Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TOPO GIGIO RISTORANTE on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636428
Location recorded for this inspection · TOPO GIGIO RISTORANTE · 1514-1516 N WELLS ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PROTEIN STATION AND THE SALAD STATION WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND DARK STAINS ON SIDES AND TOP SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS THAT MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CUTTING BOARDS DURING PREPARING MEALS OR PREP WORK AT THE STATIONS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT ON THE SECOND FLOOR DOOR HANDLES BROKEN WITH VERY SHARP EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALKING COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BETWEEN THE PREP STATIONS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE SALAD PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356532
Location recorded for this inspection · TOPO GIGIO RISTORANTE · 1514-1516 N WELLS ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMNT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. COS.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVD LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATIO ROOM IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303890
Location recorded for this inspection · TOPO GIGIO RISTORANTE · 1514-1516 N WELLS ST
Recorded violations
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY- TO-EAT, TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PASTA NOODLE AND PRE-MADE TIRAMISU)HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: : FOUND INDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVER FLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 5-501.113(A) MAINTAIN GARBAGE TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN CLOSE TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303581
Location recorded for this inspection · TOPO GIGIO RISTORANTE · 1514-1516 N WELLS ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE FOUND NO MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREPARATION COOLER. TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 50F - 58F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $20 AT 7 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY- TO-EAT, TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PASTA NOODLE AND PRE-MADE TIRAMISU)HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK ON MENU.SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND INDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVER FLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN CLOSE TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184675
Location recorded for this inspection · TOPO GIGIO RISTORANTE · 1514-1516 N WELLS ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, AT COOK LINE 46.7F, 2.5LBS OF PESTO, $4.00 48.7F, 4.5LBS OF CREAM SAUCE, $7.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 7LBS, AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $11.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR HIGHER FOR HOT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN A REACH IN COOLERS UNITS IN COOK LINE AND PREP LINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLER UNITS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INFORMED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN COOK LINE AND PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER AT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/RESEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAID.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN 2 DOOR BEVERAGE AIR REFRIGERATOR ON 2ND FLOOR REAR PREP KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND PEELED PAINT THROUGHOUT EAST WALL IN REAR KITCHEN ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE 2 DOOR FRIDGE UNIT IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE CAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS, AT RISK 1 SITES, MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078283
Location recorded for this inspection · TOPO GIGIO RISTORANTE · 1514-1516 N WELLS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND VARIOUS KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED AGAINST THE WALL AND THE TOP PORTION OF THE 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ABOVE MENTIONED UTENSILS AND/OR USE A KNIFE RACK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND DEGREASE SOLUTION IN A PLASTIC BOTTLE BEING STORED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROPERLY LABEL CLEANING SOLUTIONS AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1974258
Location recorded for this inspection · TOPO GIGIO RISTORANTE · 1514-1516 N WELLS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND SPICES AND LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE MAIN 1ST FLOOR BAR UNDER THE CASH REGISTER TERMINAL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DAMAGED WALL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND WASHING SINK AND THE WALL NEXT TO EMPLOYEE LOCKERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932896
Location recorded for this inspection · TOPO GIGIO RISTORANTE · 1514-1516 N WELLS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING DRAINLINES AT BAR GUNS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND CONNECT SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTIO A FLOOR DRAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932223
Location recorded for this inspection · TOPO GIGIO RISTORANTE · 1514-1516 N WELLS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME,WAS TESTED AND WAS UNABLE TO SANITIZE "0"PPM.THE UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS, PASTAS,VEAL, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1532978 DATED:04/16/2015. 32 NOTED THE FOLLOWING: RUSTY SHELVES AT ALL DRY STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP. MUST CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE; NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR OPPOSITE STOVE AND AT THE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN; NOTED ICE SCOOP BY THE ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST PROVIDE A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 6/14/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS ON SHELVINGS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON KITCHEN CEILINGS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN CEILINGS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DRAINLINES AT BAR GUNS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND CONNECT SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTIO A FLOOR DRAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHICKEN 1 DOOR COOLER IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532978
Location recorded for this inspection · TOPO GIGIO RISTORANTE · 1514-1516 N WELLS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: RUSTY SHELVES AT ALL DRY STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP. MUST CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE; NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR OPPOSITE STOVE AND AT THE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN; NOTED ICE SCOOP BY THE ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST PROVIDE A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF BAKING OVEN ON THE SECOND FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON SECOND FLOOR BY THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532715
Location recorded for this inspection · TOPO GIGIO RISTORANTE · 1514-1516 N WELLS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
1
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED SHELL FISH (BABY CLAMS AND MUSSELS) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA (1ST FLOOR) WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED AS REQUIRED BY HEALTH CODE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 18 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $88.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE TAGS IN A FILE FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE LAST BATCH OF SHELLFISH IS CONSUMED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A SLIMY PINKISH AND GRAYISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ICE MACHINE IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1542790 DATED 12/9/2014 NOT CORRECTED:-#38 NO HAND SINKS ARE INSTALLED AT EITHER THE OUTDOOR BAR OR THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND EACH BAR. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: RUSTY SHELVES AT ALL DRY STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP. MUST CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE; NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR OPPOSITE STOVE AND AT THE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN; NOTED ICE SCOOP BY THE ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST PROVIDE A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF BAKING OVEN ON THE SECOND FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON SECOND FLOOR BY THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512790
Location recorded for this inspection · TOPO GIGIO RISTORANTE · 1514-1516 N WELLS ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MEAT SAUCE AT 47.1F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $45. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE 2ND FLOOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. THE DISHMACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISHMACHINE WITH A SANITZER CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR FOR THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE AT THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE OUTDOOR BAR. MUST SEPARATE COLD PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE MIDDLE LEVER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LEAKING WATER AND DOES NOT HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASIN. NO HANDSINKS ARE INSTALLED AT EITHER THE OUTDOOR BAR OR THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND EACH BAR.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SEVERAL PREP COOLERS ARE MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395283
Location recorded for this inspection · TOPO GIGIO RISTORANTE · 1514-1516 N WELLS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THESE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE SUPPLY DUCT ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR DISHMACHINE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60610
316 of 345 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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