Caffe Baci
Last inspected: Jun 21, 2019
37
Score
Caffe Baci, located at 225 W Wacker Dr in Chicago, IL, had a high-risk inspection on June 21, 2019, with a score of 37. This inspection identified two critical violations, six major violations, and two minor violations, including issues related to management knowledge and accessible handwashing sinks. While the most recent inspection indicated several violations, Caffe Baci's historical record shows mostly low-risk inspections across fifteen scored events.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 21, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
37
Jan 30, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 17, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 25, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 11, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 31, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
May 24, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 13, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 2, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 21, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 20, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 9, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 2, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jun 21, 2019 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWEL WAS OBTAINED FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). REFER TO BELOW FOR CITATION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK NEAR DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. HAND SOAP WAS OBTAINED FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA HALLWAY WITH A BUILD-UP OF A ORANGE SUBSTANCE ON TOP WHITE PANEL UNIT DIRECTLY ABOVE ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. UNIT WAS EMPTIED OF ALL ICE AND CLEANED. PERSON IN CHARGE PLACED "DO NOT USE" SIGN ON UNIT DUE TO DISREPAIR. ICE MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
16
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: PREPPED CHICKEN 49.8F AND SALMON FILETS 60.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $55.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY OF KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. TAG WAS PLACED ON UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED: BAKERY GOODS AND YOGURT PARFAITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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