Eataly

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 27, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated black dirt build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005. All ice inside ice machine voluntarily discarded.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following foods held at improper temperatures between 45.4 f and 54.9 f inside past and vino reach in coolers at 2nd floor prep areas- lasagna, burrta, mozzarella logs, bechamel, grilled chicken, pesto trapanese, sausage and cooked broccoli. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held at 41.0 f or below if held cold. Priority violation 7-38-005. All out of temperature tcs foods voluntarily discarded. Foods discarded weight- 47 lbs, valued at $417.00.

     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: Found pasta pipa reach in prep cooler and vino reach in cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature between 45.4 f and 54.0 f. Found lasagna, mozzarrella, etc. Held inside coolers. Instructed manager must repair said coolers ambient air temperature must be 41.0 f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 100 live small flies on walls at 1st floor storage room, 50 live small flies on walls at coffee station and 100 live small flies on walls at dishwash area. Instructed manager must remove all fly activity by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed some prep area coolers rubber door gaskets ripped or missing. Instructed manager must repair/provide tight fitted rubber door gaskets for all prep area coolers.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all heavy equipment, microwaves, cooling/ freezing units, prep tables, storage spaces in all operating/and non-operating prep areas with accumulated dried food debris on surfaces.instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on dishwash area shelves, drain boards and lower side of drain boards and interior/exterior of all sinks at all prep areas and dishwash areas. Instructed manager must clean and maintain shelves and sinks.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and dry storage areas on 1st and 2nd floor. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area, all dish areas, ceiling, wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Feb 18, 2026 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap between front entrance middle doors. Must rodent proof doors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling ceiling paint patches above pastry sales (1st floor). Instructed manager must remove peeling ceiling paint.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jan 13, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap between front entrance middle doors. Must rodent proof doors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling ceiling paint patches above pastry sales (1st floor). Instructed manager must remove peeling ceiling paint.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jan 6, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   9 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 10 live small flies on walls at 2nd floor dishmachine room, 10 live small flies on walls at gelato area and 1 live roach on sink at 2nd floor dishmachine room. Instructed manager must remove all insect activity by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Advised to call pest control operator for service.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap between front entrance middle doors. Must rodent proof doors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1st floor walk in coolers with rusted shelving. Instructed manager to repaint or replace racks.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on dishwash area shelves, drain boards and lower side of drain boards and interior/exterior of all sinks at all prep areas and dishwash areas. Instructed manager must clean and maintain shelves and sinks.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed sinks pipes leaking at coffee station. Instructed manager must repair all sinks leaks at coffee station and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain with heavy soil and debris build up in 1st floor coffee shop area instructed manager to clean an maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on floor at and around coffee station and 2nd floor dishwash room. Must keep floor dry/clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling ceiling paint patches above pastry sales (1st floor). Instructed manager must remove peeling ceiling paint.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling light bulbs (x2) burned out at 2nd floor dishwash room. Must replace with working ceiling light bulbs.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager with no food allergen training. Facility operating two restaurants. Instructed manager to ensure all certified food managers have food allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Dec 11, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed 1st floor walk in coolers with rusted shelving. Instructed manager to repaint or replace racks

     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: 6-501.13 observed floor drain with heavy soil and debris build up in 1st floor coffee shop area instructed manager to clean an maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed certified food manager with no food allergen training. Facility operating two restaurants. Instructed manager to ensure all certified food managers have food allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Dec 2, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 hand washing sinks with no hot water. Hand washing sinks in 1st floor customer bathroom and men's locker room had a maximum hot water temperature of 46 f. Instructed manager to ensure all hand washing sinks have a minimum hot water temperature of 100 f. 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 2 hot water dish machines in upstairs bar area providing final a utensil surface temperature of 149 f. Instructed manager to ensure all hot water dish machines provide a final utensil surface temperature of 160 f. Dish machines tagged. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at inadequate tempertures ranging from 48-54 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold foods are held at 41 and below. Manager discarded 1/2 pound of sandwiches with sliced tomatoes, 1/2 pound of egg danishes, 5 pounds butter, 1/4 gallon buttermilk, 1/2 pound cooked mushrooms, and 1/4 pan cut leafy greens ($150) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food storage containers with no common name listed. Instructed manager to label food.

     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 more than 50 small flies throughout facility and 2 live roaches. Small flies found in the following areas: bakery, dish room, room adjacent to cooking school, and upstairs bar areas. 1 live roach found in bakery area and 1 live roach found in upstairs bar area near cooking school. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1st floor walk in coolers with rusted shelving. Instructed manager to repaint or replace racks

     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: Observed 2nd floor rear bar area with broken cooler door. Door comes apart when grabbed. Instructed manager to repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed shelving inside coolers with debris build up. Instructed manager to 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: Observed floor drain with heavy soil and debris build up in 1st floor coffee shop area instructed manager to clean an maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager with no food allergen training. Facility operating two restaurants. Instructed manager to ensure all certified food managers have food allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Sep 4, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   15 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 cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and 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

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates and pallets being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas on 1st and 2nd floors. Must remove all and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning

     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: Observed 2 door reach in coolers in the follwing areas: vino and roman style pizza areas; fluid is draining into interior or 2 door reach cooler, instructed to repair and maintain

     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 in 2nd floor dish area: facuet broken sprayer at 1 comp. Sink by high temp dishwasher, instucted replace spayer at 1 comp sink and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 comp. Sink in butcher area spraying from facuet, instrcuted tor repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed faucet in main kitchen prep 2 compartment sink with no hot water avaliable, instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in bakery area backflow device is leaking onto floor, instructed to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor in food storage on 1st and 2nd floors food storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and dry storage areas on 1st and 2nd floor. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area, all dish areas, ceiling, wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Oserved condensation dripping from above hvac ductwork system in 2nd fl. On to floor near 2nd floor disharea, instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in the following areas wall baseboards peeling off wall 1st floor cold prep, 1st fl dish, bakery, and prep areas

