Riccardo Enoteca

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 25, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Feb 18, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage available at the hand washing sink in the front bar area. Instructed manager to provide signage instructing employees to wash hands.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Boxes of beverages and bulk food items stored on the floor in the basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all boxes and food items at least 6 inches from the floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 02/20/2024, report #2589813: #47) noted the interior top of the basement box freezer and handle are cracked/damaged with exposed insulation. Must replace lid or replace to be smooth and cleanable. #55) noted baseboard coving under the bar hand washing sink in poor repair and separating from the wall. Must replace/repair. #58) no proof of allergen training or certificate for the certified food manager. Must provide. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

3. Feb 20, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)--- noted the interior top of the basement box freezer and handle are cracked/damaged with exposed insulation. Must replace lid or replace to be smooth and cleanable.

     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: : 6-201.13--- noted baseboard coving under the bar hand washing sink in poor repair and separating from the wall. Must replace/repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- noted all food handler certificates expired. Must provide current food handler certificates for all required employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: : 2-102.13--- no proof of allergen training or certificate for the certified food manager. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Feb 16, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Inadequate hot water at the west washroom washbowl. Maximum hot water temperature noted at 85.3f. Must provide hot water at all hand washing sinks with a minimum temperature of 100f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     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: All bulk food containers not in the original containers including spices and plastic jars of unknown liquids on the cooks line. Must be labeled with the products common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the basement dry food storage must be elevated from the floors.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted the interior top of the basement box freezer and handle are cracked/damaged with exposed insulation. Must replace lid or replace to be smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cloth towels as liner for shelving throughout including interior of cooler shelving and must not use tin foil as liner for shelving in the basement chemical storage area.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the top of the dish washing machine with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted some dirt and debris under the bar three compartment sink and behind the cooks line salad cooler.----noted the wall at the kitchen hand washing sink around the electrical outlet with dirt and grease. Must clean and maintain all.----broken/damaged floor tiles at the entrance to the kitchen. Must replace/repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted baseboard coving under the bar hand washing sink in poor repair and separating from the wall. Must replace/repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 8-3-22 report #2561650 #55- 6-201.11 broken and missing wall tiles around pizza oven.replace.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Noted all food handler certificates expired. Must provide current food handler certificates for all required employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificate for the certified food manager. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Dec 13, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. Aug 3, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Black slime substance inside floor drain under three compartment sink. Also water on floor under the low temp dish machine. Debris on floor under the bar counter. Instructed to keep floor dry, clean and maintain mentioned areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Broken and missing wall tiles around pizza oven.replace.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jan 25, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. Jul 24, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for steaks, etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005,no citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Lid of grease trap under the three compartment sink is rusty and not cleanable.surface must be smooth and cleanable

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

9. Jul 22, 2020 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for steaks, etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005,no citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: #16) 4-601.11(a) we observed black and pink slime substance at interior of ice machine water reservoir in prep area. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005,citation issued we observed today interior of ice machine with black slime in different part of unit,must clean in detail unit.sanitize and maintain priority violation:7-42-090,citation issued

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Lid of grease trap under the three compartment sink is rusty and not cleanable.surface must be smooth and cleanable

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

10. Jul 10, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: We observed black and pink slime substance at interior of ice machine water reservoir in prep area. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for steaks, etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005,no citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Drain pipe under handwashing sink in bar area leaking also said sink is slowly draining.faucet at three compartment sink in bar area is leaking.middle mechanical drain of three compartment sink in poor repair(repaired with unknown soft filthy grease substance) and the drain pipe under the handwashing sink in dishroom is repaired with grocery plastic bag. All mentioned must be repaired with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Lid of grease trap under the three compartment sink is rusty and not cleanable.surface must be smooth and cleanable

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid for receptacles washrooms for unisex customers and staff.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 3-18-2019,report #2279540 #51- (5-204-12)unable to identify back flow prevention device on cappuccino machine at bar area. Instructed manager to identify and or install back flow prevention device on cappuccino machine. Maintain at all times. #52- (5-403.12) observed drip tube at espresso machine conveyed/directed to 3 compartment sink basin at bar area. Instructed manager to conveyed/directed drip tube to floor drain underneath 3 compartment sink. Maintain at all times. #58- (2-102.13) observed allergen awareness certificate not maintained. Instructed manager to obtain allergen awareness certificates. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090,citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

11. Mar 18, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general1 paperwork 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 on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. 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 vomit and diarheal clean up procedure on site as well no necessary items/kit on site for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide vomit and diarheal clean up procedure and necessary items/kit (disposal mop head, single use gloves, face mask and approved chemical sanitizer)/ on site and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued..

