESH RAVIOLI, FRESH PASTA) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54F-48F IN REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AT PASTA STATION DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS (56 LBS) COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MARINARA SAUCE, CAESAR DRESSING, COOKED NOODLES, PANCETTA) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED STEAK ON DINNER MENU, ALSO NOTED BEEF TENDERLOIN AND CARPACCIO ON LUNCH MENU . SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) TO ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE AND CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER TO ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TWO OUT OF THREE REFRIGERATOR UNITS IN PASTA STATION AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 48F - 52F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REFRIGERATOR UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW . REFRIGERATORS ARE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL REFRIDGERATORS ARE READING AT 41F OR BELOW AFTER SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS (WHEAT, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) WITHOUT COMMON NAME INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WINE, FOOD CONTAINERS, AND HOT PEPPER SAUCE STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PASTA STATION STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF HAND WASHING SINK IN PASTA STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR LIGHT BULBS IN SALAD PREPARATION AREA AND LINEN BASEMENT AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Feb 16, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED DINING ROOM TABLES PRE-SET WITH UPTURNED CUPS AND UNCOVERED SILVERWARE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRE-SET CUPS MUST BE INVERTED AND SILVERWARE COVERED/WRAPPED.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN MISSING COVER IN BASEMENT STORAGE LOCKER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS WITHOUT FUNCTIONING MECHANICAL VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF BASEMENT PREP HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Feb 7, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. DURING INSPECTION, OBSERVED THAT THESE ITEMS WERE MOVED FROM AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT FRONT DISPLAY TABLE TO THE PREP COOLER. NOTED: COOKED ONIONS, 65 DEGREES F; COOKED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, 59 DEGREES F; COOKED ZUCCHINI, 65 DEGREES F; COOKED BEANS, 67 DEGREES F; COOKED BROCCOLI, 64 DEGREES F; COOKED TOMATO, 68 DEGREES F; COOKED CAULIFLOWER, 65 DEGREES F; DELI MEATS, 52-54 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 14 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $50. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLES AND DELI MEATS) MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE BUFFET OF ASSORTED COOKED VEGETABLES, AND DELI MEATS AT FRONT OF DINING ROOM WITHOUT PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS FOR CUSTOMER BUFFET SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. NOTED APPROX. 3 ROACHES ON WALL NEAR LINEN SHELVING AND APPROX. 1 ROACH ON TOP OF COOK'S LOCKER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN MISSING COVER IN BASEMENT STORAGE LOCKER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MOP SOAP DISPENSER IN BASEMENT LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISPENSING APPARATUS. OBSERVED BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS WITHOUT FUNCTIONING MECHANICAL VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM GAP AT BASE OF DISH MACHINE, WHERE IT CONNECTS TO "CLEAN SIDE" DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINBOARD SO ALL EXCESS WATER DRAINS BACKWARD INTO MACHINE AND NOT ONTO THE FLOOR.

Sep 1, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observed hand sink at front prep kitchen without soap and paper towels. Observed hand sink blocked by pans of food, making the hand sink inaccessible. Instructed hand sinks must be easily accessible, and stocked with soap and paper towels at all times, in all prep areas. Operator removed items blocking hand sink, and provided soap and paper towels for hand sink in front prep area. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD ON DISPLAY NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED ASSORTED DISHES OF COOKED FOOD ITEMS (BROCCOLI,EGG PLANT,BRUSSEL SPROUTS,ASPARAGUS,CARROTS,ZUCCHINI, ETC.)HELD ON DISPLAY ON TABLE NEAR THE MAIN DINING AREA AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE,NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION, NOT WRAPPED AND COVERED, AND NO SNEEZE GUARDS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED SAID FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed gaskets in disrepair on 2 door cooler in basement. Observe rust on bottom of cooler. Must repair and maintain same. Must remove rust. Observed excessive rust on floor of walk in cooler in kitchen. Must remove rust, clean and sanitize. Must make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed missing or stained ceiling tiles in coat room. Must replace to prevent pest entry. Must maintain.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed lighting over dish area in disrepair. Must provide adequate lightingi n this area to allow for proper cleaning. Observed missing light shield over dish area. Must provide.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed pipe leaking under 1 compartment sink in pantry area. Must repair and maintain. Observed pvc pipe from walk in cooler emptying onto floor in kitchen. Must extend pipe to nearest floor drain. Must maintain.

Apr 11, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN IN USE DURING THIS INSPECTION,FINAL RINSE AT 140F AT THIS TIME,NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE TO REACH FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 180F. MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ASSORTED DISHES OF COOKED FOOD ITEMS (BROCCOLI,EGG PLANT,BRUSSEL SPROUTS,ASPARAGUS,CARROTS,ZUCCHINI,ONIONS,RED BELL PEPPERS ETC.)HELD ON DISPLAY ON TABLE NEAR THE MAIN DINING AREA AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE,NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION, NOT WRAPPED AND COVERED, AND NO SNEEZE GUARDS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED SAID FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

WHEELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CKEANING AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING 2 CEILING TILES NEAR THE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 15, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-038-005(A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE TO BE IMPROPER:- CALAMARI 49.5F,DUCK 53.2F,OCTOPUS 46.3F, SQUID 46.7,SALMON 51.9F, CHICKEN 49.1F,WILD BOAR 49.2F,MUSHROOM 48.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $120.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE MONITORING ALL TEMPERATURES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR WITH BROWNISH SLIM.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED SOME GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 19, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 46F TO 72F INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND ON ICE CONTAINER: GROUND BEEF 51.0F,TOMATOES (SLICED) 51.8F, PANCHETTA 60.5F, DUCK 46.9, GONZOLA CHEESE 51.7F, TOMATOES SAUCE 72.6F, MIXED VEGETABLES 67.1F, MUD FISH 47.7F, GROUND PORK 52.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS LBS WORTH $ THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR ALL FOOD TEMPERATURES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION 37-38-005(A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS (MOUH FISH,SALMON,VEAL CHOP,BEEF RIB EYE,POUCH DUCK)INSIDE WALK IN COOLER PACKAGED USING A VACUUM PACK THAT IS NOT APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HEALTH DEPARTMENT. 65 LBS OF PRODUCTS WERE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED FOOD SPILL INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, ALSO NOTED DIRT INSIDE DIPPER WELL BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS (WET) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE BY THE SYRUP DISPENSER AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE ALSO AT THE BASEMENT....NOTED A HOLE (OPENING ON WALL OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Jan 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED ASSORTED COOKED FOOD ITEMS (ASPARAGUS, BEETS,ZUCCHINI,ONIONS ETC)ON DISPLAY BY THE MAIN DINNING AREA AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER AND SERVING SPOONS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FOOD ITEMS AND DENATURED 6LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED FOOD SPILL INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, ALSO NOTED DIRT INSIDE DIPPER WELL BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS (WET) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE BY THE SYRUP DISPENSER AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE ALSO AT THE BASEMENT....NOTED A HOLE (OPENING ON WALL OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Mar 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN UTENSILS SHELF STORED TOO CLOSE TO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL CLEAN UTENSILS 6" OFF FLOOR OR HIGHER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING COVERS AT ICE BINS FOR FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL COVERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON BLADE HOUSING AND COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER PROPERLY.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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