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the food prep/1st and 2nd fl dishwashing areas, staff locker rooms mens & womens in poor repair. Must repair and provide ceiling tiles that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 4 inch hole in wall in dry storage/dock area, instructed to repiar and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand sinks throughout facility on 1st and 2nd floor in disrepair with drying provision acess door taped closed and broken off, instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in hood ventalation area on 1st and 2nd floor prep with burned out light bulbs, instrcuted to replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Aug 28, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 critical19 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink in cooler prep area on 1st floor not accessible blocked by grocery cart.instructed that sink must be accessible and maintained at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Citation combined with above violation

     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 the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at both customer toilet rooms on 2nd fl ranging from (72.3f to 78.5f), 1st floor customer toilet room temp ranging from (68.2f to 84.7), instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority 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 paper towel hand-sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation 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 both high temperature warewashing machines in 2nd floor dish area not meeting hot water sanitizer requirements of at least 180f for the final rinse temperature. Technican arrived on site, shorter conveyer side started working correctly, technican attempted to change other mechanical dishmachine to low temp however it did not reach required concentration. Advised facility not to use dishmachine until repairs are made. Violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 25 live cockroach on 1st fl pastry 5-7 live cockroaches coffee area/ pizza area, 5-7 live cockroach on 2nd fl bakery, 7-10 live cockroach in vino area behind expresso maker 5-10 live cockroaches in dish area behind vino. Also observed approximately 75 small flies throughout facilityy in the following areas: customer and staff locker /toilet rooms on 1st and 2nd floor, food storage, prep areas 1st and 2nd fl, dry storage warehouse, dock garbage area. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency, additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates and pallets being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas on 1st and 2nd floors. Must remove all and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     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: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and 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

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door reach in coolers in the follwing areas: vino and roman style pizza areas; fluid is draining into interior or 2 door reach cooler, 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: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas on 1st and 2nd floor. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in bakery area backflow device is leaking onto floor, instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed faucet in main kitchen prep 2 compartment sink with no hot water avaliable, instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in 2nd floor dish area: facuet broken and non-food grade hoses attached to obtain a water source in place of missing sprayer at 1 comp. Sink by high temp dishwasher, instucted to stop this practice, replace spayer at 1 comp sink and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 comp. Sink in butcher area spraying from facuet, instrcuted tor repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 4 inch hole in wall in dry storage/dock area, instructed to repiar and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the food prep/1st and 2nd fl dishwashing areas staff locker rooms mens & womens in poor repair. Must repair and provide ceiling tiles that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and dry storage areas on 1st and 2nd floor. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area, all dish areas, ceiling, wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in the following areas wall baseboards peeling off wall 1st floor cold prep, 1st fl dish, bakery, and prep areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand sinks throughout facility on 1st and 2nd floor in disrepair with drying provision acess door taped closed and broken off, instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Oserved condensation dripping from above hvac ductwork system in 2nd fl. On to floor near 2nd floor disharea, instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor in food storage on 1st and 2nd floors food storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in hood ventalation area on 1st and 2nd floor prep with burned out light bulbs, instrcuted to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2594571 conducted on 5/14/24. Previous core violations not corrected: (#51) 5-205.15: observed non-working handwashing sink in second floor southside women's washroom. Handwashing sink is located on south eastside of washroom. Instructed to repair handwashing sink. Note there are three others properly working handwashing sinks in said washroom. (#56)6-501.14: observed dust on ceiling in first floor hot central kitchen above prep tables. Instructed to clean ceilings in first floor hot central kitchen above prep tables and maintain. Observed dust on condensor covers in cold prep room in central kitchen. Instructed to clean condensor covers in cold prep room in central kitchen and maintain priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

9. Aug 8, 2024 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

10. Jun 28, 2024 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dump sink is in disrepair in coffee area, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • 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 original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. 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

11. May 28, 2024 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed openings on entrance doors left door right side, right door left side and double doors in middle. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. Observed opening at left side base of exterior dock door near dumpster area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: observed small ice machine in seafood area with beige moldlike substance around ice shoot and observed black moldlike substance on upper interior. Instructed to clean and sanitize small ice machune in seafood area to prevent contamination of ice. Observed large ice machine in vino area with black moldlike substance on upper interior. Instructed to clean and sanitize large ice machine in vino area to prevent contamination of ice. Observed black moldlike substance on upper interior and around ice shoot of large ice machine in hot central kitchen. Instructed to clean and sanitize large ice machine in hot central kitchen to prevent contamination of ice.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed non working handwashing sink in second floor southside women's washroom. Handwashing sink is located on south eastside of washroom. Instructed to repair handwashing sink. Note there are three other properly working handwashing sinks in said washroom.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust on ceiling in first floor hot central kitchen above prep tables. Instructed to clean ceilings in first floor hot central kitchen above prep tables and maintain. Observed dust on condensor covers in cold prep room in central kitchen. Instructed to clean condensor covers in cold prep room in central kitchen and maintain.

