Ciao! Cafe

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Inspections

1. Oct 17, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Aug 18, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED WITH A COPY OF ALL SERVICE REPORTS FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PREMISES HAS 1 PEST CONTROL RECEIPT DATED 8/12/25. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 SERVICE REPORTS FROM THE PAST YEAR AND MAINTAIN THEM IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

3. Jul 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

4. Dec 8, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Jan 23, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREA OF KITCHEN BY DISH MACHINE.

6. May 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM BAR SHELVES AND WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FRONT OF BAR (GAMES).

7. Nov 16, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

     Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM BAR SHELVING UNITS.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP AND BAR AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN KITCHEN.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE ARTICLES AT COUNTER TOP IN BAR AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS .

8. Oct 27, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

     OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK UNKNOWN BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE IN SIDE OF MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE THE POSSIBILTY OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS CAN BE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME WHILE THE BAR IS IN OPERATION SUCH (PASTA,SAUSAGE,CUT FRUIT FOR DRINKS).MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

     PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1970929 11/4/16 NOT CORRECTED #45- NO FOOD HANDLER RECORDS, LOGS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM BAR SHELVING UNITS.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP AND BAR AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN KITCHEN.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE ARTICLES AT COUNTER TOP IN BAR AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS .

9. Nov 4, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT LINE STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK, GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

     NO FOOD HANDLER RECORDS, LOGS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

10. Oct 28, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED PASTA MARINARA SAUCE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F IN COOLER. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS. $20 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

    • 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

      NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR RECENT PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND CURRENT PROOF OF SERVICE/RECEIPTS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGE). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE VISIBLE AND DISPLAYED TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      RUBBER GASKET LOOSE, TORN AT FRONT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, USING TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR GASKET PROPERLY. CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT LINE STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK, GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LARGE POT UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE LARGE ENOUGH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER RECORDS, LOGS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

11. Oct 14, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The shelving and utensils are dirty, clean the kitchen shelving and utensils.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. The walls are greasy in the kitchen. Clean and repaint the walls.

12. Dec 8, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The ice machine has a dirty buildup which needs to be sanitized.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. The wall tiles have dirty grout and need to be cleaned.

13. Nov 16, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Aug 9, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.