Stefani's Bottega Italiana
6075 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Restaurant ZIP 60646 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 11, 2025
Stefani's Bottega Italiana was last inspected on April 11, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 11, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general-
CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Observed soup and sauces being prepared with a cook-chill method without a variance from chicago department of public health. Product tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to cease cook-chill process until variance is obtained from chicago department of public health. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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GeneralFood handling
No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.
Inspector’s note: Observed cook-chill process being performed on site without variance from chicago department of public health. Instructed to apply to cdph for variance. See comments. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation combined with violation #29.
Official wording (code 32)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on prep cooler located next to handsink opposite salad station and build up of ice in walk-in freezer. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in pizza prep station covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple employees without food handler training. Instructed all 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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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no kit on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Left one pager and instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed handwashing sink in pizza prep area rendered inaccessible by a pot and utensil being placed inside basin. Instructed to maintain all handwashing sinks in a free and accessible manner. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot water dish machine maintaining an improper final rinse temperature of 155.1f. Machine tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to repair machine so that is capable of delivering a final rinse temperature between 180-192f and raise the surface temperature of utensils to at least 160f. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Observed vacuum packaging machine in basement prep area without required variance from city of chicago. Machine tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to cease vacuum packaging until a variance from chicago department of public health is obtained. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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GeneralFood handling
No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.
Inspector’s note: Observed vacuum packaging equipment on site and no variance from city of chicago. Machine tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to apply for variance from city of chicago. Citation combined with violation #29.
Official wording (code 32)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in pizza prep station covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor garbage dumpster overflowing with garbage and not able to have lid shut. Instructed to correct and maintain dumpsters with tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and grime in interior of microwave on cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple employees without food handler training. Instructed all 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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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on ice machine water line. Must provide and make visible a backflow prevention device for ice machine.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 1st floor prep area handwash sink pipe draining slowly. Instructed manager handwash sink must drain quickly.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed some floor tiles with low grout around 1st floor dishwash area. Must regrout floor tiles and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.