      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: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

12. May 23, 2024 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violations not corrected from inspection report #2594571 dated 05/14/2024. Instructed to correct. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued. Observed approximately 30 small flies throughout facility. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity and clean affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 5/14/2024. Observed no irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed openings on entrance doors left door right side, right door left side and double doors in middle. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. Observed opening at left side base of exterior dock door near dumpster area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: observed small ice machine in seafood area with beige moldlike substance around ice shoot and observed black moldlike substance on upper interior. Instructed to clean and sanitize small ice machune in seafood area to prevent contamination of ice. Observed large ice machine in vino area with black moldlike substance on upper interior. Instructed to clean and sanitize large ice machine in vino area to prevent contamination of ice. Observed black moldlike substance on upper interior and around ice shoot of large ice machine in hot central kitchen. Instructed to clean and sanitize large ice machine in hot central kitchen to prevent contamination of ice.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed non working handwashing sink in second floor southside women's washroom. Handwashing sink is located on south eastside of washroom. Instructed to repair handwashing sink. Note there are three other properly working handwashing sinks in said washroom.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust on ceiling in first floor hot central kitchen above prep tables. Instructed to clean ceilings in first floor hot central kitchen above prep tables and maintain. Observed dust on condensor covers in cold prep room in central kitchen. Instructed to clean condensor covers in cold prep room in central kitchen and m

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

13. May 14, 2024 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Corrected on site city of chicago certified foodservice manager arrived on site at 10.:09am. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap at handwashing sinks in pizza parlor area and bar. Corrected on site hand soap provided for handwashing sinks in pizza parlor area and bar. Instructed hand cleanser shall be provided at all handwashing sinks at all times. 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 improper minimum water temperature of 86.4f at handwashing sink in men's employee washroom. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods held at improper temperatures ranging between 50.1-55.6f. Cold tcs foods held at improper temperature, mozzarella cheese(50.1f and 55.6f), provolone cheese(54.0f) and shrimp(55.2f). Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $100 weighing 20 lbs. 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 asterisk on menus identifying which animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no disclosure on menus stating which animal derived are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add asterisk to animal derived foods that are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order and disclosure to menus stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. 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 30 small flies throughout facility. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity and clean affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 5/14/2024. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings on entrance doors left door right side, right door left side and double doors in middle. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. Observed opening at left side base of exterior dock door near dumpster area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small ice machine in seafood area with beige moldlike substance around ice shoot and observed black moldlike substance on upper interior. Instructed to clean and sanitize small ice machune in seafood area to prevent contamination of ice. Observed large ice machine in vino area with black moldlike substance on upper interior. Instructed to clean and sanitize large ice machine in vino area to prevent contamination of ice. Observed black moldlike substance on upper interior and around ice shoot of large ice machine in hot central kitchen. Instructed to clean and sanitize large ice machine in hot central kitchen to prevent contamination of ice.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed non working handwashing sink in second floor southside women's washroom. Handwashing sink is located on south eastside of washroom. Instructed to repair handwashing sink. Note there are three other properly working handwashing sinks in said washroom.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling in first floor hot central kitchen above prep tables. Instructed to clean ceilings in first floor hot central kitchen above prep tables and maintain. Observed dust on condensor covers in cold prep room in central kitchen. Instructed to clean condensor covers in cold prep room in central kitchen and maintain.

      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: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Corrected on site city of chicago certified foodservice manager arrived on site at 10:09am. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

14. Oct 10, 2023 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all heavy equipment, microwaves, cooling/ freezing units, prep tables, storage spaces in all operating/and non-operating prep areas with accumulated dried food debris on surfaces.instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expresso machine drainpipe leaking onto floor in lavazza coffee prep area, causing pooling water, milk, etc. Noted hot water handle on 3 compartment sink in 2nd floor dish room in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition as required by code.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in all prep areas with storage spaces accumulated food debris underneath all heavy equipment and shelving units. Noted pooling water underneath gelato machines and excessive water on dishwashing area floors during the time of inspection. Instructed to remove to prevent pest harborage

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in the pasta restaurant's rear dry storage area.must provide. Noted all missing bulbs in ceiling of 1st walk-in cooler in basement upon entering prep area. Instructed to replace bulbs and increase lighting

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

15. Sep 19, 2023 Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sink in bar/coffee prep area connected to pizza pasta restaurant 2nd floor. Instructed to provide for employee use as required by code. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all heavy equipment, microwaves, cooling/ freezing units, prep tables, storage spaces in all operating/and non-operating prep areas with accumulated dried food debris on surfaces.instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expresso machine drainpipe leaking onto floor in lavazza coffee prep area, causing pooling water, milk, etc. Noted hot water handle on 3 compartment sink in 2nd floor dish room in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition as required by code.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food preparation sink in place in 2nd floor wine bar/coffee prep area connected to la pizza pasta restaurant. Instructed to provide as required.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in all prep areas with storage spaces accumulated food debris underneath all heavy equipment and shelving units. Noted pooling water underneath gelato machines and excessive water on dishwashing area floors during the time of inspection. Instructed to remove to prevent pest harborage

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in the pasta restaurant's rear dry storage area.must provide. Noted all missing bulbs in ceiling of 1st walk-in cooler in basement upon entering prep area. Instructed to replace bulbs and increase lighting

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

16. Aug 4, 2023 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all heavy equipment, microwaves, cooling/ freezing units, prep tables, storage spaces in all operating/and non-operating prep areas with accumulated dried food debris on surfaces.instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expresso machine drainpipe leaking onto floor in lavazza coffee prep area causing pooling water, milk etc,. Noted hot water handle on 3 compartment sink in 2nd floor dish room in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition as required by code.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in all prep areas with and storage spaces accumulated food debris underneath all heavy equipment and shelving units. Noted pooling water underneath gelato machines and excessive water on dishwashng area floors during time of inspection. Instructed to remove in order to prevent pest harborage

