Caffe Baci

20 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602
Italian
Last inspected: May 22, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Caffe Baci, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 22, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Caffe Baci is from May 22, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Caffe Baci squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A GARBAGE BAG IS USED AS A SPLASH GUARD FOR CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE A DURABLE SMOOTH NON-ABSORBANT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, DARK SPOTS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: KITCHEN HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK AND DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORED OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 6, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A TRAY OF HOLDING BREAD ROLLS ON TOP OF THE DISPLAY COUNTER NOT PROPERLY COVERED DURING STORAGE. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.BREAD WAS REMOVED FROM COUNTER TOP AND STORED BEHIND THE SNEEZE GUARD.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE FAUCET HANDLE AT THE3-COMP SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS AT THE SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT 3-COMP SINK IS PROPERLY DESIGNED TO REACH ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS. PREMISES HAS A DISH WASHING MACHINE WHICH IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 100PPM CHLORINE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ICE MACHINE LID AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE GELATO FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE END OF THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOM AREA. FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT GRIMMY BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT THE MAIN FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Nov 15, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REACH IN FREEZER-REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE FIRST COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 6, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS BY 3-COMP. SINK AND PAINT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHERS.
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Oct 28, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT DRAINING, HOT WATER WAS SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. ANOTHER 2 ADDITIONAL HAND SINK AVAILABLE IN THE PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO USE ADJACENT HAND SINK.
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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 NOT CLEAN BEHIND DISH MACHINE, DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO 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. WALL BEHIND CLEAN SHELF UTENSILS IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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. DUCT ABOVE OVEN WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER NOTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Apr 8, 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. CONDENSATION DRIP PAN LEAKING WITH HOLES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. A PLASTIC BAG IS USED TO COVER WALL BEHIND UTENSILS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE. ALSO A WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WALL COVERINGS AND MISSING SMALL TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS 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. DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 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. ICE BUILD UP NOTED ON REACH IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER SHELVES IN MAIN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.
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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. PEELING PAINT NOTED ON KITCHEN'S WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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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 May 22, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caffe Baci?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five 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 four 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.