Caffe Baci
Last inspected: Aug 17, 2018
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Score
Going back to 2010, Caffe Baci has 16 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 17, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Caffe Baci is from Aug 17, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited eight times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 17, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, , PRIORY FOUNDATION VIOLATION A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) CLEAN POTS AND PANS RACK COVERED WITH A GARBAGE BAG TO PREVENT SPLASHING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE DURABLE SMOOTH COVER.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-403.12, MINOR LEAK UNDER 2-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Feb 8, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAING AT HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND UNLABELED BOTTLE OF OLIVE OIL AND FLOUR CONTAINER ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARD ON FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THAT All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND KNIFE WAS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER ON THE SHELF IN FRONT PREP LINE. MUST STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD UP AT THE INNER PANEL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING TILES UNDER FRONT REVOLVING DOOR ENTRANCE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 3, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROER TEMPERATURES: APPROX 25LBS OF SHRIMP POMODORA SAUCE AT 59.5F,12LBS OF GRILLED POTOBELLA MUSHROOMS DATED (8-1-16) AT 53.6F,54.6F,3 CONTAINERS,APPROX 3LBS OF COOKED EGGPLANT DATED (7-27-16) AT 52.6F, 5LBS OF COOKED CREMINI MUSHROOMS DATED (7-20-16) AT 52.7F,15 LBS OF JALAPENO WHITE CREAM SAUCE DATED (7-29-16) AT 44.5F,80 LBS OF GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST DATED (8-1-16) AT 52.7F , APPROX 4-LBS OF HOMEMADE CREAMY TARRAGON VINEGRETTE AT-46.9F,1LB OF CHIMICHURRI SAUCE DATED (7-26-16) AT 45.6F. ALL FOODS REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED APPROX-140LBS /COST $ 500.00,CDI.MUST PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE STORAGE AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT IMPROPER CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. MUST SANITIZE AT LEAST 50PPM OF CHLORINE. OBSERVED DISH MACHINE DOOR VERY WARM, AS IF IT WAS BEING USED .NO OUT OF ORDER SIGN POSTED ON MACHINE,AND CLEAN PLATES STORED ON MACHINE RIGHT SIDE AREA STILL WARM TO TOUCH. THERE WAS NO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP FOR USE OR BEING USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.THE MANAGER ACTUALLY SAT DOWN WTTH ME BEFORE INSPECTION.I WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL THAT DISH MACHINE WAS OUT OF ORDER UNTIL I I ASK HER TO RUN THE MACHINE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.ASK MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3- COMP SINK FOR USE AND SANITIZER CONCENTRATION WAS CHECKED-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR IN POOR REPAIR UNDER HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STORAGE BOXES STORED ON FLOORS ON 2ND FL.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN UPPER FLOOR AREA AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER MISSING AT DISH MACHINE 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST INSTALL.
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Mar 2, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,(IE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE).MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.MUST NOT USE MACHINE.ICE MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED .SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND OLD FOOD UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA .ALSO CLEANING CHEMICALS AND OTHER ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS UNDER STAIRS.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE SUPPLIES AT LEAST 6-INCHES OF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET HEAD OF 3- COMP SINK IN REAR VERY LEAKY.MUST REPAIR FAUCET.
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Oct 1, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD UP IN THE 2DR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR CHEF'S COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN THE CHEF'S REAR COOKING STATION. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AND LEAKY HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2-COMP SINK AT THE SALAD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR 2DR-FREEZER SO AS TO NOT HAVE EXCESSIVE FROST BUILD-UP INSIDE LOCATED IN THE REAR CHEF'S COOKING STATION.
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Aug 12, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA, UPSTAIRS UNDER/AROUND STORAGE RACKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK, MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 30, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 23, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 1345256 ON 5/15/2013 UPGRADED TO SERIOUS(29)(38)MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN WALK-COOLER OF DUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP AT REAR, UPSTAIRS DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE AND USE APPROPRIATE DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR HANDLING OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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May 15, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. FOUND KNIVES STORED AGAINIST THE WALL AND A PIPE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BORAD AT THE SANDWICH MAKING STATION WITH DARK GROOVES NEXT TO THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT PREP LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREAS. MUST ALWAYS KEEP WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 13, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE'S EVIDENCE OF ERROSION & RUST BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR TOP & BASE OF THE GREASE TRAP, MUST REPLACE. ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP ON THE BOTTOM WALL OF THE SMALL COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, MUST BE FIXED. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES AROUND THE DISHROOM AREA, THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOMS, AT SODA SYRUP AREA, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, MUST BE FREE OF DIRT/DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Jun 22, 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. PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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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. OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS UNDER STAIRCASE(CLUTTERED). MUST REMOVE OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 5, 2010
Reinspection
2 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 STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK & LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT REARKITCHEN HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED.
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Sep 28, 2010
Complaint
5 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. NOTED 14-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING CLOSE TO A VENT AT MOP ROOM AREA; 8-ON WALLS & CEILING AT REAR AREA TOWARDS THE DOCK DOOR. MUST ELIMINATE SOURCE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O.
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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 STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK.
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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. RUBBER FLOOR MATS NEED DETAILED CLEANING DUE TO EMBEDDED DIRT/DEBRIS; DUSTY COMPRESSOR OF SMALL COOLERS.
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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. FLOOR DRAINS THRUOUT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAPS & ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK & LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT REAR KITCHEN MUST BE FIXED.
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Jun 14, 2010
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. Cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced to make surfaces smooth/easily cleanable.
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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. Iterior panel of ice machine & fan guards of walk-in cooler need cleaning, due to dust or dirt.
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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 around ice machine, grease trap & in mezzanine storage room must be kept clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caffe Baci last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caffe Baci on file is from Aug 17, 2018. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caffe Baci?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Caffe Baci.
Has Caffe Baci's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caffe Baci have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Caffe Baci 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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