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in the pasta restaurant rear dry storage area.must provide. Noted all missing bulbs in ceiling of 1st walk in cooler in basement upon entering prep area. Instructed to replace bulbs and increase lighting

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

17. Jul 28, 2023 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 small black live flies in in 1st floor bakery/gelato prep sitting on all heavy equipment, ceilings, on surfaces of kitchenware, approximatley 10 flying throughout dishwashing area, approximately 25 on walls and rolling carts throughout pasta prep and approximately 15 flying throughout fresh cheese prep area. Noted approximately 12 small and large rodent droppings along window ledge behind heavy equipment in lavazza coffee prep area (1st floor), noted approximately 35 small droppings scattered along the black door entry of unused bread oven as well as 12 droppings on floor in front of flour bags and shelving units in foccacia bread prep area. Instructed to contact pest conrtol for additional service. Must eliminate evidence of pest activity on premise. 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: Observed all heavy equipment, microwaves, cooling/ freezing units, prep tables, storage spaces in all operating/and non-operating prep areas with accumulated dried food debris on surfaces.instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expresso machine drainpipe leaking onto floor in lavazza coffee prep area causing pooling water, milk etc,. Noted hot water handle on 3 compartment sink in 2nd floor dish room in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition as required by code.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in all prep areas with and storage spaces accumulated food debris underneath all heavy equipment and shelving units. Noted pooling water underneath gelato machines and excessive water on dishwashng area floors during time of inspection. Instructed to remove in order to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in the pasta restaurant rear dry storage area.must provide. Noted all missing bulbs in ceiling of 1st walk in cooler in basement upon entering prep area. Instructed to replace bulbs and increase lighting

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

18. Jul 26, 2023 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Paper towels not provided at the following handsinks; 1st floor gelateria prep area, cannoli and candy prep,2nd floor pizzeria prep, and both handsinks located in 2nd floor dish washing area.all prep areas were in use during the time of the inspection. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain at all times, for proper handwashing. Prioriy 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 both handsinks located in (in use dishwashing area) unaccesible during time of inspection. Noted large rolling carts stacked in front of said sinks and broken tableware, employee food items, spray bottles and hand towels stuffed inside basin. Instructed pic to remove all items. Handsinks must be accesible at all times for emloyee use. Priority foundation 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 large ice machine on premise with accumulated thick brown slime formed on top of ice inside of bin. Noted pink and black mixed substance dripping from interior lid onto ice as well as mold like patches throughout interior surfaces of additional ice machine located in basement. Both said ice machines are used for human consumption.instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize both machines and maintain as required by code.priority violation. #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed both in use high temperature dish machine located in dishwashing room not properly sanitizing during time of inspection. Noted final rinse at 133f and 151.0f. Instructed manager to discontinue use of both machines and repair to required sanitizing minimum termperatures.both machines were serviced during this time. Priority violation. #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following cold tcs items at imporper cold holding temperatures during the time of inspection; approximately 15 lbs of prepared sandwiches (salmon, sliced deli meat, cheese, tomatoes, etc,) located in lavazza display cooler ranging between 49.2f- 53.5f. Noted approimately 1.5 lbs of cooked shrimp @45.2f,2 lbs cooked chicken @ 48.7f located in fried street food prep area cold hold unit and approximately 6 lbs cooked pasta located in cold hold unit in pasta restaurant prep area @ 50.1f. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all said items during time of inspection. Instructed to hold all cold tcs foods @ 41f and below at all times. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 small black live flies in in 1st floor bakery/gelato prep sitting on all heavy equipment, ceilings, on surfaces of kitchenware, approximatley 10 flying throughout dishwashing area, approximately 25 on walls and rolling carts throughout pasta prep and approximately 15 flying throughout fresh cheese prep area. Noted approximately 12 small and large rodent droppings along window ledge behind heavy equipment in lavazza coffee prep area (1st floor), noted approximately 35 small droppings scattered along the black door entry of unused bread oven as well as 12 droppings on floor in front of flour bags and shelving units in foccacia bread prep area. Instructed to contact pest conrtol for additional service. Must eliminate evidence of pest activity on premise. 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: Observed all heavy equipment, microwaves, cooling/ freezing units, prep tables, storage spaces in all operating/and non-operating prep areas with accumulated dried food debris on surfaces.instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expresso machine drainpipe leaking onto floor in lavazza coffee prep area causing pooling water, milk etc,. Noted hot water handle on 3 compartment sink in 2nd floor dish room in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition as required by code.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in all prep areas with and storage spaces accumulated food debris underneath all heavy equipment and shelving units. Noted pooling water underneath gelato machines and excessive water on dishwashng area floors during time of inspection. Instructed to remove in order to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in the pasta restaurant rear dry storage area.must provide. Noted all missing bulbs in ceiling of 1st walk in cooler in basement upon entering prep area. Instructed to replace bulbs and increase lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

19. Feb 1, 2023 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.13:hand soap provided at food prep sink at pizza station. Facility must relocate wall mounted soap to hand sink area

      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: 3-302.12: labels not provided on squeeze bottles and seasoning containers in the following area; 2nd floor pasta section, 2nd floor frita section, and 2nd pizza pasta section. Facility must provide.

      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: 3-305.11: food storage baskets stored on the floor in class prep area. Items must be placed 6 inches above the floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14: in-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. Found on prep-surfaces throughout all facility areas. Cloths used to wipe surfaces and equipment shall be held in a proper sanitizer solution. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. In-use cloths must be laundered dailiy.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: milk crates used as elevation throughout facility. Facility must remove and replace with shelving that is easy to monitor debris underneath and that is smooth and easily cleanable.