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory reminder statement and indicator on menu for raw/under cooked foods, for customer view. Informed manager that the disclosure/reminder statement and indicator must be in plain view of the customer, indicated on menu of raw/under cooked foods. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory signage, disclosure/reminder indicated. Maintain at all times. 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 protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on right side of hand sink at bar, located next to 3 compartment sink 1 basin. Instructed manager to install splash guard at said area. Maintain at all times.

      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 glass ware stored upright at bar back shelving area not protected. Informed manager that glass ware stored upright on tables must be protected during storage from contamination. Instructed manager to store glass ware items on tables inverted or upside down and to store flatware in dinner linens to prevent contamination. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to identify back flow preventer device on cappuccino machine at bar area. Instructed manager to identify and or install back flow preventer device on cappuccino machine. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drip tube at expresso machine conveyed/directed to 3 compartment sink basin at bar area. Instructed manager to conveyed/directed drip tube to floor underneath 3 compartment sink. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed allergen awareness certificate not maintained. Instructed manager to obtain allergen awareness certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Jun 28, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulated on ceiling above prep coolers in rear prep area. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on light shields covers above prep tables in rear prep area. Must clean and maintain.

13. Oct 31, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted ventilation cover coming off ceiling vent above 3-compartment sink.instructed management to repair vent cover.

14. Oct 25, 2017 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

15. May 16, 2017 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

16. Jul 12, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink serving the main prep area to be completely blocked by a shelving rack. An employee was noted preparing tiramisu cake at time of inspection while the sink was blocked. Instructed to maintain all hand sinks to be convenient and accessible at all times. Critical citation issued: 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of dead ants and dust on the floor ledge near the gas meters in the basement. Instructed to remove debris and clean the ledge.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the bar three compartment sink. Instructed to repair the leak.

17. Apr 28, 2015 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: Observed single service containers reused for food. All food needs to be stored in food grade containers designed for reuse.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain in dish room completly clogged with debris and dirt. Clean and maintain floor drain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent in dish room with heavy dust accumulation. Clean and maintain ceiling vent.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold water leak at exposed hand sink in dish room. Repair and maintain cold water faucet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Back flow preventer needed on on coffee machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed no idph food handler certificates in place. Provide.

18. Apr 23, 2015 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

19. Feb 25, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found mussels on a container inside the walk cooler in the basement without tag. Unknown source of origin. Instructed manager that all shellfish must have a tag on the container and tag must be kept for the last 90 days. Citation issued critical 7-38-005(b). Manager discarded the said product worth $3.00 ,total 1 lb.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to re caulk around the washbowl sink in men's washroom. Caulking worn out.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide more light inside the walk in cooler(too dark).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide one more drain stopper for the 3 compartment sink. Must install back flow preventive device on the cappuccino machine connected to water line.

20. Sep 5, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected from contamination during storage, inside of ice machine noted black and brown slimy substance on the interior contact surfaces of ice machine. Ice is been used for human consumption. Must turn off machine remove ice and have interior surfaces cleaned and sanitized. Ice machine was cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Front exposed hand wash sink slow draining. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping clothes stored on top of coolers and sink in kitchen food prep area. Must properly store wiping clothes in a sanitizing solution.

21. Oct 23, 2012 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a ice bin cover for the ice bin at the bar. Install a door sweep at the bottom of the basement door to the public area of the basement. Must install shelving to store food in the walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install baseboard around the walls of the basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide additional sink stoppers for the bar 3 compartment sink.