License
Jul 16, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Bacinos Italian Grill
248 W Diversey Pkwy
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass
Jul 16, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 8, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 27, 2025
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED A CONTAINER WITH COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AND ANOTHER CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 46.5F TO 48.7F. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 13# OF FOOD VALUE OF $45. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN FRONT OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBATIN ALLERGE TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2595364 ON 05/29/24. #53. NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE. #56. OBSERVED ACCUMUALTED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 29, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP 1-DOOR COCA COLA COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED/NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH TIGHT FITTED CEILING LIGHT COVER.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 29, 2024 · Original Source