What is Bacci Pizzeria ON Chicago Ave's health inspection score?

Bacci Pizzeria ON Chicago Ave has a SafeDine safety score of 55 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bacci Pizzeria ON Chicago Ave last inspected?

Bacci Pizzeria ON Chicago Ave was last inspected on August 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bacci Pizzeria ON Chicago Ave have?

Bacci Pizzeria ON Chicago Ave has 44 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bacci Pizzeria ON Chicago Ave safe to eat at?

Bacci Pizzeria ON Chicago Ave has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Bacci Pizzeria ON Chicago Ave serve?

Bacci Pizzeria ON Chicago Ave serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Bacci Pizzeria ON Chicago Ave

Name: Bacci Pizzeria ON Chicago Ave
Address: 2343 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 55

2343 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Fair

Pizza•Wicker Park

Ranked #442 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Aug 7, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-45

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+32 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2343 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Apr

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Oct 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Oct

Jul 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

5 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Aug

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 : OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS AT TOPSIDES OF COOLERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 : OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS AT TOPSIDES OF COOLERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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)

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High5 Med6 Basic

15 total1 risk factor

18/100inspection score

−77 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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)

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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)
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS AT TOPSIDES OF COOLERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−77 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
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
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED UTENSILS IN SALT STORED WITH HANDLE TOUCHING SALT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FACING UPWARD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−26 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS INSIDE VARIOUS COOLERS AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTED RACKS.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAPS FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−32 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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