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TOSCANA

5357 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TOSCANA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565169

Location recorded for this inspection · TOSCANA · 5357 N LINCOLN AVE

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554681

Location recorded for this inspection · TOSCANA · 5357 N LINCOLN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554113

Location recorded for this inspection · TOSCANA · 5357 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING NO MILK CRATES.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484909

Location recorded for this inspection · TOSCANA · 5357 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE FAIL TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE THEN GRABBED A RAW HAMBURGER WITH THEIR BARE HANDS TO PUT IT ON THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND AFTER ANY OTHER POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE HAMBURGER WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF FROZEN SAUSAGES STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2373745 ON 6/16/20 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010B. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373745

Location recorded for this inspection · TOSCANA · 5357 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (GOULASH,BOSNIAN KEBABS,SOUPS )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED AND NON WORKING LIGHTS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR UNITS

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND DINING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285955

Location recorded for this inspection · TOSCANA · 5357 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE OVEN AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/DUSTS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200941

Location recorded for this inspection · TOSCANA · 5357 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11-NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(C)- MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(D)-ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES MUST BE LABELED OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11-OBSERVED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEE WORKING IN THE PREP AREA PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14(D)-WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE DINING TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11-MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A CART LINER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C)-EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE OVEN AND STOVE IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND DUST AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE AND OVEN WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-204.11-EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA-100-0367-NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116885

Location recorded for this inspection · TOSCANA · 5357 N LINCOLN AVE

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: Interiors of coolers and kitchen shelvings not clean.Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles and remove dusts accumulations at ceiling ventilation cover at front counter service area and maintain.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Instructed to provide hair restraint for food handler when working around open foods and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1990091

Location recorded for this inspection · TOSCANA · 5357 N LINCOLN AVE

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: BULK FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING/FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966836

Location recorded for this inspection · TOSCANA · 5357 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KNOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537919

Location recorded for this inspection · TOSCANA · 5357 N LINCOLN AVE

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: RAW WOOD SHELF IN KITCHEN AND RUSTY WIRE SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497857

Location recorded for this inspection · TOSCANA · 5357 N LINCOLN AVE

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: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT NOT PROVIDED INISDE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURE.

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322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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