Osteria Via Stato

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ☠️toxic items stored near food
  Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
  Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE BAR AREA AND BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA IN THE PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BAR AND PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
  code 18
• ⚠️Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
  Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. STORE THE TASTING SPOONS AT THE HOT LINE INVERTED SO THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  code 31
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF STACKABLE OVENS IN THE PREP AREA.
  code 33
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ESPECIALLY UNDER THE FOUNTAIN POP RACK.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND AND AROUND THE BAR. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AROUND THE SUPPLY VENTS.
  code 35
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAK BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
  code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 5, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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