CHICAGO, IL - BACCI PIZZERIA ON CHICAGO AVE received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/17/2023.
Situated at 2343 W CHICAGO AVE, the establishment is part of West Town's active food service sector. The West Town area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation related to handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed Rear Room Exposed Handwashing Sink in Dishwashing and Dough Prep Area Made Inaccessible By Large Dough Cutting Equipment Being Placed in Front of It. Instructed to Maintain Exposed Handwashing Sinks So That They Are Accessible at All Times. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-030(c). Citation Issued.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.
The second violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed No Soap at the Exposed Handwashing Sink Located in the Rear Dishwashing and Dough Prep Area. Instructed to Maintain Soap at All Exposed Handwashing Sinks at All Times. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-030(c). Citation Combined with the Above Violation.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.
The third violation concerned hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Food & Non-food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used - Comments: Observed Torn Gasket on Interior of Prep Cooler Located on Main Cook Line and Door of Walk-in Cooler. Additionally, Observed a Paper Towel Dispenser at the Rear Exposed Handwashing Sink Low on Battery. Instru. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/17/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS AT TOPSIDES OF COOLERS.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED); INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS AT TOPSIDES OF COOLERS.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2621273 7/24/25 NOT CORRECTED-4-301.12(A) : STILL OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF SAID SINK MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED); MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED); ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISH WASHING HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOTTLE INSIDE OF SAID SINK. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED); ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION (COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION); PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS A VARIETY OF COOKED PIZZAS 4LBS.-CHEESE PIZZA-80.6F..5LBS. VEGETABLE -74.0F..5LBS. SAUSAGE-79.2F.4LBS. PEPPERONI-82.4F.11LBS. DEEP DISH-77.2F-79.9F. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0�F OR ABOVE.APPX.20LBS. $300.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED); PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. ITALIAN BEEF-46.6F.2LBS SAUSAGE-48.6F..5LB CUT LETTUCE-54.9F.,5LB. SLICED TOMATO-51.1F.2LBS. WINGS-44.6F. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW.APPX.10LBS.$45.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION); PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 45.5�F AND 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 54.3�F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THE UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED); INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED); INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND IN THE GARBAGE CORRAL IN THE DINING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/24/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED); INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS AT TOPSIDES OF COOLERS.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK STOPPER HANDLES ON 3-COMPARTMENT TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR, WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF SAID SINK MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C); PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.; COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE. NO VACUUM-PACKAGED FOOD WAS OBSERVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE OPERATION. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL HACCP PLAN IS PROVIDED. MUST CONTACT THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED; VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN PROVIDED FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.; IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS IN SALT STORED WITH HANDLE TOUCHING SALT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FACING UPWARD.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.; PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2590654 DATED MARCH 7 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #47 REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND IN VARIOUS COOLERS AND TO #58 COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT. OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN VARIOUS COOLERS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 87 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. EMPLOYEE TURNED UP WATER HEATER HOT WATER RESTORED TO SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS INSIDE VARIOUS COOLERS AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTED RACKS.; SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED, THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOODS THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. THE MANAGER CLEANED THE DRAIN ON SITE, WHICH ALLOWED FOR ADEQUATE DRAINING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED REAR ROOM EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AND DOUGH PREP AREA MADE INACCESSIBLE BY LARGE DOUGH CUTTING EQUIPMENT BEING PLACED IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AND DOUGH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE AND DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. ADDITIONALLY, OBSERVED A PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOW ON BATTERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND REPAIR PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS.; SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAPS FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON SINK IN REAR DOUGH PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE HANDSINK NEAR COOK LINE AND IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.; PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED TEH FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2547062 DATED 1/27/2022: #58 "OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED..
The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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