Chicago · Official inspection records

Ciao! Cafe

939 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports No Entry for Ciao! Cafe on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631324

Location recorded for this inspection · Ciao! Cafe · 939 W MADISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169569

Location recorded for this inspection · Ciao! Cafe · 939 W MADISON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM BAR SHELVES AND WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FRONT OF BAR (GAMES).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104779

Location recorded for this inspection · Ciao! Cafe · 939 W MADISON 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: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM BAR SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP AND BAR AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN KITCHEN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE ARTICLES AT COUNTER TOP IN BAR AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS .

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102749

Location recorded for this inspection · Ciao! Cafe · 939 W MADISON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK UNKNOWN BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE IN SIDE OF MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE THE POSSIBILTY OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS CAN BE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME WHILE THE BAR IS IN OPERATION SUCH (PASTA,SAUSAGE,CUT FRUIT FOR DRINKS).MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1970929 11/4/16 NOT CORRECTED #45- NO FOOD HANDLER RECORDS, LOGS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM BAR SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP AND BAR AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN KITCHEN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE ARTICLES AT COUNTER TOP IN BAR AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS .

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102303

Location recorded for this inspection · Ciao! Cafe · 939 W MADISON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970929

Location recorded for this inspection · Ciao! Cafe · 939 W MADISON 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: CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT LINE STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK, GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER RECORDS, LOGS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970504

Location recorded for this inspection · Ciao! Cafe · 939 W MADISON ST

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: LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED PASTA MARINARA SAUCE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F IN COOLER. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS. $20 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR RECENT PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND CURRENT PROOF OF SERVICE/RECEIPTS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGE). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE VISIBLE AND DISPLAYED TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET LOOSE, TORN AT FRONT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, USING TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR GASKET PROPERLY. CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT LINE STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK, GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LARGE POT UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE LARGE ENOUGH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPLACE SAME.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER RECORDS, LOGS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933173

Location recorded for this inspection · Ciao! Cafe · 939 W MADISON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1579122

Location recorded for this inspection · Ciao! Cafe · 939 W MADISON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1533046

Location recorded for this inspection · Ciao! Cafe · 939 W MADISON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453527

Location recorded for this inspection · Ciao! Cafe · 939 W MADISON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319867

Location recorded for this inspection · Ciao! Cafe · 939 W MADISON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319848

Location recorded for this inspection · Ciao! Cafe · 939 W MADISON ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60607

501 of 646 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1616967.

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