What is Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria's health inspection score?

Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria last inspected?

Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria was last inspected on October 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria have?

Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria safe to eat at?

Yes, Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria

Name: Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria
Address: 405 N WABASH AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 98

405 N WABASH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/28/2025

Own or manage this restaurant?

Claim it to unlock analytics →

0Excellent

Streeterville

Ranked #51 of 713 in Streeterville

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Oct 28, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 95/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (98/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Open location in Google Maps →

405 N WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60611

Open in Maps

View Menu Order Online

Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

8 basic

Sep

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SMALL FREEZER LID NOT ATTACHED TO FREEZER IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FIRMLY ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK LOCATED IN CLOSET ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High5 Basic

7 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
SEE VIOLATION #59
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED MOBILE PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONING CONNECTED TO PLUMBING AND SINK BASIN USED TO DRAIN WATER FROM UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONNECT. HAND WASHING SINK SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AS HANDSINK UNTIL CORRECTED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SMALL FREEZER LID NOT ATTACHED TO FREEZER IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FIRMLY ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK LOCATED IN CLOSET ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING ATTACHEMENTS IN STORAGE ROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550077 FEBRUARY 22, 2022. VIOLATION STATES "ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK REQUIRED AT GELATO/ BAR STATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−30 pts

Community Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Leave a Review

Community Safety Reports

No reviewed safety reports. Help keep others safe by reporting any food safety concerns.

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.

Explore More

Restaurants in Chicago Unknown Restaurants Best in Chicago All Illinois Restaurants