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CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE

4603 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621171

Location recorded for this inspection · CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE · 4603 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS LASAGNA, COOKED PASTA AND RICE HELD IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING LINENS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF REAR PREP AREA PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS BEING STORED ON REAR PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #2605882 ON 11-4-24 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY NOTED POSTED IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO CUSTOMER ACCESS. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605882

Location recorded for this inspection · CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE · 4603 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2586556 DATED:12/08/2023 #58--2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605459

Location recorded for this inspection · CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE · 4603 N LINCOLN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586556

Location recorded for this inspection · CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE · 4603 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR LARGE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOOR TILE HOLE HAD WATER POOLING INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585155

Location recorded for this inspection · CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE · 4603 N LINCOLN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554918

Location recorded for this inspection · CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE · 4603 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554174

Location recorded for this inspection · CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE · 4603 N LINCOLN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484344

Location recorded for this inspection · CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE · 4603 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE RACKS OR REPLACE THEM.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484292

Location recorded for this inspection · CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE · 4603 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE RACKS OR REPLACE THEM.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER CABINETS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS LOCATED AT THE SUPPLY LINE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEARLY FILLED TO THE TOP OF THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER. THE WATER WAS NOT DRAINING AND THE FLOOR DRAIN WAS USED TO EMPTY THE CONDENSATE LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE DRAIN FUNCTIONS PROPERLY AND IS NOT FILLED WITH STANDING WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR SHOW LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

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