BONGIORNO'S ITALIAN DELI & PIZZERIA.

Chicago Health Dept

405 N WABASH AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).

15 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
53
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 22
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
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 13
2024
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 19
2023
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FIRMLY ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation
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 12
2023
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SEE VIOLATION #59

Critical Employee Hygiene
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FIRMLY ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING ATTACHEMENTS IN STORAGE ROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.

Serious Employee Hygiene
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 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK REQUIRED AT GELATO/ BAR STATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( FLOUR ) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 14
2020
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 21
2019
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Serious Sanitation
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.

Serious Food Temperature
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 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Other
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.

Critical Employee Hygiene
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.

Serious Food Temperature
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.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS OR IN THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT INGREDIENT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT ALLERGEN LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Documentation & Training
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.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 21
2017
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DAMAGED GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING LIGHT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

APR 18
2017
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

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

TWO LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP AREA MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING A THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 28
2016
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE BOTH 2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Facility Condition
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.

Minor Sanitation
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 29
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA AT FRONT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PREMISES MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL FOR HAND DIPPED GELATO.

Minor Sanitation
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 18
2014
PASS 7 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Employee Hygiene
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.

OCT 15
2013
PASS · 0 violations
APR 5
2011
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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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