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SOPRANOS

2901 N SHEFFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MOLDY, BLACKENED WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOODS STORAGE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. WALL AT MOP SINK WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. BASEBOARD WALL UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK MISSING COVING WITH OPEN HOLES AND CREVICES. MUST SEAL.
  4. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 10-07-11 NOT CORRECTED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON INITIAL ENTRY AND ARRIVED DURING MIDDLE OF INSPECTION.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED FRONT EXIT (REVOLVING)DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OPEN GAPS ON BOTTOM, SIDES AND TOP OF DOORS RANGING IN SIZE FROM 1/4 TO 1 INCH OPENINGS. BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN GAPS. MUST MAKE ALL TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. NO CURRENT OR COMPLETE PEST CONTROL DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES LAST INVOICE DATED 10-13-11 AND MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING COPY OF CURRENT STATE OF IL. PEST CONTROL LICENSE.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. BAGS OF GARBAGE ON SURROUNDING GROUND. MUST REMOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND GARBAGE FROM GROUND.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 10-21-11 NOT CORRECTED #38-REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE(WEST SIDE).ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • POOLING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR MUST REMOVE AND MUST NOT STORED WET, DRIPPING MOPS IN BASEMENT. MUST USE UTILITY MOP SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MOLDY, BLACKENED WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOODS STORAGE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. WALL AT MOP SINK WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. BASEBOARD WALL UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK MISSING COVING WITH OPEN HOLES AND CREVICES. MUST SEAL.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE COOKS LINE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE(WEST SIDE).ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  6. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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. WE(THE EMPLOYEE AND MYSELF)OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AND BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE ALONG THE WALL.(20 DROPPINGS);ALSO MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT NORTH-WEST CORNER(6 DROPPINGS)SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.SMALL FLIES WAS OBSERVED IN DISH ROOM,AND IN JUICE BOXES DISPENSER IN BASEMENT,ALSO IN SERVING STATION(SOUTH WALL).OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OBSERVED REAR AND REVOLVING FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,GAPS ON BOTTOM, TOP AND SIDE OF REVOLVING DOOR(1" TO 2" OF GAP,AND 1/2 " OF GAP AT REAR DOOR).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000074480-16
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEEN PREPARED(MEATBALLS, SOUPS, CHICKEN,ETC).A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED,COOKED,SERVED AND STORED.SEROIUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000074480-16
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE(WEST SIDE).ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEED TO LEVEL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DUE TO WATER DOESN'T DRAIN,REMAINS INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT .
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN LIGHT FRAME ABOVE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER, IN PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.(REAR AREA)
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • THERMOMETERS IS NEED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
  8. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER:VARIOUS KIND OF PASTA AT TEMP OF 52.1F TO 53.7F(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 6-22-11; SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 45.1F; PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM AT TEMP OF 75.9F; CHICKEN AT TEMP 50F.ALL FOOD WAS DISCAREDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 17,VALUE 20 CRITICAL VOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073168-18
    • 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
      • All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.TURNED OFF THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT,ALSO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)H000073168-18
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR NOR PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H0000 73169-10
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED REAR AND REVOLVING FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,GAPS ON BOTTOM, TOP AND SIDE OF REVOLVING DOOR(1" TO 2" OF GAP,AND 1/2 " OF GAP AT REAR DOOR).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000073169-10
    • 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.NEED TO LEVEL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DUE TO WATER DOESN'T DRAIN,REMAINS INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT .
    • 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. CLEAN LIGHT FRAME ABOVE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER, IN PREP AREA.
    • 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. REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.(REAR AREA)
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS IS NEED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND SODA HOSES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WITH AN ICE BIN WITH A BUILT-IN COLD PLATE THAT IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MUST INSTALL A TIGHT-FITTING LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE SINK IS MISSING A SUPPORT LEG. WATER POOLS TO THE BACK OF THE SINK WITHOUT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL SUPPORT LEG FOR THE SINK OR REPLACE THE SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CHEMICALS STORED INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. ACCORDING TO MANAGEMENT, THE ROOM IS NO LONGER USED AS A RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE AS A STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE THE TOILET AND CAP THE DRAIN, OR REMOVE THE CHEMICALS.