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Bajo Cero

2300 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2018
27
Score
High Risk

Bajo Cero has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 20, 2018. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Note that Bajo Cero's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 20, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 18 violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
8
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2018
Routine
8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO NCITATION ISSUED)
10
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 (B) OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE TO DISPOSE OF TRASH.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B))
54
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND NO RECEIPT OF SERVICE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C))
38
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-1-2.12 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 PIC DIDN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATIONAT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO NCITATION ISSUED)
1
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN DINING AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PA 100-3067 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
58
Proper use of restriction and exclusion
4
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR PALETAS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN FROM MANUFACTURER AND MAINTAIN.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER WOOD SHELVING UNITS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS UNDER SERVICE COUNTER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SINK STOPPER HANDLE AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMP SINK.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT FURNANCE ROOM,STORAGE ROOM,REAR PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
27
May 31, 2016
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bajo Cero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bajo Cero on file is from Sep 20, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bajo Cero?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bajo Cero.

Has Bajo Cero's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bajo Cero have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bajo Cero means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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