Bella Luna Cafe

731 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2022
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 20 inspections at Bella Luna Cafe stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2022. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Bella Luna Cafe since Feb 4, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Bella Luna Cafe's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

20
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND SINK AND IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING PROTEINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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74
Jan 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNES, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING VACCINE MANDATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
64
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED INFORMING PATRONS OF VACCINE MANDATE. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE AT MAIN ENTRANCE AND IN PROMINENT LOCATION INSIDE FACILITY.
64
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIST OF EMPLOYEES WHO ARE VACCINATED AND/OR TESTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
64
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND SINK AND IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING PROTEINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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52
Aug 28, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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86
Aug 24, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA: CHICKEN AT 45.5F, EGGS AT 48.8F, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM AT 46.4F, SAUSAGE AT 48.2F, AND UNCOOKED BACON AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 50LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $1,000. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CREAM, EGGS, CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, AND UNCOOKED BACON MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.8. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAIN AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
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61
Apr 3, 2020
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : BULK SUGAR AND SALT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA., INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING ISIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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67
Mar 27, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CURRENT VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALSO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE CLEAN UP KIT THAT CORRESPONDS WITH PROCEDURE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (PASTA BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS AND BEEF ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIECATE POSTED WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PASTA, COLESLAW, SOUPS CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-10. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK SUGAR AND SALT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA., INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING ISIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY CERTIFICATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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41
May 22, 2019
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR FOOD COOK TO ORDER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK SUGAR AND SALT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
37
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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74
Jun 14, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK OR THE BAR HAND SINK. ONLY A COMMON CLOTH TOWEL WAS PROVIDED AT THE BAR HAND SINK FOR HAND DRYING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND THAT CLOTH TOWELS MUST NOT BE SHARED/USED MULTIPLE TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT EACH SINK DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
12
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOVEN, WICKER BASKETS BEING USED TO SERVE BREAD, WHICH ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (AND ARE ACCUMULATING GREASE AND CRUMBS). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BASKETS WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AND A BASKET HOLDING SPOONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN DISHWARE STORAGE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP COUNTERS IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR WAITRESS AND FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS, INCLUDING SERVERS, MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Aug 3, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN COVER FANS INSIDE PRODUCE AND BEER WALK IN IN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN FAN COVERS 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 CEILING OF PRODUCE/BEER WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EILING OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED IN COOLERS. MAKE SURE ALL THERMOMETRS ARE CALIBRATED AND READING 40F OR LESS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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86
Nov 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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86
May 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELF RACKS INSIDE EAST SIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/REPLACE ALL RUSTED SHELF RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON EAST WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 2, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. ALSO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER, WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. REPAIR CHEST FREEZER LID,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN IN DETAIL EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL, STOVES AN DEEP FYER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL SODA CANS 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MISSING END CAPS OF THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH USED FOR WIPING CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, PREP TABLE,DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SSOLUTION. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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67
Jun 10, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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95
Jun 2, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-SPINACH 46.5F, PEPPERONI 49.1F, TOMATO SAUCE 57.1F, CHEESE 64.8F, CHICKEN 50.3F, SAUSAGE 71.7F, PASTA 45.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DISPOSED OF 18IBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED GRAYISH, BLACK AND PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ICE MACHINE COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. 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 PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED STICKY SHELVES DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY,WET FLOORS AND THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND DEEP FRYER, BY THE DISH WASHER MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPPING UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FANS INSIDE COOLERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND DIRT.
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74
Aug 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPED PIZZA SIZING WOOD BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. DAMAGED GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA GUNS INTERIOR SURFACES AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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86
Jul 9, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED/LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE BAR. THE RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES IN REAR MUST BE RE-SEALED/REPLACED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: REAR WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, INTEIOR FLOOR OF BAR COOLER, COMPRESSORS & FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS-DUE TO DUST, FOOD STAINS, SPILLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER AROUND THE DISHMACHINE, ON BOTH SIDES OF BAKING OVEN, ABOVE REAR WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED/MINIMIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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82
Jul 8, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 54F, INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER AT 60F, INSIDE OF THE COOLER NEAR THE COOK LINE AT 48F. ALL UNITS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ALL UNITS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS AN ADDITIONAL WALK-IN COOLER AND PIZZA PREP COOLER FOR USE. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 46-48F: EGGS, SAUSAGE, COOKED RICE, HEAVY CREAM, COOKED PASTAS, HAM, CHEESES, CHICKEN, ITALIAN BEEF, CHEESECAKE. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER: FETA CHEESE AT 61F, AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 60F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE OF THE COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK LINE: RICOTTA CHEESE AT 46F, CHICKEN AT 48F, GROUND BEEF AT 50F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR RUN THROUGH THE ICE BIN AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MUST REROUTE OUT OF THE ICE BIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE PIZZA COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST FROM WALL ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SEAL ANY OPENINGS OR GAPS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Mar 12, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Observed damaged wood shelf by dishmachine. Must remove/replace damaged shelf.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must clean pipes at cookline, observed thick food build up.
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Mar 5, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous minor violations not corrected from report #147422 dated 01/26/09 and must be corrected by reinspection (03/12/10),#33-must detail clean and santize all unclean equipment throughout prep area(lower sides of prep tables, dishwash drainboard, interior of ice machine, prep coolers door rubber gaskets/door corners and hindges,etc.)#34-must detail clean floor under and around all equipment, along all corners/walls throughout prep area and dishwash area#35-must seal holes in wall behind and around prep handwashbowl#36-must replace cracked ceiling light covers above prep area. Serious violation. Citation issued, ticket #H000057373 18.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Observed damaged wood shelf by dishmachine. Must remove/replace damaged shelf.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must clean all pipes at cookline, observed thick food build up.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bella Luna Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bella Luna Cafe on file is from Feb 4, 2022. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bella Luna Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Bella Luna Cafe.

Has Bella Luna Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bella Luna Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bella Luna Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.