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BACCI PIZZA

2101 W Touhy AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BACCI PIZZA has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 18, 2021. The most recent inspection, on November 16, 2022, found no infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Food source, labelling and allergens and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times on March 15, 2022. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 15, 2022. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times on March 15, 2022. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times on March 15, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 15, 2022. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    17 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT A PERSON IN CHARGE IS ALWAYS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER DRYING OF HANDS AT THE DISH AND PIZZA PRE HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED COOKED PIZZAS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE PREP AREA ON DISPLAY RACKS. CHEESE PIZZA AT 125F, SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 114F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE FOR TIME AS A MEANS OF CONTROL FOR HOT FOODS BEING HELD.ALL FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOODS LOCATED IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SHREDDED CHEESE 49.4F, HAM 49.6F, SAUSAGE 44.2, WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS SOUPS, PASTA SAUCE, SLICED CHEESE NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE LONGER THAN SEVEN DAYS. NO LABELS ON ANY FOODS. CHEESE NOTED COVERED WITH BLUE MOLD. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • NOTED THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F WITH FOOD SUCH AS HAM AT 46.6. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABELS MUST INCLUDE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SOILED WIPE CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING SURFACES IN A BUCKET WITH APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT ALL TIME WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREPARATION AREAS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP CUTS/GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER ON THE COOK LINE NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRTY CAN OPENER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED BROKEN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE OVERHEAD VENT LOCATED IN THE UNISEX BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • FOUND PREPACKAGED FROZEN TIRAMISU CAKE INSIDE FREEZER WITH NO LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND SANITATION MANGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINIING. MUST PROVIDE.
  4. License

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • FOUND PREPACKAGED FROZEN TIRAMISU CAKE INSIDE FREEZER WITH NO LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND SANITATION MANGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINIING. MUST PROVIDE.

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