BACCI PIZZA LITTLE ITALY INC..

Chicago Health Dept

1421 W TAYLOR · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

8 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jan 2019.

Last inspected Jan 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETERS ON HAND AT ALL TIMES. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

ALL FLY STRIPS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ALL RAW WOOD IN NEED OF SEALING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT 1 COMP PREP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SODA DISPENSOR MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT FIRST AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTS IN BASEMNT IN NEED OF SHIELDING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING

APR 23

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. DEFROST EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE MISSING HANDEL ON STEAM TABLE LIDS. PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. DISCONTINUE USING SODA & MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT FRONT & BASEMENT PREP AREAS, PROVIDE CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR CRACKED FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPAIR CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FRONT UNDER KITCHEN HOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK NEXT TO FRONT PREP AREA DOOR. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 1-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

APR 16

2018

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED, AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON FOOD, WALLS AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, ALSO FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPAIR CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FRONT UNDER KITCHEN HOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK NEXT TO FRONT PREP AREA DOOR. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 1-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

JUN 7

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CRACKED FLOOR SURFACE BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MAY 31

2017

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/02/2016, REPORT #1948572, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND AND PREP SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. 35 LARGE SEWER LINES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INCASE PIPES OR MOVE FOOD STORAGE AWAY FROM UNDER THE PIPES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PRE PACKAGED SNACKS OFFERED FOR SALE FRONT COUNTER AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, INSTRUCTED TO LABELED,

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CRACKED FLOOR SURFACE BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

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AUG 2

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND AND PREP SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LARGE SEWER LINES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INCASE PIPES OR MOVE FOOD STORAGE AWAY FROM UNDER THE PIPES.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DUSTY OLD VENT ABOVE DOUGH ROLLER AT FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR CAP

APR 20

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PAINT IS CHIPPING FROM THE EXHAUST STRUCTURE TO THE LEFT OF THE MAIN HOODS. REPAIR THE EXHAUST STRUCTURE AND CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE AT THESE LOCATIONS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

THE STRING LIGHTS ABOVE THE PIZZA DISPLAY COUNTER ARE MADE OF GLASS AND ARE NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THESE LIGHTS.

APR 18

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT FOR PIZZA NOT PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WHICH MAINTAINS HOT FOOD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

SNEEZE GUARD NOT PROVIDED AT FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE COVING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL IN THE CASHIER AREA. REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE WALL EDGES. MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

A SQUARE PATCH (APPROX. 1 SQUARE FOOT LARGE) JUST OUTSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS DETACHING FROM THE CEILING. PAINT IS CHIPPING FROM THE EXHAUST STRUCTURE TO THE LEFT OF THE MAIN HOODS. REPAIR THE EXHAUST STRUCTURE AND CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE AT THESE LOCATIONS.

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