Italian Village / Vivere

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 20, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one piece combo handwashing sink and dump sink installed in lower level bar(bar sotto). Instructed to install exposed handwashing sink in lower level bar(bar sotto) for convenient use by employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing soap at handwashing sink in employee washroom. Corrected on site instructed handwashing cleaning liquid, powder or soap shall be available at handwashing sinks at all times. Manager provided handwashing soap for handwashing sink in employee washroom before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in facility. Obseved no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in basement prep area, second floor bar and both handwashing sinks in second floor prep area. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that notifies food employees to wash their hands.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Corrected on site disclosure added to menu stating that animal derived foods with an asterisk are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 small flies in facility. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity in facility and clean affected areas, recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 10/20/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in basement salad station(lower level bar sotto). Instructed to replace missing light shield in basment salad station(lower level bar sotto).

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Mar 10, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storages containers in the basement dry storage room with the common name of food item.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

3. Mar 14, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed scallops in the 4 door cooler and fish in the drawer cooler stored directly in contact with linens. Instructed to remove linen from food containers.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle (waste can with lid) inside unisex employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training on site for all city of chicago food managers. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Jan 6, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: additional hand wash sinks required at dish washing area, and rear prep station at first floor. instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled, (flour) instructed to lable.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-comp sink at bar is patched with hard putty, instructed to remove to provide smooth surface that's is easy to clean.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

5. Jun 15, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Jun 14, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Tcs foods stored at improper temperature. 15lb of beef at 58.2, 4 lb liquid eggs at 50.4f, 5lb of heavy cream at 48.8f, 10 lbs cooked pasta at 50.5f. Instructed to keep such foods at 41f or lower. Food discarded valued at $200. . Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: 4 door cooler at main kitchen with ambient temp of 58.2f, cooler is used to keep perishables. Instructed to keep all coolers at 41f or lower, cooler is tagged not allowed to use. Must contact the office of cdph when repaired for tag removal request. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: No trash can in employees toilet room, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

7. Nov 18, 2020 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler touching and cutting ready to eat bread with bare hands.employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Must use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Priority violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 9)

     No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Found gaskets broken on coolers throughout 2fnd floor village food preparation area. Must replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Found no temperature measuring device on site for high temperature dish machine.in hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

8. Jun 14, 2019 Conditional

   Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training documentation on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed menu without a reminder and disclosure on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed silverware and glassware being preset on dining tables without protection from possible contamination. Instructed to not preset dining tables or set upon customer arrival or invert glassware and cover the mouth portion of the silverware and invert plates in the basement food prep area and maintain. Previously instructed during 2018 inspection.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the village kitchen prep area with open seams and discolored with dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains under dish machines and in prep areas in need of cleaning. Instructed facility to clean floor drains to remove food debris and prevent pest harboraging

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Mar 18, 2019 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Noted person in charge without possession of city of chicago certified food manager certificate. Must obtain.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training documentation on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no supplies nor procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide supplies and procedures for clean up policy to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods stored in all refrigerated units not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed menu without a reminder and disclosure on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken lid to bulk container for bread crumbs in the dry storage room. Instructed to replace lid to avoid contamination to the food items stored in the container.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed silverware and glassware being preset on dining tables without protection from possible contamination. Instructed to not preset dining tables or set upon customer arrival or invert glassware and cover the mouth portion of the silverware and invert plates in the basement food prep area and maintain. Previously instructed during 2018 inspection.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the village kitchen prep area with open seams and discolored with dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without an staff with original city of chicago food service manager credentials nor certificate on site. Person in charge certificate is expired. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. May 8, 2018 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed silverware and glassware being pre-set on dining tables without protection from possible contamination. Observed plates not inverted located at the bottom shelves across from the cooking equipment in the basement food prep area. Instructed to not pre-set dining tables or set upon customer arrival or invert glassware and cover the mouth portion of the silverware and invert plates in the basement food prep area and maintain.

11. May 1, 2018 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 4 door refrigeration unit, with potentially hazardous foods inside, at an improper cold holding temperature of 60f during the inspection located in the 2nd floor food prep area. Instructed to always maintain all cold holding refrigeration units at 40f or below at all times. 4 door refrigeration unit tagged and held for inspection by the city of chicago department of public health. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (pork, cheese) at improper cold holding temperatures located inside a 4 door refrigerator located on the 2nd floor food prep area; 10lbs of pork at 54.9f-57f, 5 lbs of turkey at 57.9f, 10 lbs of cooked pasta at 54f, 2 lbs of sliced tomatoes at 64.4f and 4 lbs of cheese at 58f. Instructed manager to discard and denature and to always maintain all cold holding potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler handling ready to eat foods with food grade disposable gloves on, the food handler lifted a garbage can lid and did not wash hands nor change gloves before attempting to return to chop ready to eat foods. Instructed employee to not touch ready to eat foods and to always wash hands and change gloves whenever changing tasks and never touch a garbage lid and proceed to handle foods. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)(b)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 live cockroaches in between cooking equipment and refrigeration unit located in the basement food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed silverware and glassware being pre-set on dining tables without protection from possible contamination. Observed plates not inverted located at the bottom shelves across from the cooking equipment in the basement food prep area. Instructed to not pre-set dining tables or set upon customer arrival or invert glassware and cover the mouth portion of the silverware and invert plates in the basement food prep area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards stained with deep dark grooves attached to prep coolers in all food prep areas. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulated food and grease debris in between all cooking equipment located in the basement, 1st and 2nd floor food prep areas. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors under all bars with accumulated dirt and dust debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls and coving detached in the food prep area located in the basement. Observed a hole in the wall behind the cooking equipment located in the 2nd floor food prep area. Instructed to seal all cracks, crevices and holes in the basement and 2nd floor food prep areas and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a minor leak at the faucet of the men's washroom located in the basement and at the basement bar 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

12. Jun 8, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed unlabeled food throughout the facility's coolers. Instructed to label all food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed soda gun nozzles with build up at the basement bar. Instructed to clean and maintain soda gun nozzles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor curb at the cook lines with raw concrete basement through 2nd floor kitchens. Also observed the floor drain with build up along the prep line and boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer on the 1st floor. Instructed to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface for the floors and clean the floor drains and store all food 6 inches above the floor..

