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BARRACO'S PIZZA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BARRACO'S PIZZA 3043-3047 W 111TH ST, CHICAGO 60655 Restaurant
August 19, 2025 Complaint License #2303698
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MULITPLE DEAD BUGS ON GLUE TRAPS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FEEDING OF OTHER INSECTS.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE SAUSAGE MACHINE IN THE REAR PIZZA MAKING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PEST OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL OF THE REAR REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. ****ALL UNITS**** MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND UNDER THE SHELVINGS OF BOTH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL AREA, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL AREA, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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