      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: 5-204.12: backflow prevention devices not located at water station in pizza & more section and coffee machines scattered on 2nd and 1st floor. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.16: waste receptacles not found near hand sink scattered throughout the facility. Waste receptacles must be placed near each hand washing sink in the facility.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: food allergen certifications not provided on site for on sitr city certified managers. All city certified managers must obtain a valid food allergen certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

20. Jan 25, 2023 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    9 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Soap not provided at the following hand sinks; 2nd floor raw meat station, 2nd floor vino dish area, 2nd floor bread station behind pizza area, 1st floor kitchen prep area. Facility must ensure that soap is provided at every hand sink in the facility. Manager provided soap at time 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: Paper towels not provided at hand sinks in the following areas; 2nd floor veggie butcher station, 2nd floor meat area, 2nd floor bread station behind pizza area, pizza pasta area. Facility must ensure that disposable paper towels are always provdided at every hand sink. Manager provided paper towels while on site. See above for 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: Hand soap provided at food prep sink at pizza station. Facility must relocate wall mounted soap to hand sink area.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Facility is not maintaining an approved record keeping system for shellstock tags. Observed large folder where all tags are kept and is not in chronological order. Facility must maintain an approved record keeping system for shellstock tags. On site manager is currently reorganizing shell stock tags that have been held for 90 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Facility is comingling shellstock in seafood display case. Observed different species of shellstock stored in same ice display case. Facility must not comingle shellstock with batches that have different certification numbers, harvest dates, or growing areas. On site manager separated shellstock in display case while on site. See above for priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black slime residue in interior of ice machines located in house keeping area and in 1st floor kitchen. Facility must wash, rinse, sanitize and maintain interior of ice machines. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 ciation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed gluten pasta measured at 54.6f and premade truffle butter measured at 56.6f located in pizza pasta prep-line cooler next to hand sink. Approximately 9 pounds of combined product at an estimated cost of $83 was discared on site. Priority violation 7-38-005 ciation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Rop "saloomi" item located on 2nd floor cheese area is being prepared without complying with approved varience procedures. Did not observe date labeling on rop items. Facility must provide proper date labeling and must comply with approved haccp plans and varience procedures. Approximately 15 pounds of saloomi at an estimated cost of $50 was discared on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005 ciation issued.

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Prep-line cooler next to handsink located on 2nd floor pizza pasta area is measured at impoper temperature. Temperature measured at 50f. All items discarded on site (see violation #22). Unit was tagged and held for inspection. Facility cannot use unit until it maintains a temperature of 41f and below and must contact cdpdfood@cityofchicago.org when unit is ready to use to have local inspector verify that unit is in proper condition. Priority violation 7-38-005 ciation issued.

      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: Labels not provided on squeeze bottles and seasoning containers in the following area; 2nd floor pasta section, 2nd floor frita section, and 2nd pizza pasta section. Facility must provide.

      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 small black flying insect activty in the following areas; 2nd floor bar island (measured approximately 45); 1st floor back gelato prep area (measured approximately 25); 1st floor pastry kitchen production (measured approximately 30). Facility must work with a license pest control company to eliminate small black flying insects in the facility. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) ciation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Food storage baskets stored on the floor in class prep area. Items must be placed 6 inches above the floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. Found on prep-surfaces throughout all facility areas. Cloths used to wipe surfaces and equipment shall be held in a proper sanitizer solution. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. In-use cloths must be laundered dailiy.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Milk crates used as elevation throughout facility. Facility must remove and replace with shelving that is easy to monitor debris underneath and that is smooth and easily cleanable.

      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: Backflow prevention devices not located at water station in pizza & more section and coffee machines scattered on 2nd and 1st floor. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Waste receptacles not found near hand sink scattered throughout the facility. Waste receptacles must be placed near each hand washing sink in the facility.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations dated from 9/12/2022 report #:2563493 has not been corrected. #43) 4-601.11: fan covers in walk-in units is not clean, heavy dust buildup. #47) 4-101.11(b, c, d, e): interior surfaces for cooler door missing insturcted to provide a smooth and easy to clean cover at lavazza in pastry section. #55) 6-201.11: ceiling vent in vino dish area, above frita expedite station, and pastry production area with heavy dust build-up. Instructed to clean and maintain. #56) 6-303.11: inadequate lighting in main kitchen fish walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Food allergen certifications not provided on site for on sitr city certified managers. All city certified managers must obtain a valid food allergen certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

21. Sep 12, 2022 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Obstructed hand wash sink at front pastry service line. sink and faucet are taped across for not to use the sink. instructed not to obstructed hand wash sinks during operation. priority foundation violation 7-38-30(c)

      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: spray bottle not labeled at 2nd floor kitchen. instructed to label.

      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: fly trap above food prep cooler, instructed to relocate away from open food.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: food handler with long hair that is not contained in a 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: interior surfaces for cooler door missing covers, exposed insulation at 1st floor coffee station, instructed to provide smooth easy to clean cover.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: fan covers in walk-in coolers not clean, heavy dust build-up, interior surfaces for ice maker not to 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: ceiling vent at food prep areas with heavy dust build-up instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: inadequate lighting in main kitchen prep walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

22. Oct 14, 2021 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found a cooler in the lavazza area missing the the metal interior part of the door. Found the pastry walk-in cooler door frame in disrepair. Must repair/replace metal coverings/panels.

