Barraco's Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
64
Score
Barraco's Pizza appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2018. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 14 times.
Barraco's Pizza's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIZZA PREP STATION UPPER RIGHT SIDE DOOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE LARGE WHITE BULK CORNMEAL CONTAINER LEFT OF THE PIZZA PREP AT THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENING AREA AROUND THE DOOR OR THE ICE MACHINE AND THE UPPER SLIDING DOORS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAINS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LARGE WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN (PIZZA AREA WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING MACHINES IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF DIRT, GRIME AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAN COVERINGS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DRINK SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, AND FLOORS IN DISH MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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82
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: DOOR SWEEP NEEDED AT REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY WAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS AT SIDE SALAD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE DARK IN COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR BOARDS
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SIDE OF PIZZA OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DRIPPING SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Sep 5, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS AT SIDE SALAD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE DARK IN COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR BOARDS
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: AREA WHERE CONTAINERS OF OIL ARE STORED IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SIDE OF PIZZA OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DRIPPING SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR BOARDS WITH DARK SPOTS OR DEEP CUTS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Nov 13, 2023
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTER DOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN IN BAR AND REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO PREP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA WITH NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, AND PREP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATON FANS IN WASHROOMS, CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
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Jan 13, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN IN BAR AND REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO PREP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, AND PREP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATON FANS IN WASHROOMS, CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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82
Jan 6, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
48
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2497757 ON 4-5-21:10-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BANQUET BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.37-OBSERVED PACKAGED COOKIES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS. 37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. 38-OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF BANQUET EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN IN BAR AND REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO PREP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT COVERED OR INVERTED IN BUFFET SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, AND PREP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATON FANS IN WASHROOMS, CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 5, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
48
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BANQUET BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED COOKIES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS.
37
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF BANQUET EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, AND PREP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND LEAKS ON DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATON FANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 6, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT 41.0F OR BELOW UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY HEALTH DEPT-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED- 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS. 6 PANS ( APPROX 50-LBS) OF ASSORTED COOKED PASTAS RANGING TEMPERATURES OF 48.0F-50.0F 10-LBS OF COOKED MEAT LASAGNA AT 53.0F, 8-LBS OF BBQ PORK RIBS AT-52.0F, 10-LBS SALMON- 47.0F, 8-LBS OF TALAPIA AT 50.0F, 8-LBS OF LAKE PERCH AT 50.0F, 4-LBS OF CORN BEEF AT 51.0F, 6-ASSORTED SALAD GREENS GARDEN SALADS AT 53.0F, 10-LBS COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE- 48.0F, 10-LBS OF CALAMARI AT 52.0F. APPROX 115-LBS OF FOOD AT COST OF APPROX $ 600.00 WAS REMOVED FROM COOLERS AND DISCARDED BY PIC-COS.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
22
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM DOUBLE EXIT DOORS IN BANQUET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL STORAGE UNITS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES ON SITE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OB SERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WASHROOM ON 2ND FL. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 2, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR DOUBLE EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET DAMAGED ON DRAWER COOLER IN SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE AND PEELING PAINT IN CEILING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 22, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED WATERMELON 49.6F, SLICED HONEYDEW MELON 51.2F, SLICED CANTALOUPE 52.3F DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON COLD HOLDING UNIT, RAW CHICKEN 57.1F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $30 OF SLICED MELON AND CHICKEN. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(75.2F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS 104.7F AND BAKED CHICKEN 121.5F DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $30 OF CHICKEN. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVIALABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND REMINDER/DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,(BURGERS, STEAK, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND FALLING LIGHT SHIELD IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
56
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE AND PEELING PAINT IN CEILING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS ON PACKAGED DESSERTS, CAKES, COOKIES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PACKAGED DESSERTS WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ALLERGENS.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR DOUBLE EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED NO COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASSES NOT INVERTED ON DINING ROOM TABLES AND SOUP SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET DAMAGED ON DRAWER COOLER IN SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVDIE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Nov 27, 2018
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF FOODS ON CUSTOMER SELF SERVE BUFFET TABLE. APPROX 2-LBS OF COLE SLAW AT 48.8F,2-LBS CUT MELON( CANTALOPE) 46.8F, 2-LBS RANCH DRESSING. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT COST APPROX $10.00, COS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED TO BUSINESS LICENSE POSTED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED THAT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE ON ALL MENUS FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,( STEAK,ETC).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN ALL 3 WASHROOMS LOCATED ON 2ND FL BANQUET WEST BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGENS TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barraco's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barraco's Pizza on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barraco's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Barraco's Pizza.
Has Barraco's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Barraco's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Barraco's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Barraco's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Barraco's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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