SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BUCA DI BEPPO.

EAT. 86/100

521 N RUSH ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 24, 2012 · passed

5 of 6 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 24
2012
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 15
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUSTY COMPRESSORS & FAN GUARDS OF SMALL COOLERS AT BAR AREA & REAR KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN DINING ROOM AREA & ANY ATTACHMENTS TO THE INTERIOR AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

SEP 23
2010
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST COVER ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR AREA.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP FROM GROUT LINES. MUST REGROUT AREA SO BUILD UP CANNOT OCCUR. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AT FRONT BAR AREA...MUST INSTALL PROPER BAR GUN HOLDERS WITH DRAIN LINE TO OPEN DRAIN SITE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED A TOUR OF CUSTOMERS IN PREP AREA. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREAS. ALL PERSONNEL MUST BE CLEAN UNIFORMS AND HAIR RESTRAINTS.

SEP 14
2010
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR AREA. APPROX. 12 FLIES NOTED. LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS AREAS: LOCKER AREA, DISH MACHINE AREA AND PIZZA KITCHEN. APPROX. 7 LIVE ROACHES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND 2 CANS OF ROACH INSECTICIDE IN FOOD PREP AREAS. STOPPED MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE FROM SPRAYING A LIVE ROACH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST COVER ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR AREA.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP FROM GROUT LINES. MUST REGROUT AREA SO BUILD UP CANNOT OCCUR. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AT FRONT BAR AREA...MUST INSTALL PROPER BAR GUN HOLDERS WITH DRAIN LINE TO OPEN DRAIN SITE.

MAR 15
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST MAINTAIN.

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FEB 11
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AT DESSERT STATION. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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