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MIA FRANCESCA

3311 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MIA FRANCESCA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641039

Location recorded for this inspection · MIA FRANCESCA · 3311 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.

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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560979

Location recorded for this inspection · MIA FRANCESCA · 3311 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES AND GLASSES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND GLASSES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 NOTED LARGE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AND A LOOSE STRIP ON THE COVING OF THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560643

Location recorded for this inspection · MIA FRANCESCA · 3311 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED, AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $9.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-POTATOES 46.8F, MEATBALLS 46.8F, SAUSAGE 50.7F, TOMATOES SAUCE 47F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 32 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $75.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE EXTERIOR DRY STORAGE NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND GLASSES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND GLASSES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP (FIRST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE ON THE HOSE OF THE SPRAYER AT THE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED LARGE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AND A LOOSE STRIP ON THE COVING OF THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560285

Location recorded for this inspection · MIA FRANCESCA · 3311 N CLARK ST

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
2456580

Location recorded for this inspection · MIA FRANCESCA · 3311 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: METAL ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: DISHWASH AREA CEILING TILES AND CEILING LIGHT COVERS WITH FOOD STAINS/NOT CLEAN. MUST REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES/CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT DISHWASH AREA.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453944

Location recorded for this inspection · MIA FRANCESCA · 3311 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320653

Location recorded for this inspection · MIA FRANCESCA · 3311 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: NOTED SHELLFISH BAGS (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER CO-MINGLES WITH MULTIPLE IDENTIFICATION TAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SEPARATE SHELLFISH BAGS AND MAINTAIN EACH TAG ATTACHED TO EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $21.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-NOODLES 48.2F, PASTA 45.7F, PASTA 46.4F, TOMATO SAUCE 53.6F, CREAM SAUCE 44.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED UTENSIL RACK AND SODA DISPENSER SYRUP BOXES STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE UTENSIL RACK AND SODA DISPENSER SYRUP BOXES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE BASEMEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED DRAIN PIPE FROM THE ESPRESSO MACHINE DRAINING INTO THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT TE OUTER EXTERIOR HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BAR AT THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320324

Location recorded for this inspection · MIA FRANCESCA · 3311 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184444

Location recorded for this inspection · MIA FRANCESCA · 3311 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH A 7 DAY SHELF LIFE FROM DATE OF PREPARATION, INCLUDING DATE OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED ADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT IE: HOT HOLDING SOUP/SAUCE UNIT, BREAD OVEN, CUTTING BOARDS AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN A CUSTOMER ACCESSIBLE AREA AND DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE ALL TO A PROTECTED AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT OBSERVED AROUND BASEMENT PREP CEILING PIPING, ABOVE PREP TABLES AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE ALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982580

Location recorded for this inspection · MIA FRANCESCA · 3311 N CLARK ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SHELLFISH IN THE COOK LINE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER TAGS IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED THAT PROPER SHELLFISH TAGS OR LABELS MUST BE STORED WITH THE RESPECTIVE SHELLFISH UNTIL SOLD OR DISCARDED. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6 LBS WORTH $25 OF SHELLFISH. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST THE GLASSWARE FREEZER AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631906

Location recorded for this inspection · MIA FRANCESCA · 3311 N CLARK 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: BULK BREAD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING ON THE MIDDLE PLASTIC PANELS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD SLICER. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON PREP SURFACES, APRONS OR SHOULDERS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532334

Location recorded for this inspection · MIA FRANCESCA · 3311 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HANDSINKS AND TO MAINTAIN AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR, THE MAIN BAR, AND THE COACH HOUSE BAR. OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE EAST FAUCET BASE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441274

Location recorded for this inspection · MIA FRANCESCA · 3311 N CLARK ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60657

426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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