CAFFE BACI.

Chicago Health Dept

2 N LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2019.

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

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINKS IN THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABELS ON YOGURT PARFAITS ONLY INCLUDE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER AND A DAMAGED HANDLE TO REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

JUL 5

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA INDECENT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PACKAGED FOOD ( GRANOLA YOGURT ) AT COFFEE STATION NOT LABELED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

WASHED PLASTIC TUBS NOT AIR DRIED BEFORE STACKED INSIDE EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY UTENSIL PROPERLY AFTER WASHING

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

SINGLE SERVICE PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL AT PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

DEC 13

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF TH ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GRILL TOP WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. OBSERVED MINOR PINKISH DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS LOCATED UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, AND ACCUMULATED STANDING WATER BEHIND STEAMERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME RUST ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 16

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND THE WALL NEXT TO THE SALAD PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

NOV 18

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around prep counter in coffee station in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment in rear kitchen prep area not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in 2nd floor storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, had excess debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, and exhaust vents not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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APR 25

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Counter/storage shelving that peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), pop dispensing unit/rack not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors need re-grouting in rear kitchen prep area, damaged/ broken floor tiles in rear kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired, walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen area, 2nd floor storage area shall be repaired/replaced. Wall by steam table in front prep area had peeling paint, exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Missing/damaged light shields in rear kitchen, and 2nd floor storage areas, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

JUN 5

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ANOTHER TYPE OF FOOD DISPLAY TRAY IN THE REACH-IN COOLER WHICH IS EASY TO CLEAN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. WICKER BASKETS BEING USED WITH WAX PAPER OVER IT. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR CORNERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE AND ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES ITEMS IN THE WALK0IN FREEZER. FOUND VARIOUS BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. ABOVE STATED IS DIFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. MUST REPAIR. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 2-COMP SINK AT THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA.

MAR 18

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE FOAM CUPS USED AS A MEASURING CUP. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JUN 7

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AT REAR KITCHEN COOKING LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM AT THE CORNER OF THE ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT 1COMP PREP SINK AND AT 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL STAFF AT PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER AT COFFEE MAKING STATION NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.OBSERVED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF COUNTER AT COFFEE STATION NEXT TO CASH REGISTER.

MAR 12

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AT REAR KITCHEN COOKING LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM AT THE CORNER OF THE ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT 1COMP PREP SINK AND AT 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL STAFF AT PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER AT COFFEE MAKING STATION NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.OBSERVED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF COUNTER AT COFFEE STATION NEXT TO CASH REGISTER.

MAR 16

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 19 YOGURT CUPS (MADE ON THE PREMISES) STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 50.1F-50.8F. ALL WERE DISCARDED 20LBS. VALUED AT $81.89. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LESS AND IMPLEMENT TIME/TEMP. LOGS TO SHOW TEMPS. OF PRODUCT WHEN MADE AND HELD IN COOLERS. CITATION #78205-15 ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MADE ON THE PREMISES OR RE-PACKAGED IN WALK IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND WALLS AROUND 3-COMP. SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 2-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

MAR 4

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. DEBRIS NOTED ON FAN COVERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER PREP AREA INREAR, INSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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 REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING CERAMIC TILES ON KITCHEN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST KEEP EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA.

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