Barrio / Bodega
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
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Score
Barrio / Bodega appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2013. On Mar 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED ON CRATE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM LEAKING, STORAGE ROOM IS ACROSS FROM DISHWASHING AREA AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS. OBSERVED HOT WATER TURNED OFF TO HANDWASHING SINK IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO HANDWASHING SINK. NOTE THERE IS A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS THE WALKWAY FROM SAID HANDWASHING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LIQUOR STORAGE FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Apr 19, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED REVOLVING DOOR WITH OPENINGS AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEED MACHINE SO THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN ROOM WITH WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED OR MISSING GROUT ON TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA, COOKLINE IN FRONT OF EQUIPMENT AND AND AREA OF FLOOR NEAR SMALL COOKLINE AREA IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOORS IN FACILITY WITH DAMAGED OR MISSING GROUT.
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Apr 12, 2024
Complaint
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 55.6F-64.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 112.5F AND AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK 109.9F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 58.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION WITH A PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40.6F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 0PPM CHLORINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 50PPM CHLORINE BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.9-64.9F(PICO DE GALLO 46.9F, GARLIC SAUCE WITH DAIRY 61.9F, CHEESE SAUCE 64.9F CHICKEN 59.5F AND TAQUITO WITH CHICKEN 61.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $138 WEIGHING 31LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLIES IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM WITH FRUIT CUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN SAID AREA. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/12/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REVOLVING DOOR WITH OPENINGS AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH TWO LOWER DOORS WITH A BUILDUP OF A BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COLD BREW MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON SAID MACHINES SO THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN ROOM WITH WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED OR MISSING GROUT ON TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA, COOKLINE IN FRONT OF EQUIPMENT AND AND AREA OF FLOOR NEAR SMALL COOKLINE AREA IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOORS IN FACILITY WITH DAMAGED OR MISSING GROUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN WESTSIDE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLITERS IN WESTSIDE COOKING AREA.
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Oct 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER PREPARED AND REDY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CARNITAS, COOKED SHRIMP, FRIED RICE AND STEAM RICE NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAT SEVEN DAYS FOUND NO DATES AT ALL. ALL FOODS DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 23LBS VALUE OF 87 DOLLARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STRAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHIG SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 8, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2563136 DATED 9/1/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA IS FADED AND ILLEGIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW DATA PLATE.
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Sep 1, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS ON COOK LINE CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS LOBSTER TAILS AND CARNITAS MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 45.6F AND 46.2F. COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLERS SO THAT THEY ARE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLERS ON COOK LINE: SKIRT STEAK AT 50.9F, HAMBURGERS AT 50.1F, CHICKEN AT 49.9F, SHRIMP AT 51.2F, LOBSTER TAILS AT 50.9F, AND CARNITAS AT 48.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT END OF COOK LINE AND BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION USED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN PREPARING BEVERAGES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES SHOULD WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA IS FADED AND ILLEGIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW DATA PLATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 26, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEMALE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE USING EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA OF REAR KITCHEN TO FILL COOKING POT WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER FLAT TOP GRILLS LOCATED ON MAIN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF BULK SUGAR NEAR MAIN LINE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING OVER DISH AREA INCLUDING FIRE SPRINKLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN DOWN GROUT ON FLOOR IN DISH PIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNPROTECTED LIGHT BULBS OVER MOP SINK AREA AND DISH AREA LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SHIELD ALL LIGHT BULBS.
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Oct 24, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE WHILE MACHINE BEING USED. 0PPM OBTAINED AT CL TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. TECH ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED MACHINE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER FOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SODA GUN DISPENSERS AND HOLDERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION DRIPPING NOTED IN MAIN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUP.
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70
Nov 26, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS -MAIN BAR -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN ENTIRE KITCHEN PREP, PASTRY, DISH WASHING AND COOK LINE AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE GROUT AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, INOPERABLE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ETC. AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR SCRUBBER ROOM, BEHIND COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN MAIN WALK IN COOLER AND ROTISSERIE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 11, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114(A) FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CL TEST STRIPS, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12, FOUND SEVERAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH WHITE POWDER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12, UTENSILS IN USE KEPT IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON CLEAN DRY SURFACE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-901.11 STANDING WATER NOTED AT BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11, STANDING WATER, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON COOLER DRAWER TRACKS AND BOTTOM SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: meat slicer not cleaned properly at behind the blade, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: interior of soda guns at bar not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Oct 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: BOTH BAR LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS MACHINES NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE GLASSES IN 3-COMARTMENT SINK. GLASS MACHINES MUST BE SANITIZING AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP, REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS WITH DUST BUILD UP AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND GLASS MACHINES AT BAR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING LIGHT COVERS/CEILING VENT COVERS ABOVE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR AND PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 5, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: BAR LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSMACHINES NOT SANITIZING WHILE IN USE, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSMACHINES MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR COOLERS GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND COOLERS CONDENSERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 2, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SERVICE BAR, COOK LINE, AND NO HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON ALL HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED THE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO GET A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND POST IT ON THE WALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE SERVICE BAR AND MAIN BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ONE OUT OF TWO ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD IN THE COOK LINE OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INTHE EMPLOYEES DRESSING ROOM,AND STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT THREE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE AND ONE LIGHT BULB ON THE PREP LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR EQUIPMENT/EMPLOYEE STORAGE ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 4, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES,USED WASH CLOTHS TO WIPE PREP TABLES,RINSE TONGS INSIDE WATER IN CONTAINER,PICK UP SAUCE PAN, CONTINUED PICKING FOOD FROM SERVICE COOLER AND PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE PREPARING SALAD WIPED THEIR HANDS WITH GLOVES ON A WASH CLOTH AND CONTINUED TO DISH SALAD INTO A SERVING PLATE ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS AND MUCH MORE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER CHANGING GLOVES OR CHANGING TASKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE COOKING STOVE AND AT THE EMPLOYEES BATHROOM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBER FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A THICK GRAYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. MANAGER INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR EQUIPMENT/EMPLOYEE STORAGE ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 23, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barrio / Bodega last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barrio / Bodega on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barrio / Bodega?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Barrio / Bodega.
Has Barrio / Bodega's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barrio / Bodega have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Barrio / Bodega means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Barrio / Bodega inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Barrio / Bodega is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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