Chicago · Official inspection records
455 N CITYFRONT PLAZA DR · Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ESPRESSAMENTE ILLY on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · ESPRESSAMENTE ILLY · 455 N CITYFRONT PLAZA DR
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAPS AT REVOLVING DOOR SWEEPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF REVOLVING DOOR SWEEPS.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · CITYFRONT CAFE/ ILLY CAFE · 455 N CITYFRONT PLAZA DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND 4 TRAYS OF CHICKEN ON A STORAGE RACK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AT 95.2F AND 88.6F, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE AT 106.8F, AND DELI MEAT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 48F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HOODVENTS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT- MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · CITYFRONT CAFE/ ILLY CAFE · 455 N CITYFRONT PLAZA DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA, DISHROOM AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
Location recorded for this inspection · CITYFRONT CAFE/ ILLY CAFE · 455 N CITYFRONT PLAZA DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT ONE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, EGGS, FISH, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND HAVE IT CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS AT OMELLETTE BAR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCET BASES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
Location recorded for this inspection · CITYFRONT CAFE/ ILLY CAFE · 455 N CITYFRONT PLAZA DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO GARBAGE CANS WERE PROVIDED FOR CAFE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO END CAPS PROVIDED FOR LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
Local context · Chicago
511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2246914.
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