CHICAGO, IL - An inspection conducted at Bacci Pizzeria on Chicago Ave on 08/05/2025 identified food safety violations.
Situated at 2343 W Chicago Avenue Chicago Illinois in Ukrainian Village, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of Chicago's bustling districts.
Inspectors documented: "3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting - comments: observed no signed employees' health policies. 38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present - comments: : 6-202." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
Among the findings were infractions involving pest control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Health experts emphasize that pest activity can rapidly contaminate food preparation surfaces and stored ingredients Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that The FDA Food Code mandates that food storage areas remain free from pest contamination at all times. The FDA Pest Control Guidelines provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
The inspection found infractions involving sanitation, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Industry best practices require establishments to maintain rigorous cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. Per FDA Sanitation Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
Beyond regulatory requirements, such infractions may affect the restaurant's standing and customer relationships. Local food safety organizations monitor inspection results to provide information to the public.
The Chicago Department of Public Health has mandated that Bacci Pizzeria on Chicago Ave immediately address all identified violations before resuming normal operations. A follow-up inspection has been scheduled to verify compliance.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
| Inspection ID | 2621738 |
| DBA Name | BACCI PIZZERIA ON CHICAGO AVE |
| AKA Name | BACCI PIZZERIA |
| License # | 1647808 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 2343 W CHICAGO AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60622 |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass Re-Inspection |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 3. MANAGEMENT |
| RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments | OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED) | 38. INSECTS |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE |
| CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments | 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 59. 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) |
| Latitude | 41.89564503175785 |
| Longitude | -87.68610988884953 |
| Location | (41.89564503175785 |
This inspection was conducted on August 5, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: pest-control, sanitation.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
