What is Bacci Cafe & Pizzeria Ltd's health inspection score?

Bacci Cafe & Pizzeria Ltd has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bacci Cafe & Pizzeria Ltd last inspected?

Bacci Cafe & Pizzeria Ltd was last inspected on January 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bacci Cafe & Pizzeria Ltd have?

Bacci Cafe & Pizzeria Ltd has 20 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bacci Cafe & Pizzeria Ltd safe to eat at?

Yes, Bacci Cafe & Pizzeria Ltd has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Bacci Cafe & Pizzeria Ltd serve?

Bacci Cafe & Pizzeria Ltd serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Bacci Cafe & Pizzeria Ltd

Name: Bacci Cafe & Pizzeria Ltd
Address: 2301 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 93

2301 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/29/2026

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0Excellent

Pizza•Near West Side

Ranked #34 of 196 in Near West SideBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jan 29, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

2.9

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

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

2301 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60612

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jul

May 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb

Feb 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Jan 2026

2 inspections

2 high priority

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High

2 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 51.0F-56.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE A REFRIGERATOR. FOUND A CONTAINER OF FILLED WITH RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE OPEN PITCHERS OF FRESH CILANTRO AND PARSLEY LEAVES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−20 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE COOK'S LINE PREP COOLER AND THE PIZZA PREP STATION COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 49F, CHEESE AT 44-46F, GROUND BEEF AT 45F, HAMBURGERS AT 48F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 45F, COOKED PASTA AT 44F, AND CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 59F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589167 ON 2/5/24 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH HEAVY STAINS AND SCORE MARKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE BOARD. 56 - OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−29 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH HEAVY STAINS AND SCORE MARKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE BOARD.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLE EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE A PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA OVER STORED SEASONING CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RE-LOCATE TO AREA AWAY FROM ANY FOOD PREPARATION.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF SYRUP ON EXTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE AROUND DISPENSING NOZZLE AND ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DOOR IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILU CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT OVER REAR PREP TABLE TO HAVE BLOWN OUT BULBS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, DISHWASHING AREA AND BATHROOMS NOT REACHING 100F. OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING 82.4F-83.1F. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN MINIMUM OF 100F FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. WATER TEMPERATURE REACHING 121F BY END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED PORK SAUSAGE IN REAR REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 61.1F. ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LB, $10. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TORN SCREEN IN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR SCREEN ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA, DUE TO DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. IF THEY CANNOT BE RESURFACED, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 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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