Bonci Roman Style Pizzaria

1855 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Bonci Roman Style Pizzaria appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. Bonci Roman Style Pizzaria was last inspected on Sep 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Bonci Roman Style Pizzaria's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/20/2024, REPORT #2603236. #57--OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED WRITTEN PROCEDURE BY CDPH. TIME WITHOUT TEMPERATURE CONTROL IS BEING USED FOR PIZZAS ON DISPLAY FOR SERVICE. EMPLOYEE ALSO DID NOT PROVIDE TIME LOGS FOR TODAYS COOKED PIZZAS DISPLAYED FOR SALE(9/8/2025). MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE APPROVED BY CDPH. Written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the DEPARTMENT. 10 TRAYS OF COOKED PIZZA WERE AT THE DISPLAY CASE WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 70-72F. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $230.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 20, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OFFOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Sep 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD OR OTHER PROTECTION PROVIDED ON FRON SIDE OF PIZZA HOT LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM BY THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LAW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WHILE MACHINE WAS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG IS REMOVED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCHA AS PIZZAS. INSTRCUTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABELS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OFFOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Jun 27, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 21, 2023
License
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTANT ON METAL SHELVING UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE GARBAGE CORRAL. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES IN WALLS AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE "NO SMOKING" SIGNAGE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. SMOKING ORDINANCE VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE REAR STORAGE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bonci Roman Style Pizzaria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bonci Roman Style Pizzaria on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bonci Roman Style Pizzaria?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bonci Roman Style Pizzaria.

Has Bonci Roman Style Pizzaria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bonci Roman Style Pizzaria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bonci Roman Style Pizzaria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bonci Roman Style Pizzaria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bonci Roman Style Pizzaria is inspected around two times per year on average.