Buca Di Beppo
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2012
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Score
Across the available record, Buca Di Beppo has six inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2012. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Buca Di Beppo's record stops at Feb 24, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 15, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUSTY COMPRESSORS & FAN GUARDS OF SMALL COOLERS AT BAR AREA & REAR KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN DINING ROOM AREA & ANY ATTACHMENTS TO THE INTERIOR AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 23, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST COVER ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP FROM GROUT LINES. MUST REGROUT AREA SO BUILD UP CANNOT OCCUR. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AT FRONT BAR AREA...MUST INSTALL PROPER BAR GUN HOLDERS WITH DRAIN LINE TO OPEN DRAIN SITE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED A TOUR OF CUSTOMERS IN PREP AREA. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREAS. ALL PERSONNEL MUST BE CLEAN UNIFORMS AND HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 14, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR AREA. APPROX. 12 FLIES NOTED. LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS AREAS: LOCKER AREA, DISH MACHINE AREA AND PIZZA KITCHEN. APPROX. 7 LIVE ROACHES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND 2 CANS OF ROACH INSECTICIDE IN FOOD PREP AREAS. STOPPED MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE FROM SPRAYING A LIVE ROACH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST COVER ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP FROM GROUT LINES. MUST REGROUT AREA SO BUILD UP CANNOT OCCUR. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AT FRONT BAR AREA...MUST INSTALL PROPER BAR GUN HOLDERS WITH DRAIN LINE TO OPEN DRAIN SITE.
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Mar 15, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Feb 11, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AT DESSERT STATION. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buca Di Beppo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buca Di Beppo on file is from Feb 24, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buca Di Beppo?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Buca Di Beppo.
Has Buca Di Beppo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buca Di Beppo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Buca Di Beppo 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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