Bacci Pizza Little Italy
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2019
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Going back to 2016, Bacci Pizza Little Italy has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2019. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Public records show no inspections at Bacci Pizza Little Italy since Jan 14, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “thermometers provided & accurate” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Bacci Pizza Little Italy trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETERS ON HAND AT ALL TIMES. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: ALL FLY STRIPS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD IN NEED OF SEALING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 1 COMP PREP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSOR MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT FIRST AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN BASEMNT IN NEED OF SHIELDING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
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Apr 23, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. DEFROST EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE MISSING HANDEL ON STEAM TABLE LIDS. PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. DISCONTINUE USING SODA & MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT FRONT & BASEMENT PREP AREAS, PROVIDE CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR CRACKED FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FRONT UNDER KITCHEN HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK NEXT TO FRONT PREP AREA DOOR. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 1-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Apr 16, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED, AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON FOOD, WALLS AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. DEFROST EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE MISSING HANDEL ON STEAM TABLE LIDS. PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. DISCONTINUE USING SODA & MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT FRONT & BASEMENT PREP AREAS, PROVIDE CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR CRACKED FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, ALSO FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FRONT UNDER KITCHEN HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK NEXT TO FRONT PREP AREA DOOR. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 1-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jun 7, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR SURFACE BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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May 31, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/02/2016, REPORT #1948572, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND AND PREP SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. 35 LARGE SEWER LINES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INCASE PIPES OR MOVE FOOD STORAGE AWAY FROM UNDER THE PIPES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PRE PACKAGED SNACKS OFFERED FOR SALE FRONT COUNTER AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, INSTRUCTED TO LABELED,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR SURFACE BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Aug 2, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND AND PREP SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LARGE SEWER LINES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INCASE PIPES OR MOVE FOOD STORAGE AWAY FROM UNDER THE PIPES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUSTY OLD VENT ABOVE DOUGH ROLLER AT FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR CAP
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Apr 20, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT IS CHIPPING FROM THE EXHAUST STRUCTURE TO THE LEFT OF THE MAIN HOODS. REPAIR THE EXHAUST STRUCTURE AND CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE AT THESE LOCATIONS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE STRING LIGHTS ABOVE THE PIZZA DISPLAY COUNTER ARE MADE OF GLASS AND ARE NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THESE LIGHTS.
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Apr 18, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT FOR PIZZA NOT PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WHICH MAINTAINS HOT FOOD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SNEEZE GUARD NOT PROVIDED AT FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE COVING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL IN THE CASHIER AREA. REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE WALL EDGES. MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: A SQUARE PATCH (APPROX. 1 SQUARE FOOT LARGE) JUST OUTSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS DETACHING FROM THE CEILING. PAINT IS CHIPPING FROM THE EXHAUST STRUCTURE TO THE LEFT OF THE MAIN HOODS. REPAIR THE EXHAUST STRUCTURE AND CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE AT THESE LOCATIONS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bacci Pizza Little Italy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bacci Pizza Little Italy on file is from Jan 14, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bacci Pizza Little Italy?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bacci Pizza Little Italy.
Has Bacci Pizza Little Italy's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bacci Pizza Little Italy have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bacci Pizza Little Italy means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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