NOTTOLI ITALIAN FOODS

5025 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656 · Grocery Store

17 inspections

CanvassJan 29, 2025
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND STAINS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVESA AND COUNTER TOPS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN.
CanvassMar 1, 2024
3 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER OPPOSITE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND VENTS ON RAILS OF THE DISPALY COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassSep 28, 2023
3 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF PREP LINE COOLER AT SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassSep 14, 2022
1 infraction
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD INCLUDING COOKIES NEED TO BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENT LIST NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY.
CanvassMay 12, 2021
2 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CAN OPENER COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED ONE OF 2 OVENS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassApr 22, 2020
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP/WASHROOM).
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
CanvassOct 25, 2019
0 infractions
Short Form ComplaintJun 5, 2019
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - : OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FOOD PREP AREAA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. CORE VIOLATION
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - WE OBSERVED 7-10 ANTS UNDER MEAT SLICER WHERE FOOD DEBRIS WAS LOCATED.ALSO FOUND ANTS ON THE TABLE WHERE THE MEAT SLICER IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED RANGE,OVEN AND MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EMBEDED GREASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN RANGE,OVEN AND MICROWAVE. CORE VIOLATION
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION
CanvassMay 21, 2019
4 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FOOD PREP AREAA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. CORE VIOLATION
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION
CanvassApr 19, 2017
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - Observed torn gaskets on the 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed containers and food products stored under a waste pipe in the basement. Instructed facility to relocate and maintain.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Observed slight food debris accumulation in the microwave and on the top of the stove. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
CanvassJul 11, 2016
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE AROUND REAR PREP AREA.
CanvassJan 20, 2015
6 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - DELI MEATS NOT PROPERLY DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATED DELI LOAVES WITHIN 5 DAYS WHEN SEAL HAS BEEN BROKEN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR STOVE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM SURFACE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, STOVE AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES AND IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHEILD BULB OR INSTALL SHATTER PROOF BULB.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
CanvassJul 14, 2014
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN - OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREAS ALONG WALLS/UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
CanvassAug 12, 2013
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND PREP TABLE (PREP AREA).
ComplaintOct 15, 2012
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; INSIDE DISPLAY FREEZER AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND DEBRIS, DISPLAY COOLER MAINTAIN FREE FROM RUST,CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT-CHEESE GRINDER, COOKING STOVE AND PANNINI GRILL.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE PREMISE.
CanvassNov 9, 2011
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Storage shelving, and lower prep table shelving that had cardboard lining in prep area, shall be removed, and clean shelving.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Floors behind reach in cooler in sales floor area not clean needs detailed cleaning(corners).
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Wall by staircase leading to bsmt., that had holes, peeling plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
CanvassFeb 8, 2011
8 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.Found food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Exposed raw wood in walk in cooler, shall be repair, walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repair.cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, display cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices),prep table in kitchen need cleaning(lower shelving, gaps). storage shelving in kitchen areas need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of microwave oven need detailed cleaning.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and prep tables in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning. Floors under storage shelving[(1st floor, and bsmt.need cleaning(corners)].
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repair, wall by 3 compartment sink not clean needs detailed cleaning.Wall by rear prep area needs cleaning.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Light shields in prep areas were missing end caps, shall provide end caps to all light shields in prep areas.Display coolers were missing light shields, shall be provided. Missing light shields in front prep area, storage area in bsmt., shall be provided.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.Exhaust hood above stove needs detailed cleaning had excess grease build up, exhaust vents ventilation in kitchen prep areas, coolers need cleaning.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - 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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.