Bacci Pizza

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 repair the cold water handle at the exposed hand washing sink in the pizza prep area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Repair the cold water handle at the exposed hand washing sink in the pizza prep area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2589167 on 2/5/24 not corrected: 47 - observed cutting board with heavy stains and score marks. Management instructed to replace or resurface the board. 56 - observed several light fixtures without protective shields. Management instructed to install protective shields and maintain. 57 - observed several employees without food handler certificates. Management instructed that all food handling employees must have valid proof of training. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board with heavy stains and score marks. Management instructed to replace or resurface the board.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed several light fixtures without protective shields. Management instructed to install protective shields and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed electric fly trap hanging directly above prep table in prep area over stored seasoning containers. Instructed person in charge to re-locate to area away from any food preparation.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of syrup on exterior of soda machine around dispensing nozzle and ice chute. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed hole in wall behind door in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain to be smooth and easilu cleanable.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light over rear prep table to have blown out bulbs. Instructed person in charge to replace bulbs and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn screen in rear exit door. Must repair screen on door to prevent pest entry.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must resurface cutting boards on prep tables in rear prep area, due to deep grooves and stains present. If they cannot be resurfaced, instructed to discard cutting boards and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on prep tables.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in freezer and throughout prep areas.must remove foil from stove.must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units,lower shelf of steam table.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from ice dispenser.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing wall outlet cover above pizza prep cooler,hole in wall in women's toilet room.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out lights throughout prep /dish washing areas.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation 60 allergen training is required for employees that have city of chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to maintain.core violations not corrected by the specified date of the inspection report are classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Must adjust threshold on garage door in rear dry storage room to prevent rodent entry. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must resurface cutting boards on prep tables in rear prep area, due to deep grooves and stains present. If they cannot be resurfaced, instructed to discard cutting boards and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from interior contact surfaces in reach in coolers in prep area. Instructed to maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair leak at hand sink next to entrance of rear prep area. Instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean debris from floor in utility closet, and dry storage room. Instructed to maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean grease accumulation from hood in rear prep area. Instructed to maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light shield missing on light fixture in rear prep area. Must install. No lightbulb in the walk-in freezer. Must install. Replace non-working lights in the rear storage/garage area.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed cups used to dispense parmesan cheese inside of the cooler. Instructed to use a handled scoop or utensil to dispense food and to store the utensil with the handle facing up out of the food in between use to avoid indirect hand contact.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the fan vent cover in the 2-door cooler located in the rear next to the walk-in cooler and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooves and permanent stains on the large cutting board used to slice pizzas on the line. Instructed to replace cutting board to provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The rear hand sink located next to the 3-compartment sink is slow draining. Instructed to contact a plumber to repair sink and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed an ice machine in the rear prep area in poor repair not currently being used. Instructed to repair ice machine and utilize or remove piece of equipment from premises.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food not protected from contamination during storage: observed cooked pizza stored directly on top of the dirty oven without a wooden pizza tray underneath. Observed pink and brown mold like discoloration in direct contact with the ice directly above the soda dispenser in the dining area. Cooked pizza shall not be stored on a dirty surface without a tray. Ice machine must be detail cleaned and sanitized to remove mold like substance from interior surface and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained: observed grease pooling on the ground surface below the grease receptacle and observed grease hanging off the sides and pooling on the exterior lid. Grease must be maintained inside of the grease receptacle at all times. Instructed to detail clean the exterior surface of the grease receptacle and remove the grease that has pooled on the ground surface below. Serious violation 7-38-020

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed cups used to dispense parmesan cheese inside of the cooler. Instructed to use a handled scoop or utensil to dispense food and to store the utensil with the handle facing up out of the food in between use to avoid indirect hand contact.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooves and permanent stains on the large cutting board used to slice pizzas on the line. Instructed to replace cutting board to provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the fan vent cover in the 2-door cooler located in the rear next to the walk-in cooler and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The rear hand sink located next to the 3-compartment sink is slow draining. Instructed to contact a plumber to repair sink and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed an ice machine in the rear prep area in poor repair not currently being used. Instructed to repair ice machine and utilize or remove piece of equipment from premises.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found the rear garage door (behind the walk in cooler/freezer) not rodent/insect proofed, a 1/4" gap noted. Instructed to have the door rodent/insect proofed. Serious violation 7-38-020

