Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria
405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 16, 2026
Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria was last inspected on June 16, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
June 16, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside stand up reach in cooler at 2nd floor storage room. Must provide a working thermometer inside cooler.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build up on prep area reach in coolers condensers also observed food build up on exterior of dishmachine. Must clean coolers condensers and exterior of dishmachine.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Front prep area handwash sink pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11---observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2 door stand-up-cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gaskets and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.16---observed no sink used for dumping liquid waste at front coffee beverage preparation area.instructed management that a minimum of 1 compartment sink to be installed for obtaining water and discarding liquid waste must be available at the coffee preparation area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods) held inside the rear 2 door stand-up cooler. Observed cooked egg plant at 50.1f-51.0f, sliced tomatoes at 50.1f, lasagna at 50.1f-51.1f, sliced ham at 48.2f and chicken at 51.0f.management voluntarily discarded approximately 22#'s of foods worth $120.00. Instructed management to monitor and maintain all cold (tcs foods) at 41f or colder at all times.priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen 2 door stand-up cooler with an air temperature of 55.0f.the cooler was used to store (tcs foods) such as egg plant,lasagna and chicken etc.instructed management to repair and maintain said cooler at 41f or colder at all times.management immediately notified refrigeration repair service.the said cooler is tagged "held for inspection" at this time.instructed not to use until repaired.priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued. (**see comments).
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers inside two (2) coolers located in the 2nd floor dry storage room.instructed to provide and maintain visible, accurate working thermometers in said coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2 door stand-up-cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gaskets and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drainpipe underneath the hand sink located in the kitchen prep/dishwashing area.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sink used for dumping liquid waste at front coffee beverage preparation area.instructed management that a minimum of 1 compartment sink to be installed for obtaining water and discarding liquid waste must be available at the coffee preparation area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize 2nd floor dry storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and all other need items must be elevated from the floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.