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L'APPETITO

30 E HURON ST · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for L'APPETITO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630600

Location recorded for this inspection · L'APPETITO · 30 E HURON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166430

Location recorded for this inspection · L'APPETITO · 30 E HURON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 65.0 F AND BELOW AT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMAL OF 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT DELI PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED TOWEL ON SHELF AT SAME USED AS COVER. MUST REMOVE TOWEL FROM SHELF AND CLEAN ALL SHELVES AT DELI AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRS IN FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT DELI AREA MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING END CAPS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR CEILING LIGHTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2070073

Location recorded for this inspection · L'APPETITO · 30 E HURON 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: FOUND PRE-PACKAGED BROWNIES, RICE CRISPY TREATS, FOCCA BREADS, ITALIAN BREADS NOT LABELED NEXT TO THE PASTRY CASE. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A GARBAGE BAG BEING USED AS A CABINET COVER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CABINET DOOR UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA HAND SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND SIX CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND COLUMN LOCATED IN FRONT OF ENTRY WAY INTO THE DELI PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS ALONG ALL WALL BASES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA AND THE DELI PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND ACCUMULATED DUST, DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND NO END COVERS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE ACROSS FROM THE DELI. ALSO AT THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: FOUND NO LONG STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A LONG STEM THERMOMETER.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS. NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978487

Location recorded for this inspection · L'APPETITO · 30 E HURON ST

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE SELF SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER WHERE CUSTOMERS GRAB CHEESE, SODAS AND SALADS. WITHOUT PROPER END CAPS HOLDING THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PLACE, THE SHIELD ITSELF IS OBSOLETE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS COVERING THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734246

Location recorded for this inspection · L'APPETITO · 30 E HURON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CUTTING BOARDS TO PREVENT SPLASH DEBRIS FROM CONTAMINATING CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK BEHIND THE DELI. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447892

Location recorded for this inspection · L'APPETITO · 30 E HURON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER UNDER AND AROUND WOODEN FLOOR COVERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439417

Location recorded for this inspection · L'APPETITO · 30 E HURON ST

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: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369560

Location recorded for this inspection · L'APPETITO · 30 E HURON ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET: SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 117.2F, EGG AND HAM SANDWICHES AT 130.2F, RAVIOLI AT 125-134F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER: MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 46.2F, ROASTED EGGPLANT AT 45.8F, COOKED PASTA AT 46.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED LINE PREP COOLER WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138565

Location recorded for this inspection · L'APPETITO · 30 E HURON ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: No Certified Food Manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Instructed to obtain.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Found sugar container not properly labeled at front service counter. Must properly label spice containers.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found old encrusted food debris, greasy surfaces all over back side of blade on deli meat slicer at rear prep area. Must properly detail clean and sanitize.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: No hand wash sink provided at the rear prep area where extensive hand food contact takes place. Instructed to install additional hand sink provided with soap and paper towels.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
569706

Location recorded for this inspection · L'APPETITO · 30 E HURON ST

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: DUST BUILD-UP ON AIR VENTS OF THE DELI CASE AT EAST WALL-MUST KEEP CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS AT EAST WALL DELI CASE MUST BE SHIELDED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL SODA/PLASTIC CRATES USED FOR STORAG RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
114629

Location recorded for this inspection · L'APPETITO · 30 E HURON ST

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

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
413946

Location recorded for this inspection · L'APPETITO · 30 E HURON ST

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ONION/FOOD REACH IN STORAGE CABINET, INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
413947

Location recorded for this inspection · L'APPETITO · 30 E HURON ST

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ONION REACH IN CABINET AND INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASEKTS. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 3943.

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