BACCI CAFE AND PIZZERIA ON MILWAUKEE AVE. INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. PIZZA DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 105.5F AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PIZZA TEMPERATURE. PIZZA IN UNIT FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 84.7F TO 95.4F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL UNIT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS PIZZA IN FRONT DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 84.7F AND 95.4F. SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 93.7F, CHEESE PIZZA AT 95.3F. ALL PIZZA DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: ALL THREE TOILETS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT UNABLE TO FLUSH. 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS HAVE BACK-UP SEWAGE AND WATER WHEN FLUSHED. BASEMENT TOILET DOESN'T HAVE A HANDLE TO FLUSH BOWL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR EXIT KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR LEADING ONTO MILWAUKEE AVE. AND BEING USED AT THIS TIME FOUND NOT RODENT PROOFED OR PROPERLY SEALED/TIGHT FITTING. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND SCREEN TORN WITH OPEN HOLES. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES AND SEAL ALL SCREEN HOLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-3-14 INSPECTION NOT CORRECTED: #38-NOTED DIPPER WELL WITHOUT RUNNING WATER AT GELATO DISPLAY FREEZER AND OBSERVED SCOOP STORED IN PAPER CUP OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER IN THE DIPPER WELL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CRACKED, DAMAGED, MISSING PLASTIC DOOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON KITCHEN BOX FREEZER LID AND LID CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE LID OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REPLACED.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.