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CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE

4603 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

CARO MIO ITALIAN RISTORANTE has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 29, 2021. The most recent inspection, on July 23, 2025, recorded 9 infractions.

3 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on July 23, 2025. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2025. For example: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2025. For example: ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 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
      • 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
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 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
      • WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 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
      • 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.
  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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
      • 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
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 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.
  3. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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
      • OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
  5. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

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

    0 infractions

  8. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
  9. License

    7 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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
      • 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
      • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER CABINETS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS LOCATED AT THE SUPPLY LINE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 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
      • 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
      • CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

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