FORMENTO'S/NONNA'S

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE CEILING TILE WITH A HOLE IN IT ABOVE THE SPRAYER FOR THE DISH MACHINE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2623157 ON 9/2/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 1 LIVE HOUSE FLY ON THE WALLS, CEILING, PREP TABLES AND FLYING AROUND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION, 1ST FLOOR BAR AND DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS (STEAKS, RACK OF LAMB, ETC.) THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE DINNER MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ASTERISK ALL FOOD ITEMS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, PREP TABLES AND FLYING AROUND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

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

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE CEILING TILE WITH A HOLE IN IT ABOVE THE SPRAYER FOR THE DISH MACHINE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDSINK HANDLE AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A PEST CONTROL LIGHT DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WALL DIRECTLY OVER CLEAN DISH STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE PEST DEVICE SO THAT IT IS NOT DIRECTLY LOCATED OVER CLEAN EQUIPMENT, DISHES, ETC.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD APPETIZER AREA HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-202.14 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A PEST CONTROL LIGHT DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WALL DIRECTLY OVER CLEAN DISH STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE PEST DEVICE SO THAT IT IS NOT DIRECTLY LOCATED OVER CLEAN EQUIPMENT, DISHES, ETC.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE COLD APPETIZER AREA HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2/3/2023 REPORT #2570725 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-501.11) FOUND MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE 2ND-FLOOR PASTRY PREP KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE AR HANDWASHING SINK WHILE THE BARTENDER WAS PREPARING DRINKS. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). SOAP PROVIDED AT SINK.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK WHILE THE BARTENDER WAS PREPARING DRINKS. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE OVE CITATION. PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT SINK.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE A PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED POTATOES TIGHTLY WRAPPED AT 50F-52F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE 2ND-FLOOR PASTRY PREP KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO DISCLOSURE ON FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERISK. ALSO NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME (BAKING INGREDIENTS).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS LIGHTS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT NOT WORKING AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 8/26/2020, REPORT #2386518. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.