Barcello's Pizza — Cafe Gastronomo
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2020
86
Score
Across the available record, Barcello's Pizza — Cafe Gastronomo has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2020. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 21, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-13-19 INSPECTION # 2312274. VIOLATION 58: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
60
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED FOR COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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86
Sep 13, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Sep 3, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (PASTAS,CHICKEN,MEAT SAUCE,LASAGNAS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELFS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF MOLD LIKE BUILD UP DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Aug 30, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. FOUND PASTAS AT 58.0 F, CHICKEN AT 57.2 F,ROAST BEEF AT 55.4 F,FISH AT 60.0 F AND RANCH DRESSING AT 50.0 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $50.00 AS STATED BY OWNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, THAT (TCS FOODS) MUST BE MAINTAINED IN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.COS.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 54.7 F.THE COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST NOT USE.COOLERS MUST BE AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED YOU CAN FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR E-MAIL: CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. - COS.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (PASTAS,CHICKEN,MEAT SAUCE,LASAGNAS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
36
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINAIN INTERIOR SHELFS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF MOLD LIKE BUILD UP DEBRIS.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OPEN BOX OF FLOOR TILES STORED UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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May 9, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ESPECIALLY AROUND RUBBER GASKETS.
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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86
Nov 30, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER, STOVE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE WATER EATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE AND DUMPSTER CONTAINERS SURROUNDING AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. DEBRIS SUCH AS BEER BOTTLES, GATORADE BOTTLES, WEEDS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Feb 14, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. ALSO ALL INDIVIDUAL CONDIMENTS HAS TO HAVE A LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYER, GRILL,AND STOVE) WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES UNDER THE STAIR IN THE BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD ON THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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78
May 20, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found prepackaged tiramisu and cheesecake without proper label. Instructed facility must label any prepackaged (portioned) foods with a label that includes business name, address, list of ingredients, and date. Must maintain.
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95
Dec 16, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING MANAGEMENT REMOVED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING FROM THE WALL AT THE DISH/FLOOR MIXER AREA.
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Jun 25, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE TALL THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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90
Oct 14, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barcello's Pizza — Cafe Gastronomo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barcello's Pizza — Cafe Gastronomo on file is from Oct 21, 2020. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barcello's Pizza — Cafe Gastronomo?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Barcello's Pizza — Cafe Gastronomo.
Has Barcello's Pizza — Cafe Gastronomo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barcello's Pizza — Cafe Gastronomo have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Barcello's Pizza — Cafe Gastronomo 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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