Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CAFFE BACI INC on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252243
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFFE BACI INC · 231 S LA SALLE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145794
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFFE BACI INC · 231 S LA SALLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS, COOKIES,ETC FOR SALE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LABELS OF INGREDIENTS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR UNDER STORAGE SHELVING AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AROUND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED UPPER AND LOWER WALL AREA THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104766
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFFE BACI INC · 231 S LA SALLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Observed spatulas and knives improper stored in spaces between counters and cooking equipment in front prep area. Must properly store all utensils in a clean container, or in a knife box, or on a magnetic strip to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed wiping cloths throughout coffee prep, front prep, and rear prep area improper stored on counters. Must properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104328
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFFE BACI INC · 231 S LA SALLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the walk-in cooler and the front display cooler. Found chicken @ 49.5F in the walk in cooler. In the front display cooler found assortment of yogurts and yogurt parfaits @ 46.6F- 64.8F; small cartons of milk @ 50.0F; and hummus @ 59.1F. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed 12 small, black flies on walls and metal shelving in rear prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize walls and shelving. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Observed spatulas and knives improper stored in spaces between counters and cooking equipment in front prep area. Must properly store all utensils in a clean container, or in a knife box, or on a magnetic strip to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed wiping cloths throughout coffee prep, front prep, and rear prep area improper stored on counters. Must properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009954
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFFE BACI INC · 231 S LA SALLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. THE WASH BOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IS IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, HOT WATER TANK AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946568
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFFE BACI INC · 231 S LA SALLE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLERS.APPROX 20lb LBS OF CHICKEN PASTA SALAD-59.8F,43.8F,12LBS OF BOW TIE PASTA-51.8F,50.8F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER DATED 7-13-2016. ALSO INSIDE PREP COOLER, RAW EGGS AT 55.8F,AND 1LB RAW SHELL EGGS AT 48.7F, 1LB TURKEY DELI MEAT 45.7F, APPROX (10) YOUGURT /FRESH FRUIT CUPS AT 57.8F, MILK AT 48F,45.8F.ALL FOODS REMOVED FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED BY MANAGERS-CDI,25lbs/ cost $275.00. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW . CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER TOUCHING DIRTY DISHES. EMPLOYEE NEVER WASHED HANDS THRU-OUT HANDLING DIRTY DISHES ,TAKING HANDS REMOVING FOOD FROM CONTAINERS,PANS, THEN LOADING UP TRAY FOR WASHING INSIDE OF DISH MACHINE.ONCE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND FOOD PANS FINISH CYCLE EMPLOYEE REMOVE CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT,PANS FROM MACHINE TO PUT ON SHELVES .EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS AFTER ACTIVITY THAT RESULT IN HANDS CONTAMINATION BEFORE HANDLING CLEAN DISHES,FOOD EQUIPMENT OR UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010A
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: UNCLEAN GREASE TRAP AT DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE,ETC.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER OF UNCLEAN,UNUSED EQUIPMENT ,(ICE MACHINE) IN STORAGE AREA BY HOT WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA UNTIL REMOVED FROM PREMISES FOR SERVICE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1683241
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFFE BACI INC · 231 S LA SALLE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLERS.APPROX 1LB COOKED HAM-48.9F,1LB-COOKED MUSHROOMS-48.5F,2LBS RAW SHELL EGGS AT-52.2F,APPROX 10-LBS OF MILK- 50.1F,47.8F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.APPORX 14LBS AT COST $40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, NOT LABELED IN DISPLY COOLER AND AT COUNTER,(YOUGART,COOKIES,ETC)MUST PROPERLY LABEL.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD PAN STORAGE SHELVESIN DISH AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.ALSO RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON RED COLORED WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588315
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFFE BACI INC · 231 S LA SALLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE REAR LARGE PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COATS STORED OVER FOOD IN THE REAR LARGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AREA SEPARATE FROM FOOD STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418799
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFFE BACI INC · 231 S LA SALLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REATTACH THE PVC WALLS AT THE CORNER TO SEAL OPENINGS AT THE WALL PRIOR TO REACHING THE STAFF LOCKER ROOM AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD AT THE COOKING LINE 2DR REACH-IN COOLER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REPAIR LEAK.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING AND CALIBRATED THERMOMETER AT THE COFFEE BAR REACH-IN COOLER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE REAR STORE AREA SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND BREEDING.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453218
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFFE BACI INC · 231 S LA SALLE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND PREPARED SALADS AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 45-48 DEGREES. ALL SALADS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $75.00 25 LBS REACH IN COOLER AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL REACH IN COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS FROM UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD SPLATTER BEHIND AND ABOVE COOKINF EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1292330
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFFE BACI INC · 231 S LA SALLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUSR REPAIR GASKET AT DOOR OF REACH-IN DELI COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE STICKY FLOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST RECAULK WALL AT BASE OF THE 3COMP SINK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114502
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFFE BACI INC · 231 S LA SALLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BEHIND/AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60604
82 of 93 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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