Bahia Burger
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
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Score
Bahia Burger appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. Bahia Burger was last inspected on Oct 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
“Allergen training as required” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Bahia Burger's 55 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED, HANDLED, PREPPED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS, TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, FOODS (PREPARED GROUND BEEF AND BEANS, COOKED RICE, CHICKEN, AND CHOPPED/SLICED FRESH FRUIT (PAPAYA, STRAWBERRIES AND PINEAPLLES) WITHOUT LABELS IN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER UNIT(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY LABELS ON PREPARED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN ON ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA(S), PREP AND NEAR THE DISH WASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND THE FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR(S) AND FREEZER(S) UNITS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Aug 12, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 4, 2025
License
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES AND NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON VENTS IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND AT CEILINGS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER AND PREP AREA TABLE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NEAR THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY IN STORAGE AREA WITH A/C UNIT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT AND IN STORAGE ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bahia Burger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bahia Burger on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bahia Burger?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bahia Burger.
Has Bahia Burger's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bahia Burger have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bahia Burger means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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