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A TAVOLA

2148 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for A TAVOLA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625245

Location recorded for this inspection · A TAVOLA · 2148 W CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FRONT CLOSET UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOTH BAR AREAS AND FRONT CLOSET.

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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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102927

Location recorded for this inspection · A TAVOLA · 2148 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REFINISH THE COUNTERTOP OF THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR AND REFINISH THE FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS. REPLACE THE BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE THE NON-WORKING AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE OUTSIDE PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RODENT BURROWS IN THE PATIO GARDEN. MUST ELIMINATE OUTSIDE RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102446

Location recorded for this inspection · A TAVOLA · 2148 W CHICAGO AVE

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 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED LAMB AT 61.3F, COOKED POTATOES AT 55.8F, PANNA COTTA AT 45.9F, AND COOKED SQUASH AT 48.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN BOTH DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REFINISH THE COUNTERTOP OF THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR AND REFINISH THE FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS. REPLACE THE BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE THE NON-WORKING AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE OUTSIDE PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RODENT BURROWS IN THE PATIO GARDEN. MUST ELIMINATE OUTSIDE RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078633

Location recorded for this inspection · A TAVOLA · 2148 W CHICAGO AVE

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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976230

Location recorded for this inspection · A TAVOLA · 2148 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE AND DESSERT COOLER BROKEN DOOR FROM HINGS AT DESSERT REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKE, MISSING AND RE-ATTACHED PLASTIC CURTAINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/RESEAL. REGROUT FLOOR TILES

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1951091

Location recorded for this inspection · A TAVOLA · 2148 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH PEELING COATING. BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE RUST HAS BEGUN TO BUILD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTERS AND PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN DISH AREA IN NEED LIGHT SHEILDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR FAUCET ON HANDSINK LEAKS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454033

Location recorded for this inspection · A TAVOLA · 2148 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH PEELING COATING. BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE RUST HAS BEGUN TO BUILD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTERS AND PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN DISH AREA IN NEED LIGHT SHEILDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR FAUCET ON HANDSINK LEAKS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454006

Location recorded for this inspection · A TAVOLA · 2148 W CHICAGO AVE

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
1473830

Location recorded for this inspection · A TAVOLA · 2148 W CHICAGO AVE

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: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND NEAR ICE MACHINE. SEAL OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE DESSERT COOLER. CLEAN/PAINT CEILING IN PREP AREA(SMOKE STAINS, SPILLS).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DESSERT COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR LEAK UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473484

Location recorded for this inspection · A TAVOLA · 2148 W CHICAGO AVE

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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296651

Location recorded for this inspection · A TAVOLA · 2148 W CHICAGO AVE

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: REPAIR DOOR ATTACHMENT AT REAR DOOR ,LOOSE.MUST REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296639

Location recorded for this inspection · A TAVOLA · 2148 W CHICAGO AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296616

Location recorded for this inspection · A TAVOLA · 2148 W CHICAGO AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60622

409 of 582 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 45044.

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