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Topo Gigio Ristorante

1514-1516 N Wells St, Chicago 60610 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 7, 2026

28

Inspections on record

16

Times passed

9

Times failed

Violations cited on May 7, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PROTEIN STATION AND THE SALAD STATION WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND DARK STAINS ON SIDES AND TOP SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS THAT MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CUTTING BOARDS DURING PREPARING MEALS OR PREP WORK AT THE STATIONS.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT ON THE SECOND FLOOR DOOR HANDLES BROKEN WITH VERY SHARP EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BETWEEN THE PREP STATIONS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
  4. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALKING COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE SALAD PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS.
  7. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 7, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 20, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2025ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
May 28, 2025Short Form ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 7, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 10, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 3, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 17, 2020Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2020ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 30, 2019Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 23, 2019ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 17, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 11, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 6, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 16, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2015ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 9, 2014CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 7, 2014ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2011Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2011ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Topo Gigio Ristorante — questions

Did Topo Gigio Ristorante pass its last health inspection?
Topo Gigio Ristorante at 1514-1516 N Wells St was inspected on May 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 9 times.
What violations were cited at Topo Gigio Ristorante?
The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PROTEIN STATION AND THE SALAD STATION WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND DARK STAINS ON SIDES AND TOP SURFACES. INS
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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