Pass

Rpm Italian

52 W Illinois, Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 2, 2026

Rpm Italian was last inspected on June 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

June 2, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometer inside cooler at coffee prep station. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed door to high temprature dish machine does not fully shut. Person in charge states towel has to be used to create seal. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    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: Observed one faucet in women's customer restroom not working. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

22 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14--observed several burnt-out light bulbs for light fixtures in the main kitchen prep cooking area and in the dishwashing area.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (eggs,lobster etc.) is being handled and prepared.instructed the person-in-charge that a city of chicago certified food service manager with an original city of chicago sanitation certificate must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods)are prepared,handled, and/or served.the person-in-charge presented a xerox copy of the city of chicago certificate.advised person-in-charge (copy of said certificate is not acceptable);instructed to comply with original said certificate and post as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area with water temperature at 130.1f.the water temperature cannot be controlled by the user.instructed to repair and maintain the hot water temperature in said handwashing sink must be between 100f-120f.manager corrected the issue.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: Observed bulk container in rear dry storage room without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc). .

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises.approximately 15 live small flying insects observed on the ceiling tiles in the dishwashing area.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean interior of the pepperoni prep line cooler across from the oven to remove dried up food debris and exterior top of the high temperature dishmachine to remove debris 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: Observed dirty floors with spilled debris under and around the ice machines.instructed to clean floors in detail and ceiling tiles in need for a detail cleaning in the dishwashing area to remove food splashed debris and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several burnt-out light bulbs for light fixtures in the main kitchen prep cooking area and in the dishwashing area.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee with an expired food handler certificate.instructed to provide current food handler certificate and maintain as required.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs food(chicken) held at improper temperature of 51.4f. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $8 weighing 3lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure on menu stating that animal derived foods with an asterisk are served raw, undercooked, cooked to order or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Corrected on site disclosure stating that animal derived foods with an asterisk are served raw, undercooked, or cooked to order or contain raw or undercooked ingredients added to menu before inspection completion. 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 openings at bases of revolving front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in employee women's washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in employee women's washroom for sanitary products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed westside light in hood in back prep kitchen near walk in cooler. Instructed to replace or repair light in hood in back prep kitchen near walk in cooler and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Hot water rinse at high temperature dish machine is less than 180f and is measured at 149.5f. Facility must repair unit so that hot rinse is maintained between 180-194f. Eco lab arrived on site and repaired dish machine, hot rinse now reaching 180f while on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Temperature of large meatballs measured between 110-112f on hot holding unit in cookline. Hot tcs foods must be kept at 135f and above. Approximately 1.5 pounds discarded at an approximate cost of $15 discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: Rop on prepared chicken without complying with approved haccp/variance procedures. Facility must date label all reduced oxygen packages on site. Approximately 1pound was discarded at an approximate cost of $20. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: The method of cooling cooked duck and cooked chicken is inadequate in the liquor walk-in cooler. Food must be uncovered during cooling.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Dry seasoning containers in the dry storage closet and in the ktichen prep area does not have a label. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: An irreversible registering temperature indicator provided on site is not working and not and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature for the hot temperature dishwasher. Facility must provide hot water temperature-sensative thermometer/test strips. Eco lab arrived on site and provided irreversible registering temperature indicator/test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: All gender restroom lacks a covered receptacle for disposal of feminine hygiene products. Provide at least one covered trash receptacle in restroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Food allergen certification not provided on site. All city/pending certified managers must obtain a valid food allergen certification and provide on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose soap dispenser on wall near exposed hand washing sink located across from hot hold units. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in godo condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed washbowl sink in all gender restroom maintaining an improper temperature of 48.6f. Instructed to repair or replace so that sink is capable of delivering water between 100-120f under pressure. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine in rear dish area maintaining an improper final rinse of 140f. Instructed to repair or replace machine so that it is capable of delivering a final rinse between 180-192f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose soap dispenser on wall near exposed hand washing sink located across from hot hold units. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in godo condition.

      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: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicator for measuring utensil surface temperature. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  10. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of black slime on the caulk around 3 compartment sink located in rear dish area. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize, re-caulk, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Warm pasta covered tightly in walk-in cooler, instructed to cover loosely to facilitate cooling down process withing given time frame.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Soda gun holder not draining at bar, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop holder not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inoperable vents at employees toilet rooms, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14- observed no hand washing signage at 2nd hand sink at larger bar. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: Read violation #32

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: 8-103.11- observed vacuum sealing machine on site at time of inspection. Informed site that in order to use said machine, a haccp plan/variance must be obtained by cdph. Machine was tagged during inspection. Instructed site not to use machine not vacuum seal foods until haccp plan/variance is submitted to cdph and approval granted from cdph. Further inspections revealing the use of said machine will initiate citation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-904.13- observed preset glassware stored upright on tables throughout dinning room area. Informed manager that preset glassware must be stored inverted or upside down on table tops to prevent contamination. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13- observed excessive dust accumulation on hood filters above pizza oven. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a)- observed previous inspection summary, not posted in plain view of the customer. At time of inspection summary was posted in back hallway not in plain view of customer. Instructed site to post inspection summary in plain view of the customer. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  15. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  16. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temp dish machine behind main bar not sanitizing at 0 ppm of chlorine. Dish machine was repaired during inspection. Serious vioaltion 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed drip pan on interior of ice machine unclean with build up of dirt. Must clean and sanitize drip pan of ice machine and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed thermometers unable to be easily found within refirgeration units on cooking line and pizza prep area. Install and maintain thermometers that are conspicuous and can be checked regularly to insure all refrigeration units are maintaining 40 or less at all times.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on exterior of sinks at bar areas. Must clean sinks and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floor at bars. Must clean floor/along corners at bars.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build up on ceiling tiles above cookline also observed dust build up on walls around mop sink. Must clean ceiling tiles/walls and maintain.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide lids for the ice bins behind the main bar and the service bar. Must install a splash guard between the drain board for clean glasses and the dump sink behind the main bar and the service bar.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · 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: Noted multi use utensils (plates,cups bowls etc) on shelves at the prep areas not properly stored. Instructed to invert all utensils during storage or provide a protective cover to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

  20. 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: Inadequate food rotection, found a vacuum packaging machine in main kitchen line and about 3lbs of raw meat in walk-in cooler that were vacuum packaged in establishment without any city or state approval for using machine, machine is tagged, not allowed to use. Must contact the office of cdph for further inquiry. Food items discarded valued at $38.00

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Soda gun dispensers at bar no clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inoperabel refregeration thermometer in several coolers, instructed to provide.

  21. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.