APR 22
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BONGIORNO'S ITALIAN DELI & PIZZERIA.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
405 N WABASH AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 22, 2025 · passed
12 of 15 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Apr 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
AUG 132024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 192023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SMALL FREEZER LID NOT ATTACHED TO FREEZER IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FIRMLY ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK LOCATED IN CLOSET ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.
SEP 122023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
SEE VIOLATION #59
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED MOBILE PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONING CONNECTED TO PLUMBING AND SINK BASIN USED TO DRAIN WATER FROM UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONNECT. HAND WASHING SINK SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AS HANDSINK UNTIL CORRECTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SMALL FREEZER LID NOT ATTACHED TO FREEZER IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FIRMLY ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK LOCATED IN CLOSET ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING ATTACHEMENTS IN STORAGE ROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550077 FEBRUARY 22, 2022. VIOLATION STATES "ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK REQUIRED AT GELATO/ BAR STATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 222022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK REQUIRED AT GELATO/ BAR STATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( FLOUR ) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 212019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN CAULK BY LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 152018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHOPPED LETTUCE/MEAT SAUCE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS OR IN THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT INGREDIENT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT ALLERGEN LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONE OUT OF THREE WASH BOWLS WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION TWO WASH BOWLS WERE NOTED WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINGLE WASH BOWL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR COVING DEATTACHED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 1 OUT OF 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT THEIR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 212017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DAMAGED GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING LIGHT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
APR 182017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CRACKED DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS AT 2 PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
TWO LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP AREA MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING A THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 282016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE SINGLE SERVICE UTENTSILS IN ONE DIRECTION WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE BOTH 2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BACK CORNER OF THE KITCHEN PREP TO REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION-- MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK ON THE SOUTH WALL (WALL WITH WINDOWS) IN KITCHEN PREP TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED TWO LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP AREA WITH NO LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 292015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA AT FRONT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL FOR HAND DIPPED GELATO.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSETS AT FRONT ACROSS FROM BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA.
JUL 182014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN LARGE CONTAINERS UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED CARDBOARD PIZZA ROUNDS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE AND SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL SPLASH GUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS OVER PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLASTIC AROUND DRAIN PLUG INSIDE THE 3COMP SINK SANITIZING BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
APR 52011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT RIGHT SIDE OF HANDSINK & AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP SINK. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR FLOOR OF PIZZA COOLER-DUE TO DUST, WATER OR FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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