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VOLARE

201 E GRAND AVE , CHICAGO, IL, 60611

Health Inspection: violations

Official health department data. Inspected 2022-09-21; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

7 findings at the latest imported inspection (2022-09-21), including 1 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2022-09-21: Canvass

Pass w/ Conditions

  • Critical: CHI-22 — PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS food held at improper temperature found 2 large containers 20 lbs each of meat-based sauce (Bolognese sauce) held at 56.4f at the core, containers were placed in walk-in cooler a day before. instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. 40lbs discarded valued at $600.
  • Not Critical: CHI-33 — PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: Improper cooling method, TCS food placed in large plastic tubs covered tightly in cooling down process placed in walk-in cooler. instructed to use shallow containers, uncover or cover loosely to facilitate cooling down process. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
  • Not Critical: CHI-36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: thermometers placed at rear of prep coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part
  • Not Critical: CHI-37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
  • Not Critical: CHI-44 — UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensil.
  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: deli meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean all food equipment properly and sanitize.
  • Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: inadequate lighting in produce walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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