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Bella! Bacino's

66 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2020
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Bella! Bacino's has three inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The most recent report on file is from Feb 14, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Bella! Bacino's since Feb 14, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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
Feb 14, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER BACKING UP IN THE TWO OUTER COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND DRAINING SLOWLY, WHILE WATER IS RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT . INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO HAVE SINK RODDED AND REPAIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. *HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE ONSITE*
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DEBRIS ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED O REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2019
License
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU SHOWN FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON NEW PRINTED MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES NOR PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP, WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bella! Bacino's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bella! Bacino's on file is from Feb 14, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bella! Bacino's?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bella! Bacino's.

Has Bella! Bacino's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bella! Bacino's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bella! Bacino's 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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