      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: Milk crates being used as shelving throughout entire facility. Must remove from premises and provide shelving that is free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy grime build up on the inside portion of the can opener holder located in the 2nd rear prep area. Must clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found a leak coming from the underneath pipe connected to the pipa line handwashing sink. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Both first floor unisex public restrooms are missing covered waste receptacles. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy old flour build up on the floors behind equipment in the 2nd floor bakery area. Must detail clean behind equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Noted missing allergen training certificates. Must provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago certified food managers and maintain on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

23. Jan 13, 2021 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs are needed in the first floor hand washing sinks in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed water pressure must be increased in the employee's women's toilet room. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

24. Jan 6, 2021 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs are needed in the first floor hand washing sinks in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity. Observed about 5 live small flies in the toilet room on the 1st floor toilet room and about 30 small flies located in the front pastry food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed water pressure must be increased in the employee's women's toilet room. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

25. Jan 21, 2020 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Facility not complying with the variance/haccp plan and procedures that were submitted and approved by the health dept as basis for the modification or waiver. Found several vacuumed package cooked food ( beef, chicken, pork )stored in walk-in cooler with no date on bags. Instructed to adhere to the approved haccp plan procedure. Priority violation 7-38-005. 40lb discarded valued @$200.

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer found in fresh meat display cooler, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Several bulk food containers ( flour, salt ) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Several food handlers not wearing proper hair restraint, hair is sticking out, instructed to wear properly.

      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: Loose wires noted on food strainers. Instructed to use sound utensils.

      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: Chipped walls through out fresh pasta making station, pantry clean utensils rack, instructed to install a durable smooth surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

26. Oct 28, 2019 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

27. Jun 7, 2019 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed preset tableware in the dining areas, uncovered & exposed to potential contamination. Must remove/cover/invert all food contact surfaces of the preset tableware to prevent potential exposure to contamination. -

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: - observed a slight leak from the bottom of the dish machine in the 2nd fl coffee station. Must repair and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

28. Mar 15, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: - observed commingled shellfish (3.5lbs mussels, 1.5lbs oysters, 1lb clams) in the fish monger display cooler. Multiple sources of shellfish and their shell stock tags were stored commingled together and without separation identification. Violation was corrected on site by the facility discarding the items with a reported total value of $122.34. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: - observed a slight debris buildup on the interior of the large ice machine in the 2nd fl service area. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: - must provide proper labels for date marking the preparation and consume by/discard date of all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs. 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: - must provide consumer advisory (on site), reminder (in the menu), and disclosure (by the food items) for all undercooked foods. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: - observed various coolers in the 2nd fl food prep areas without conspicuously placed, and easily readable thermometers. Must provide for all coolers and hot hold units.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed some "grab and go" food items offered for sale without allergen labeling. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-005. No citation issued.

      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: - observed preset tableware in the dining areas, uncovered & exposed to potential contamination. Must remove/cover/invert all food contact surfaces of the preset tableware to prevent potential exposure to contamination.

      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: - must provide a detailed, step by step, cleaning procedure for all food-contact utensils and equipment (large pots, dough mixers, etc) that are too large to be submerged in the three compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: - observed excess food debris and grime buildup in the floor drain in the mozzarella lab. Must detail clean and maintain. Observed excessive dust/dirt buildup on the backflow prevention device the pipes by the large ice machine in the 2nd fl service area. Must detail clean and maintain. Observed an excessive accumulation of standing water in the 2nd floor dish pit. Must remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: - observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the employee women's toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

29. May 3, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods (soft cheeses) held at improper temperatures between 44.9 f and 52.7 f held inside cheese reach in cooler. However said cheese reach in cooler ambient air temperature at 38.3 f. Instructed manager potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 f or below if held cold. All out of temperature cheese voluntarilly discarded at this time. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some reach in coolers door rubber gaskets ripped at pasta restaurant, prep areas paper towel dispensers doors not self closing also gelato dipper well missing stopper. Instructed manager to repair/replace all damaged paper towel dispensers at prep areas, replace all damaged coolerd door rubber gaskets also must provide stopper for gelato dipper well.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt build up on floor at cold central station under equipment and along walls also observed food build up on floor in pasty walk in cooler and freezer. Must clean floor 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: Missing wall coves behind butcher 3-compartment sink also 1st floor dish pit entry door missing wall cove. Must repair walls at said areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Pastry walk in freezer light bulb not working. Must replace with working light bulb.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 1st floor locker rooms cluttered. Instructed manager to elevate all items off floor or remove items.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager all food handlers with beards must wear beard restraints.

30. Oct 12, 2017 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Pasta station prep area exposed to customer contamination. Instructed to install a sneeze guard to cover in front of the 2 seats area or remove chairs across from exposed prep table. Condensation noted above clean utensils storage in fritto station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Damaged wall at osteria station. Moldy boxes in walk-in cooler. Instructed to maintain.

31. Oct 5, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water through out facility, hot water temperature reading at 83f at all sinks. Instructed mgr to keep hot water temperature at minimum of 110f for ware washing sinks. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. Engineer on site rest hot water tank and temperature recovered by the end of inspection to 140f.

    • 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 insects control, found over 60 live fruit flies on walls of pizza and pastry stations. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. Pest control service recommended. Serious citation issued 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: Disposable containers used as a food scoop. Instructed to use proper scoop.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Pasta station prep area exposed to customer contamination. Instructed to install a sneeze guard to cover in front of the 2 seats area or remove chairs across from exposed prep table. Condensation noted above clean utensils storage in fritto station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Heavy dust build-up noted on fan cover in sea food walk-in cooler. 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: Damaged wall at osteria station. Moldy boxes in walk-in cooler. Instructed to maintain.

32. Aug 28, 2017 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food debris noted at bottom shelf of drawer cooler at pasta station. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer at prep cooler at pasta station, instructed to provide.

