Bacci-Oldtown — Bacci Pizza

163 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610

Italian

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bacci-Oldtown — Bacci Pizza four times, with records going back to 2010. Bacci-Oldtown — Bacci Pizza was last inspected on Sep 11, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Bacci-Oldtown — Bacci Pizza is from Sep 11, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.

Bacci-Oldtown — Bacci Pizza's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2013

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD AT PIZZA PREP STATION WITH DEEP DARK GROVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. FOUND FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN AND MISSING TILE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN (MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: NOTED 2 BULBS BURNT OUT IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM, VENTS,FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 26, 2012

Routine

6 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: (7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE (OR PROOF OF SUCH) WHILE HANDLING, COOKING, SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (GROUND BEEF, PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SUCH PERSON, AT ALL TIMES THESE FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, COOKED, OR SERVED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMP SINK, MUST PROVIDE. WOODEN PIZZA HOLDERS FOR THE OVEN MUST BE REPLACED.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: COMPRESSORS/FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR OF FRYER, INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS, COOLER SLIDING DOOR TRACKS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DUST.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCEN MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/ DIRT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND PREP TABLES, SINKS & COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE.

Aug 3, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, CEILING AND VENTS.

Nov 4, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- BEEF, SAUSAGE,CHICKEN,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063453 14.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bacci-Oldtown — Bacci Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bacci-Oldtown — Bacci Pizza on file is from Sep 11, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bacci-Oldtown — Bacci Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bacci-Oldtown — Bacci Pizza.

Has Bacci-Oldtown — Bacci Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bacci-Oldtown — Bacci Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bacci-Oldtown — Bacci Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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