Buca Di Beppo, 521 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Buca Di Beppo
Address: 521 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Feb 24, 2012
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 11, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Mar 15, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 14, 2010 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
  • TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 23, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 15, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 24, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Feb 11, 2010

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AT DESSERT STATION. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 15, 2010

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CORRECTED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST MAINTAIN.

Sep 14, 2010

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR AREA. APPROX. 12 FLIES NOTED. LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS AREAS: LOCKER AREA, DISH MACHINE AREA AND PIZZA KITCHEN. APPROX. 7 LIVE ROACHES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND 2 CANS OF ROACH INSECTICIDE IN FOOD PREP AREAS. STOPPED MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE FROM SPRAYING A LIVE ROACH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP FROM GROUT LINES. MUST REGROUT AREA SO BUILD UP CANNOT OCCUR. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AT FRONT BAR AREA...MUST INSTALL PROPER BAR GUN HOLDERS WITH DRAIN LINE TO OPEN DRAIN SITE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST COVER ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR AREA.

Sep 23, 2010

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY INSECT ACTIVITY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. LAST PEST SERVICE ON 9-20-10 NO ACTIVITY NOTED.
Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. NO CANS OF INSECTICIDE ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST COVER ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP FROM GROUT LINES. MUST REGROUT AREA SO BUILD UP CANNOT OCCUR. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AT FRONT BAR AREA...MUST INSTALL PROPER BAR GUN HOLDERS WITH DRAIN LINE TO OPEN DRAIN SITE.
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED A TOUR OF CUSTOMERS IN PREP AREA. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREAS. ALL PERSONNEL MUST BE CLEAN UNIFORMS AND HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Feb 15, 2011

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUSTY COMPRESSORS & FAN GUARDS OF SMALL COOLERS AT BAR AREA & REAR KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN DINING ROOM AREA & ANY ATTACHMENTS TO THE INTERIOR AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
CORRECTED AT THIS TIME
CORRECTED AT THIS TIME
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Feb 24, 2012

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