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Ottava Via
1400 MICHIGAN AVE

Food Service Establishment

StatusLicensed
License typeFixed Establishment
State license number076068
OwnerDavid L. Steinke
Complexity levelHigh
Review frequencyEvery 150 days

11 Inspections
Since 8-1-2016

09-03-2025
Complaint

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

08-11-2025
Routine Inspection

OutcomeNot compliant
4 violations cited :
Code 3-501.14
Cooked food(s) cooled from 135 degrees f to 70 degrees f for more than 2 hours
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) Cooked POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be cooled: (1) Within 2 hours, from 135ºF to 70ºF; and (P) (2) Within 4 hours, from 70ºF to 41ºF or less (P) (B) POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41F or less. (P) (C) POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) received in compliance with LAWS allowing a temperature above 41ºF during shipment from the supplier shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41ºF or less. (P)
Priority
Not corrected
Code 5-205.11
Handwashing sink(s) allows for contamination
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use and used for no other purpose. (Pf) (B) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Not corrected
Code 4-501.12
Cutting surface(s) cutting board s with deep cuts grooves
FULL FOOD CODE:
Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
Core
Not corrected
Code 3-301.11
Ready-to-eat food(s) handled with bare hands
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) To prevent food contamination FOOD EMPLOYEES shall properly wash their hands. (B) FOOD EMPLOYEES may not contact exposed, READY-TO-EAT FOOD with their bare hands and shall use suitable UTENSILS such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing EQUIPMENT. (P) (C) FOOD EMPLOYEES shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed FOOD that is not in a READY-TO-EAT form. (Pf)
Core
Corrected on 1-08-2026

01-09-2025
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
1 violation cited :
Code 4-101.19
Equipment inadequate
FULL FOOD CODE:
NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material.
Core
Corrected on 1-08-2026

01-09-2025
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
1 violation cited :
Code 4-202.16
Nonfood contact surface(s) outsides of ice machine not easily cleanable
FULL FOOD CODE:
NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Core
Not corrected

08-12-2024
Routine Inspection

OutcomeNot compliant
2 violations cited :
Code 6-303.11
Lighting intensity at work levels not maintained
FULL FOOD CODE:
Light of the proper intensity shall be provided as specified.
Core
Not corrected
Code 5-205.15
Plumbing system drain line s not maintained
FULL FOOD CODE:
A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; (P) and (B) Maintained in good repair.
Core
Not corrected

02-15-2024
Routine Inspection

OutcomeNot compliant
2 violations cited :
Code 5-205.15
Plumbing system water line s not maintained
FULL FOOD CODE:
A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; (P) and (B) Maintained in good repair.
Core
Not corrected
Code 2-401.11
Employee(s) smoking
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) An EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection can not result. (B) A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
Core
Corrected on 1-08-2026

08-28-2023
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
2 violations cited :
Code 6-303.11
Lighting intensity at work levels not maintained
FULL FOOD CODE:
Light of the proper intensity shall be provided as specified.
Core
Not corrected
Code 3-304.12
Expand for full food code definition
FULL FOOD CODE:
During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, UTENSILS shall be stored: (A) In the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container; (B) In FOOD that is not POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS with their handles above the top of the FOOD within containers or EQUIPMENT that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; (C) On a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT (D) In running water, such as dipper well. (E) In a clean, protected location if the UTENSILS, such as ice scoops, are used only with a FOOD that is not POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS; or (F) In a container of water maintained at a temperature of at least 135° F.
Core
Not corrected

04-03-2023
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

02-09-2022
Routine Inspection

OutcomeNot compliant
4 violations cited :
Code 6-202.14
Toilet room door(s) propped open
FULL FOOD CODE:
Except as otherwise allowed, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
Core
Not corrected
Code 5-205.15
Plumbing system water line s not maintained
FULL FOOD CODE:
A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; (P) and (B) Maintained in good repair.
Core
Not corrected
Code 4-602.12
Expand for full food code definition
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking and baking EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This section does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering EQUIPMENT if it is cleaned as specified in Subparagraph 4-602.11(D)(6). (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-303.11
Lighting intensity at work levels not maintained
FULL FOOD CODE:
Light of the proper intensity shall be provided as specified.
Core
Not corrected

09-03-2021
Routine Inspection

OutcomeNot compliant
4 violations cited :
Code 5-203.14
Backflow prevention backflow backsiphonage device vacuum breaker not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be installed to preclude backflow of contaminants into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT by providing an air gap or installing an APPROVED backflow prevention device. (P)
Priority
Not corrected
Code 5-501.17
Covered waste receptacle(s) not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-501.12
Physical facilities/structures floors with accumulation of debris
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except spill cleanup, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-501.11
Physical facilities wall s in poor repair
FULL FOOD CODE:
PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
Core
Not corrected

01-28-2021
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
4 violations cited :
Code 6-301.11
Soap at handsink kitchen not provided at hand sink
FULL FOOD CODE:
Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 1-08-2026
Code 6-501.11
Physical facilities wall s in poor repair
FULL FOOD CODE:
PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-201.11
ceiling(s) not constructed designed installed to be smooth
FULL FOOD CODE:
Except otherwise approved, and except for antislip floor coverings or applications may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE.
Core
Not corrected
Code 4-903.11
Single-service/single-use article(s) stored on floor or less than 6 inches above floor
FULL FOOD CODE:
Cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored in an approved manner and location.
Core
Not corrected
About inspections
A restaurant is compliant when zero Priority or Priority Foundation violations are cited during an inspection, or when all are corrected; Core violations will be reviewed at the next routine inspection and are not required to be corrected to be in compliance.

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Built using open data | Site last updated 01-08-2026 with inspection data thru 12-21-2025.