Caffe Baci

350 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2016

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Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2014, Caffe Baci has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 20, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 20, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2016

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Oct 5, 2016

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #30 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1560189 ON 7/14/15: ALL SALAD AND SANDWICHWS PREPARED AND PACKED FOR SALE MUST HAVE A LABEL, NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Jul 14, 2015

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON THE FRONT COUNTER SUCH AS CHICKEN WRAPPED AT 55,1F,TOTAL LBS 20, WORTH $30.00. TUNA SANDWICDH AT 56.3F WORTH $30.00, TOTAL 15 LBS. HAM SANDWICH AT 55.0F, WORTH $30.00, TOTAL 16 LBS. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) INSTRUCTED MANGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER/DISPLAY COOLER.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER FROM REPORT #1401501 DATED 2/25/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED TO POST.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL SALAD AND SANDWICHWS PREPARED AND PACKED FOR SALE MUST HAVE A LABEL, NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL SODA CASES OFF THE FLOOR,UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER PREPARING FOOD WITH FACIAL HAIR(BEARD)WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR BEARD NET WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Feb 25, 2014

License

1 minor violation.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector notes: NOTED PLUMBERS POTTY INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, HAND WASH SINKS AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD BUILDING ENGINEER REMOVE EXCESS PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Jan 8, 2014

License

No violations found.

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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 Oct 20, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Caffe Baci's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Caffe Baci have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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