CAFFE BACI.

Chicago Health Dept

10 S RIVERSIDE PLZ · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2018.

Last inspected Aug 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 17

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, , PRIORY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) CLEAN POTS AND PANS RACK COVERED WITH A GARBAGE BAG TO PREVENT SPLASHING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE DURABLE SMOOTH COVER.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12, MINOR LEAK UNDER 2-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

FEB 8

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SLOW DRAING AT HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUN 7

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND UNLABELED BOTTLE OF OLIVE OIL AND FLOUR CONTAINER ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARD ON FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THAT All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND KNIFE WAS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER ON THE SHELF IN FRONT PREP LINE. MUST STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD UP AT THE INNER PANEL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MISSING TILES UNDER FRONT REVOLVING DOOR ENTRANCE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 3

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROER TEMPERATURES: APPROX 25LBS OF SHRIMP POMODORA SAUCE AT 59.5F,12LBS OF GRILLED POTOBELLA MUSHROOMS DATED (8-1-16) AT 53.6F,54.6F,3 CONTAINERS,APPROX 3LBS OF COOKED EGGPLANT DATED (7-27-16) AT 52.6F, 5LBS OF COOKED CREMINI MUSHROOMS DATED (7-20-16) AT 52.7F,15 LBS OF JALAPENO WHITE CREAM SAUCE DATED (7-29-16) AT 44.5F,80 LBS OF GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST DATED (8-1-16) AT 52.7F , APPROX 4-LBS OF HOMEMADE CREAMY TARRAGON VINEGRETTE AT-46.9F,1LB OF CHIMICHURRI SAUCE DATED (7-26-16) AT 45.6F. ALL FOODS REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED APPROX-140LBS /COST $ 500.00,CDI.MUST PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE STORAGE AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT IMPROPER CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. MUST SANITIZE AT LEAST 50PPM OF CHLORINE. OBSERVED DISH MACHINE DOOR VERY WARM, AS IF IT WAS BEING USED .NO OUT OF ORDER SIGN POSTED ON MACHINE,AND CLEAN PLATES STORED ON MACHINE RIGHT SIDE AREA STILL WARM TO TOUCH. THERE WAS NO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP FOR USE OR BEING USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.THE MANAGER ACTUALLY SAT DOWN WTTH ME BEFORE INSPECTION.I WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL THAT DISH MACHINE WAS OUT OF ORDER UNTIL I I ASK HER TO RUN THE MACHINE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.ASK MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3- COMP SINK FOR USE AND SANITIZER CONCENTRATION WAS CHECKED-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

DOOR IN POOR REPAIR UNDER HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE BOXES STORED ON FLOORS ON 2ND FL.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN UPPER FLOOR AREA AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SPRAYER MISSING AT DISH MACHINE 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST INSTALL.

MAR 2

2016

PASS · 0 violations

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FEB 23

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,(IE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE).MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.MUST NOT USE MACHINE.ICE MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED .SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND OLD FOOD UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA .ALSO CLEANING CHEMICALS AND OTHER ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS UNDER STAIRS.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE SUPPLIES AT LEAST 6-INCHES OF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED FAUCET HEAD OF 3- COMP SINK IN REAR VERY LEAKY.MUST REPAIR FAUCET.

OCT 1

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD UP IN THE 2DR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR CHEF'S COOKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN THE CHEF'S REAR COOKING STATION. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AND LEAKY HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2-COMP SINK AT THE SALAD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR 2DR-FREEZER SO AS TO NOT HAVE EXCESSIVE FROST BUILD-UP INSIDE LOCATED IN THE REAR CHEF'S COOKING STATION.

AUG 12

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA, UPSTAIRS UNDER/AROUND STORAGE RACKS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK, MUST REPAIR.

JAN 30

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 23

2014

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 1345256 ON 5/15/2013 UPGRADED TO SERIOUS(29)(38)MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN WALK-COOLER OF DUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP AT REAR, UPSTAIRS DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE AND USE APPROPRIATE DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR HANDLING OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

MAY 15

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. FOUND KNIVES STORED AGAINIST THE WALL AND A PIPE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BORAD AT THE SANDWICH MAKING STATION WITH DARK GROOVES NEXT TO THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT PREP LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREAS. MUST ALWAYS KEEP WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUN 13

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THERE'S EVIDENCE OF ERROSION & RUST BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR TOP & BASE OF THE GREASE TRAP, MUST REPLACE. ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. 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

ICE BUILD-UP ON THE BOTTOM WALL OF THE SMALL COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, MUST BE FIXED. 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

FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES AROUND THE DISHROOM AREA, THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOMS, AT SODA SYRUP AREA, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, MUST BE FREE OF DIRT/DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

JUN 22

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.

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. OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

Minor Pest Activity

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. OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS UNDER STAIRCASE(CLUTTERED). MUST REMOVE OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

OCT 5

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK & LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT REARKITCHEN HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED.

SEP 28

2010

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest 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. NOTED 14-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING CLOSE TO A VENT AT MOP ROOM AREA; 8-ON WALLS & CEILING AT REAR AREA TOWARDS THE DOCK DOOR. MUST ELIMINATE SOURCE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O.

Minor Sanitation

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 STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK.

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. RUBBER FLOOR MATS NEED DETAILED CLEANING DUE TO EMBEDDED DIRT/DEBRIS; DUSTY COMPRESSOR OF SMALL COOLERS.

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 DRAINS THRUOUT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAPS & ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

JUN 14

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced to make surfaces smooth/easily cleanable.

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. Iterior panel of ice machine & fan guards of walk-in cooler need cleaning, due to dust or dirt.

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. Floors around ice machine, grease trap & in mezzanine storage room must be kept clean.

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