33. Jun 19, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found prep cooler temp at 51.4f in meat and cheese (safo )station, cooler is used to store perishables. Instructed to keep all coolers at 40f or lower. Cooler is tagged not allowed to use. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature, found 13 quarts of liquid egs at temp ranging between 47.4-51.4f stored in said cooler, instructed to keep such items at 40f or lower. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a) items discarded valued at $40.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Spray bottles in kitchen not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Disposable spoons and cups used as a multi-use utensils, instructed to use proper utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Fan covers in walk-in coolers not clean, heavy dust build-up noted, 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: Walls around prep table in poor repair, chipped paint noted in resh pasta station, also in dry storage rooms, instructed to install a durable smooth surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employee toilet rooms missing a hand washing sign, instructed to install

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: A drain line draining in hand sink at fresh pasta station. Instructed to relocate drain line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found several food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraint, instructed mgr to have all with proper beard restraint.

34. Dec 9, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to label bulk food containers behind gastro fresh pasta.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove dust buildup from the beams running to the ceiling above the ice machine behind osteria and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean and maintain the gaskets around the reach-in refrigerator behind the meat display cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water accumulation behind the cooking equipment of osteria and also water buildup on the floor throughout the dishroom on the 2nd floor. Instructed to mop above mentioned areas 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: The metal and rubber trim is ripping away from the wall around osteria. Instructed to re-apply baseboard and trimp to provide a smooth easily cleanable surface around the walls and floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak under the high temperature dishmachine on the floor which has led to water spewing out onto the floor throughout dishroom. Must repair leak and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slow draining hand sink at osteria. Instructed to contact a plumber to provide adequate drainage and maintain.

35. Aug 16, 2016 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed condensation on the bottom shelf of the reach-in cooler at osteria. Instructed to repair refrigeration unit and maintain. No food was in contact with condensation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace several pitted, deep grooved cutting boards on premises 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: Missing coving outside of the dishroom on the 1st floor; area where coving is missing has black build-up on the wall. Instructed to replace missing coving and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees handling cheese without a hair net. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restrains to confine hair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution in between use.

36. Aug 12, 2016 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

      Inspector’s note: Source of cross contamination not controlled in the dishroom: observed one employee running the high temperature dishmachine in the dishroom that was running dirty trays and dishes through the machine, then handling the clean trays and dishes after running the machine without washing hands in between handling dirty dishes and trays. Instructed to have two employees in the dishroom; one handling dirty trays and one unloading clean trays as they run through the machine. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Found high temperature dishwashing machine in use and unable to adequately sanitize 150f at time of inspection. Instructed to have unit serviced so that it properly sanitizes (180f or above at all times). Instructed to have unit serviced so that it sanitizes at the required temperature of 180f. Unit was tagged and cannot be used until re-inspected by cdph. Once fixed please fax a letter to 312-746-4240 or email us at cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed condensation on the bottom shelf of the reach-in cooler at osteria. Instructed to repair refrigeration unit and maintain. No food was in contact with condensation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace several pitted, deep grooved cutting boards on premises and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on the fan vent cover, condenser and ceiling in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail 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: Missing coving outside of the dishroom on the 1st floor; area where coving is missing has black build-up on the wall. Instructed to replace missing coving and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees handling cheese without a hair net. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restrains to confine hair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution in between use.

37. Apr 26, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    7 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 handled scoops lying handle down in the food at safo restaurant. Instructed to remove the scoop, wash, rinse, and sanitize. Instructed to store scoops in the food with the handle facinng up or store in a seperate container in between use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a rubber piece of trim around the interior door of the ice bin behind the retail fish display cooler torn and partially hanging over the ice. Instructed to cut the piece of trim before it ends up in the ice as a physical contamination and to replace the trim.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The wheels on the flat top grill at the hot central kitchen is broken, in poor repair. Instructed to replace the wheels and maintain all grill components.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove old tape that is peeling away from a food cart in rear prep to prevent physical contamination. Remove dust buildup under the condenser of the walk-in seafood cooler and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed flour on the floor in the dry storage closet behind the pizza oven. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The gaskets on the faucet head of the 3-compartment sink in the basement are broken and leaking. Instructed to replace gaskets on the faucet head and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees on the 2nd floor with thick scruffy beards handling and preparing food. Instructed employeees to wear beard guards or to shave.

38. Jan 13, 2016 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 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 a handled scoop with the handle facing down in a container of ice and shellfish. Instructed to remove the scoop, wash, rinse, and sanitize. Instructed to store scoops in the food with the handle facinng up or store in a seperate container in between use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean and maintain fan vent covers in various reach-in and walk-in coolers throughout store to remove dust debris buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles missing above the dishmachines in the dish room and dust buildup on the ceiling tiles in the same room surrounding the ceiling vent. Instructed to replace missing tiles and detail clean the tiles soiled with dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe under the tilt skillet. Instructed to repair pipe to prevent leakage and maintain.

39. Jan 12, 2016 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an employee preparing ready to eat foods with bare hand contact: observed an employee preparing a sandwich behind the deli with her bare hands. Instructed employees "no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods at all times." manager voluntarily discarded sandwich, food handler washed her hands, applied a new pair of gloves, and prepared a new sandwich. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Found high temperature dishwashing machine in use and unable to adequately sanitize 143.2f at time of inspection. Instructed to have unit serviced so that it properly sanitizes (180f or above at all times). Instructed to have unit serviced so that it sanitizes at the required temperature of 180f. Unit was tagged and cannot be used until re-inspected by cdph. Once fixed please fax a letter to 312-746-4240 or email us at cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a handled scoop with the handle facing down in a container of ice and shellfish. Instructed to remove the scoop, wash, rinse, and sanitize. Instructed to store scoops in the food with the handle facinng up or store in a seperate container in between use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean and maintain fan vent covers in various reach-in and walk-in coolers throughout store to remove dust debris buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles missing above the dishmachines in the dish room and dust buildup on the ceiling tiles in the same room surrounding the ceiling vent. Instructed to replace missing tiles and detail clean the tiles soiled with dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe under the tilt skillet. Instructed to repair pipe to prevent leakage and maintain.

40. Dec 17, 2015 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

41. Aug 12, 2015 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

42. Aug 5, 2015 Fail

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk at improper temperature ranging from 58.2f-61.7f degrees in (2) gallon containers on the service counter of coffee prep area on 1st floor. Instructed to keep all cold food items refrigerated at 40f or lower. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). Manager discarded milk.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine #8 on 2nd fl. Dishroom, with visible mold like substance (black/slimy) on interior panel and ice chute. Instructed to remove ice clean/sanitize interior of ice machine. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • 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 small flying insects on premises in the following areas on the 2nd floor: 30 on wall, ceiling and equipment of bakery area; 20 at backhouse of pizza station on 2nd floor on shelves, boxes and wall; 15 in rotisserie area. Observed 40 small flying insects on wall, ceiling of 1st floor in backhouse of ice cream area. Must remove. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up on exhaust fan housing at ceiling above prep tables in cold central kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor of produce cooler on first floor, remove flour from floor along wallbase at corners in 2nd fl. Bakery area and in walk-in cooler and proofer in same area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove flour build-up on wall in bakery where fire wood is stored.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter along the side of oven at 2nd fl bakery station prep area to prevent flying insect harborage. Organize and maintain at all times.

43. May 11, 2015 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in rear hallway, fresh pasta kitchen, walk-in freezer in central kitchen and dry food storage pantry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean wall at rear in fresh pasta prep area of dust build-up. Repair/replace cracked light panel at 1st fl dish room. Clean vent at ceiling in hallway behind chef's office of heavy dust build-up.

44. Apr 24, 2015 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

      Inspector’s note: Observed line cook wipe coutner with unsanitized towel, then a serving utensil and place same unetsil back in food proceed to wipe serving plate with the towel. Must properly sanitize wash cloths. 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 food handler rub face, scratched head, garnished food with bare hand and touched/positioned bread on plate to be served to customer. Instructed on proper handwashing, and bare hand contact. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace/repair broken and missing handles of salad top lids at cold station in baffo's.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in rear hallway, fresh pasta kitchen, walk-in freezer in central kitchen and dry food storage pantry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean wall at rear in fresh pasta prep area of dust build-up. Repair/replace cracked light panel at 1st fl dish room. Clean vent at ceiling in hallway behind chef's office of heavy dust build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace blown bulb at exhaust hood in osteria restaurant.

45. Oct 3, 2014 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 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 various exposed hand sinks in the central kitchen, cold kitchen and gelato without paper towels. Instructed to provide and maintain paper towels at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food items in pastry unlabeled. Instructed to label all bulk food items.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed baseboard coving missing at 1st floor dish machine room and in the hall way outside of it. Instructed to provide and maintain baseboards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler in the bakery prep area without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints while food is being handled.

46. Apr 29, 2014 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

47. Apr 8, 2014 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the microwave in the pastry prep kitchen and exposed handsink in the demo kitchen.

48. Dec 3, 2013 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install and maintain splash guards at the following exposed handwashing and 1-compartment sinks: fry, mozzarella, meat, fish, pizza pasta restaurants, pizza prep wait station and raw bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a threshold to the walk in freezer in the cooler kitchen prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide shields and/or shatter proof bulbs to the coffee station and cheese walk in cooler, pastry walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

49. Nov 25, 2013 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install and maintain splash guards at the following exposed handwashing and 1-compartment sinks: fry, mozzarella, meat, fish, pizza pasta restaurants, pizza prep wait station and raw bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a threshold to the walk in freezer in the cooler kitchen prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide shields and/or shatter proof bulbs to the coffee station and cheese walk in cooler, pastry walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

50. Nov 19, 2013 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found the following cold holding units in the specified prep areas not maintaining the proper temperature or not operational: display unit in the wine prep area; display coolers in the meat/cheese prep; mozzarella cheese retail cooler in the mozzarella retail; cooler in the meat restaurant area; butcher retail cooler reading at 64f; pasta display cooler at 84f; fish restaurant cooler at 58f; pizza cooler not on in pizza station; meat take away coolers are not operational. On the first floor the following were not operational: the walk in freezer in the cooler kitchen prep area; reach in coolers in the pastry baking prep area; coolers in the gelato prep, nutella prep, lavazza, panini and pastry kitchen prep areas. Units tagged. Instructed to have units at the required temperature of 40f (walk in freezer 0f) or lower. No citation issued. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Found the high temperature dish machine in the piazza prep area not able to maintain the required temperature of 180f or higher. Must have unit fixed. Unit tagged. No citation issued. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install and maintain splash guards at the following exposed handwashing and 1-compartment sinks: fry, mozzarella, meat, fish, pizza pasta restaurants, pizza prep wait station and raw bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal and maintain the exterior bricks around the bakery oven in the bakery prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a threshold to the walk in coolers and freezer in the cooler kitchen prep area. Must find source and control leak by the dish machine in the beer tasting bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must finish and maintain walls in the pizza wait station, fresh pasta and meat restaurant. Must seal around pipes under exposed hand washing in the wine station area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide shields and/or shatter proof bulbs to the coffee station and cheese walk in cooler

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must fix the loose faucet on the exposed hand washing sink in the rotisserie prep area. Must provide running water to the 2-comp. Sink in the cold prep area.