Pass

Oggi Trattoria

1461 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 29, 2026

Oggi Trattoria was last inspected on July 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

July 29, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed foil lined prep shelving units in prep. Instructed to remove and provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed mold like build up as well as dried food debris on internal and external surfaces of 2 door beer and wine cooler located in basement and bar and cooking/mixing equipment stored throughout prep. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain equipment.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed employee toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed 1 out 3 allergen training certifications on site during inspection. Instructed all managers to obtain as required.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed live cockroaches in bar; approximately 3 large black flies on tables in seating area; 40 small black live flies flying in the following areas throughout bar, dining, prep and rear, and basement storage areas. Noted flies on prep tables on top of soiled towels, heavy equipment, cardboard boxes, and exterior surfaces of cooling units. Noted one live cockroach inside bar handsink. Recommended contacting pest control for service; clean and sanitize all affected areas. Must eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled cloths airdrying on prep tables throughout prep area. Instructed to store inside solution at @ least 50 ppm in between uses.

      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: Observed foil lined prep shelving units in prep. Instructed to remove and provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed mold like build up as well as dried food debris on internal and external surfaces of 2 door beer and wine cooler located in basement and bar and cooking/mixing equipment stored throughout prep. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed garbage receptacle not covered in basement toilet room. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear storage space, paper goods/miscellaneus closet leading to garbage and rear basement storage space with items stored improperly on floor. Instructed to organize said areas and elevate at least 6 inches off floor and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 out 3 allergen training certifications on site during inspection. Instructed all managers to obtain as required.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: The low-temperature dishwashing machine was not sanitizing at the final rinse, and zero ppm of Chlorine was obtained on sanitizer test strips. I instructed the manager to provide the proper sanitizer concentration at the final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025: The machine is tagged, not allowed to be used, and must contact the office of CDPH for a tag removal request.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Improper thawing of frozen seafood, found frozen bags of seafood thawing in standing cold water, instructed to thaw frozen food according to health code, ie.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Unlabeled container above 3-comp sink, instructed to have all food/ non-food containers labeled.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior surfaces of the ice machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Repair the hot water handle of the exposed hand-washing sink in the dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an opening in the stainless steel wall beneath the 3-compartment sink. Management instructed to cover and repair the opening in the wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork 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 verifiable employee health policy on site at inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation was issued.

      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 no handwashing signage at the exposed handwashing sink located in the bar, employee restroom, and rear prep and dish area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    6 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation was issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Left one pager and instructed to maintain procedure and kit containing all necessary supplies, including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation was issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at any exposed handwashing or washbowl sinks throughout the facility. Instructed to provide soap at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation was 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 towels at handwashing sinks throughout the facility. Instructed to provide paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation was issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handwashing sink located in the bar, employee restroom, and rear prep and dish area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no working mechanical refrigeration throughout the facility. Instructed all refrigeration units must be turned on and maintained ambient temperatures at or below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation was issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation was issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizer test devices on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation was issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hood in kitchen does not turn on. Instructed to repair or replace so that hood works properly.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pizza oven is not underneath mechanical ventilation. Instructed to correct.

      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 foodservice manager certificate posted on site. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation was issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.