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CONTE DI SAVOIA INC in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/10/23

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CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at CONTE DI SAVOIA INC in an inspection dated 04/10/2023.

Located at 1438 W TAYLOR ST, the facility is part of CHICAGO's diverse food service industry. Routine inspections help maintain consistent safety standards throughout the city's dining establishments.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation related to hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed No Handwashing Signage at the Prep, Dish, and Washroom Handwash Sinks. Must Provide and Maintain.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The second violation involved pest control. Inspectors documented: Thermometers Provided & Accurate - Comments: Observed No Ambient Air Thermometer Inside the Front Coffee Prep/milk Cooler. Must Provide and Maintain.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.

The third violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Food & Non-food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used - Comments: Observed Dirty Cardboard Being Used As a Shelf Liner in the Self-service Coolers. Observed Wooden Pallets Used As Shelving Inside the Basement Walk-in Cooler. Must Remove and Provide Shelving and Shelf Liner That Is Smooth, Non-absorbent, and Easily Cleanable.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

The fourth violation related to sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: Observed Dirt and Debris Build Up Inside All Coolers, Chest Freezers, and in Cooking Equipment. Instructed to Clean All and Maintain.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.

The fifth violation related to cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Must Detail Clean Floors Underneath All Equipment and in the 1st Floor Rear Storage Are. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/10/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this inspection conducted?

This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.

Who conducted this inspection?

Chicago Department of Public Health

What violations were found during this inspection?

The following violations were documented: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR THE HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDS WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. SEE ABOVE.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: "OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY ARRIVED TO PERFORM SERVICE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED."; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.; PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2573924 ON 4/10/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED: #47 -OBSERVED DIRTY CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE SELF-SERVICE COOLERS. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING AND SHELF LINER THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #49- OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE ALL COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE PREP, DISH, AND WASHROOM HANDWASH SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT COFFEE PREP/MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE SELF-SERVICE COOLERS. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING AND SHELF LINER THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE ALL COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, AND IN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.; PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/23/2022 REPORT #2556219 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #37 (3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)) PACKAGED FOOD FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY. OBSERVED PACKAGED TIRAMISU WITHOUT A LABEL. OBSERVED PACKAGED PASTA WITH MISSING CONTENTS ON THE LABEL (INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY). MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH PROPER INFORMATION. VIOLATION #56 (4-301.14) VENTILATION HOOD MUST BE COMPLETELY COVERING THE OVEN UNIT IN THE REAR ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED..

Why are these violations concerning?

Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.

Important Health Information

Data Sources

This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.

Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.

📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022

⚠️ Important Note: Restaurant conditions can change rapidly. This inspection represents a snapshot in time and may not reflect current conditions. For the most up-to-date information, consider checking recent reviews or contacting the establishment directly.

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