Did Riccardo Trattoria Toscana pass its last health inspection?

Riccardo Trattoria Toscana at 2119 N Clark St was inspected on Feb 18, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Riccardo Trattoria Toscana?

The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS (ONE AT THE BAR AREA AND ONE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN ON THE LEFET HAND SIDE) TO BE WITHOUT A HAND WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGE

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Riccardo Trattoria Toscana

2119 N Clark St, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 18, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 18, 2025

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS (ONE AT THE BAR AREA AND ONE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN ON THE LEFET HAND SIDE) TO BE WITHOUT A HAND WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE FOR BOTH SINKS INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN SMALL REACH IN/GLASS DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. MANAGER PROVIDED ONE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FILTERS OF THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 18, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 16, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 15, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 3, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 24, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 10, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2018	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 16, 2018	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 20, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 14, 2017	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2017	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 18, 2017	Complaint Re-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 27, 2016	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 23, 2016	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 19, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 12, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2015	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2014	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2014	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 5, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 2, 2012	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 3, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Riccardo Trattoria Toscana — questions

Did Riccardo Trattoria Toscana pass its last health inspection?: Riccardo Trattoria Toscana at 2119 N Clark St was inspected on Feb 18, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Riccardo Trattoria Toscana?: The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS (ONE AT THE BAR AREA AND ONE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN ON THE LEFET HAND SIDE) TO BE WITHOUT A HAND WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGE
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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