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hood vents with accumulated dust and/or grease at the 2nd and 1st floor kitchens. Instructed to clean and maintain the hood vents.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed blown and missing light bulbs under the 2nd floor kitchen hood. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed coolers without thermometers. Instructed to provide and maintain thermometers.

13. Oct 4, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: clean knives wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: bottom of ice bin and lip at 2nd floor and basement's bars not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted on 2nd floor kitchen ceiling, instructed to remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: missing light shield at kitchen light fixture above first floor dish machine. instructed to provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: soda guns holder missing drain line at basements bar, instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.

14. Feb 16, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Several food containers in kitchen not labeled, instructed to label.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Top of dish machine not clean in basement, soda guns not clean inside at basement and 2nd floor bar. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted on wall of basement area next to clean utensils rack, instructed to remove and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Heavy dust build up noted on vent hood filters at pasta station, instructed to clean and maintain.

15. Mar 23, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (cooked pasta, pork, beef and shrimp)were being prepared/handled. Instructed to provide a city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared/handled. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the italian village bar exposed handsink with water splashing into ice bin. Instructed to install a splash guard for the exposed hand sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards throughout prep areas with deep dark grooves. Instructed to replace and maintain all cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed hood vents with accumulated grease inside of the italian village prep kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain all vents.

16. Aug 22, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Missing and damaged cooler doors gaskets in all levels, instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Soda guns drain lines not draining properly, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Standing water under prep tables at 2nd floor kitchen, and bar. Instructed to eliminate.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Missing celing pannel at basement kitchen, ceiling coveing not mounted properly at lower level, instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Unused ceiling openings in basement kitchen, instructed to seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No hand washing sinks in all bars, instructed to install.

17. Dec 20, 2013 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

18. Dec 19, 2013 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

      Inspector’s note: Facilities unable to maintain proper temperature. Found air temperature inside prep cooler at 56.6f instructed to repair/adjust to 40.0f or below. Unnit tagged held for inspection. Critical violation n7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods being stored inside prep cooler at improper internal temperature. Found shrimp at 53.9f, calamari at 52.3f, lobsters at 51.4f, cooked rice at 48.9f, tomatoe sauce at 48.7f, pasta 51.4f clams 52.5f. Manager inmediately and voluntarily discarded and denatured food items 14lbs worth $200. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside grease container not maintained. Found to have heavy accumulation of grease encrusted on top lip lid of grease container. This is a food source for rodent and other pest. Grease container has been cleaned during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler located in basement food storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must replace broken floor tiles in front of 2-comparment sink in kitchen prep area.

19. Apr 1, 2013 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must recaulk floor at the cantina kitchen in front of the compressor room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean or replace dirty ceiling tiles in the prep kitchen at vivere.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must provide an ice receptacle holder for ice scoopers at bar ice boxes at all times throughout premises.

20. Mar 28, 2013 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: During inspection found the a 3saute door cooler maintaining a temperature of 53.0f degrees. Unit was tagged at time of inspection. Unit cannot be used until it is repair and inspected by cdph in order to remove tag.critical citation issued #h000084903 17

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Upon inspection found potentially hazardous foods not maintaining proper temperature. The following food items were observed out of temperature: 1lb of calamari at 55f, 3lbs of meat ravioli at 52.1f, 1lb of scallops at 50.4f, 2.5lb of shrimp at 52.9f approximate value of $80.00 dollars critical citations issued.all items were discarded and denatured voluntarily by management. Critical citation issued h#000084903 17

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must recaulk floor at the cantina kitchen in front of the compressor room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean or replace dirty ceiling tiles in the prep kitchen at vivere.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must provide an ice receptacle holder for ice scoopers at bar ice boxes at all times throughout premises.

21. Nov 30, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must replace all cutting boards in all prep areas with deep, dark grooves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a barrier to separate beverage lines from consumable ice or reroute lines in the ice bins in the bar areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain storage racks in the prep areas and the can opener.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains and floors under/around all heavy equipments, sinks, coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the walls and ceilings in the prep areas through out-remove food splatters, dirt and dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers with heavily soiled apparel on, must replace with clean ones.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store all unused wash cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.

22. Feb 1, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS PROPERLY.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN SODA GUN DISPENSERS AT ALL BARS AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVERS AND INSULATION INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS IN KITCHEN WALLS, PROVIDE WALL BASE COVING IN BASEMENT PREP, CEILING ABOVE COOLING DOWN FOOD TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO COVER.

23. Feb 3, 2010 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

24. Jan 21, 2010 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

25. Jan 14, 2010 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate pest control, found over 30 rat droppings in dry food storage room, several openinigs in walls around pipes noted, also found 2 live cockroaches under dishmachine at first floor, several cracks and crevices observed in kitchen's walls. Instructed manager to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, seal and patch all holes and cracks, pest control service recommended.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean all sheves in bsmt kitchen, interior surfaces of ice maker, fan cover in walk-in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Basement kitchen floor tiles missing grout, instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must seal all holes and crack thru out restaurant.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leaky ice maker, instructed to repair.