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THE FILLMORE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE FILLMORE (AKA: TRATTORIA LA BELLA) 120 W MONROE ST, CHICAGO 60603 Restaurant
August 19, 2024 Canvass License #2863187
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF LIGHT PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE CORNER OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #35
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED OCTOPUS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR BELOW OR BE SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70F OR BELOW.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE MACHINE TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE MACHINE TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections