Barraco's Pizza

2105 W 95Th St, Chicago, IL 60643
Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 27, 2018
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Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2017, Barraco's Pizza has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 27, 2018. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 27, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Barraco's Pizza's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 27, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY HAVING PRIORITY VIOLATION,( IMPROPER TEMPERATURES). PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS,(STEAK,ETC). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MENUS MUST HAVE A DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE LOCATED ON COFFEE MACHINES, ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE MAINTAINED AND SERVICED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM . INSTRUCTED ANY WASHROOM THAT IS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 10, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREMISES WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT.. MUST USE ADDITIONAL WALK IN COOLER AND ANY ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLERS 1ST FLOOR AND INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.APPROX 80-LBS OF PORK SAUSAGE IN COOLER AT 47.8F,47.5, 20-LBS OF COOKED BEEF IN PREP COOLER AT 46.7F, ALSO APPROX (4) CONTAINERS-160LBS OFMINESTONE SOUP,160-LBS OF CHICKEN SOUP AT 51.2F,40-LBS OF ALFREDO SAUCE AT 50.8F, 20-LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 50.4F, 20-LBS OF COOKED PORK SAUSAGE-50.2,30-LB BOX OF CREAM CHEESE AT 49.2, (3) BOXES- APPROX 15-LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 52.0F,56.2.F,(7) LARGE PANS ,APPROX 70-LBS OF MEAT LASAGNA,4-LBS OF COLE SLAW-49.5F,54-LBS OF RICOTTA CHEESE MADE WITH WHOLE MILK) AT 50.2F,AND APPROX 160-LBS OF BEEF GRAVY AT 66.2,60.1F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER APPROX 828-LBS AT COST APPROX $ 1,600. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE,( DUTY) WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED IE ( MEATBALLS-142.8F, POTATOES-140.4F,ETC) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING NOT SEALED IN BASEMENT AREA BY PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL IN AREA NEAR 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 17, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLE OF SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE HARD TO OPEN.MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE CLUTTERED,NOT PROPERLY ORGANIZED . STORAGE SUPPLIES STORED ON UNUSED STAIR WAY AND ON FLOORS IN OFFICE AREA OF BASEMENT.MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS,STAIRWAY TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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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 Nov 27, 2018. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barraco's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Barraco's Pizza.

Has Barraco's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Barraco's Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four 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.