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Found the previous minor violations from report #1932184 dated 06/062016 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: 32-instructed to sand or replace the cutting boards in the prep areas with deep, dark grooves. Must be smooth and easily cleanable. -instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks inside the walk in cooler. Maintain all. 33-instructed to clean and maintain the storage racks inside the walk in cooler. 35-instructed to remove the graffiti from the men's toilet room stall. 38-instructed to fix the leak at the base of the hot water knob on the 3-compartment sink in the prep area. Maintain same. Serious violation 7-42-090

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks above the 3-compartment sink in the rear prep area where the multi use utensils are stored. Maintain same. Instructed to remove all foil from the cooking equipment in the prep area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the knife rack and the interior of all cooler/freezers.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a light shield to the light above the 1-comp. And reach-in cooler in the rear prep area. Maintain same.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to sand or replace the cutting boards in the prep areas with deep, dark grooves. Must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks inside the walk in cooler. Maintain all.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the storage racks inside the walk in cooler and the nozzles on the soda machine.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the vents in the toilet room and remove the graffiti from the men's toilet room stall.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the hot water knob on the 3-compartment sink in the prep area. Maintain same.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The 1 door freezer next to the pizza oven is in disrepair with a missing door handle and exposed insulation on the inside of the door. Replace the missing door handle and cover the exposed insulation with a cleanable surface.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the deep fryers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed grease on the floor below the deep fryer. Must clean.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged pizza sauces and peppers made on site not labeled with name and address of preparer, and ingredient list. Must label all prepackaged foods.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The 1 door freezer next to the pizza oven is in disrepair with a missing door handle and exposed insulation on the inside of the door. Replace the missing door handle and cover the exposed insulation with a cleanable surface.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the deep fryers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed grease on the floor below the deep fryer. Must clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace the ceiling tile located above the pizza prep table with a hole in it.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must install a light shield for the light fixture above the steam table

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must adjust the faucet for the 3 compartment sink so that it can reach all 3 compartments without having to open faucet completely

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No working thermometer provided inside of the pizza prep cooler. Must provide a working thermometer in all of the prep coolers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Must store in a clean container.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove moldy, rough caulking and recaulk smoothly around the 3 compartment sink. Replace stained cutting boards in the food prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace the ceiling tile located above the pizza prep table with a hole in it.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must install a light shield for the light fixture above the steam table.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must adjust the faucet for the 3 compartment sink so that it can reach all 3 compartments without having to open faucet completely.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No working thermometer provided inside of the pizza prep cooler. Must provide a working thermometer in all of the prep coolers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Must store in a clean container.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in poor repair cracked and broken up in front of the over head door in the rear storage cooler & freezer room. Must repair and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior bottom shelf of the reach in freezer to remove debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around the cooking equipment to remove spills and debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters above the cooking equipment to remove dust and grease. Also clean the vent cover in the toilet rooms to remove dust.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain working thermometers in the coolers.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The walk in cooler racks and top section of the ice machine are rusty, repair or replace with a sanitary shelf.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The can opener is dirty and has worn blades, clean and repair the can opener.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floor behind the three compartment sink and ice machine is dirty, clean the floors from corner to corner.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: The pizza prep and rear garage refrigerators have no thermometers, install easy to read thermometers.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label and date all open potentially hazardous foods.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The rear door has some light coming thru the bottom, seal the bottom of the door.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The potato cutting machine is dirty; clean, rinse and sanitize the unit after each use. The bottom cabinet of the deep fryer is dirty, clean in detail. The ice cream machine is not in use, have hot and cold water installed to the top of the machine prior to use or remove the machine.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floor under the deep fryer is greasy, clean the floor.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The ceiling vents are dirty and peeling, clean and repaint the vents.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Employees with hair hanging down to there shoulders must restrain there hair up.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: MEAT SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE AND POTATO SLICER ON WALL OF REAR PREP AREA. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS WERE CORRECTED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: RUSTY SPOTS INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN, SURFACE AREAS BEHIND NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE WHERE STICKY. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET AT FREEZER DOOR NEXT TO STEAMTABLE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Previous violation from july 2010 was corrected. Clean and maintain interior bottom of fryers (cabinets).

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: 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. 25 live smallflies are in the bathrooms and dish room. Clean up all evidence of smallfly activity.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The pizza prep cooler has encrusted food buildup in the top door opening, cooler was washed, rinsed and sanitized at this time. The can opener has some metal filings in the cutter blade area and needs to be cleaned and repaired. Clean the top of the oven daily where pizzas are kept hot.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the floor under the exposed hand sink pedestals where small flies can breed.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair the leaky rear hot kitchen hand sink faucet and continue to clean and maintain all of the drains where small flies are flying out and breeding.