Bellas Fuentez
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 22 inspections at Bellas Fuentez stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Bellas Fuentez on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
22
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: open cups for employees drinks placed above prep table, instructed to keep away.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloth placed on prep table, instructed to keep in a sani bucket.
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Mar 26, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT AREA VEGETABLE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR AND HANDLE ON MICROWAVE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MICROWAVE DOOR AND HANDLE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAIN KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK HOUSING TO BE MADE OF UNPAINTED/UNSEALED WOOD AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD USED TO HOUSE HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES WITH EASILY-CLEANABLE MATERIALS.
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Apr 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED MEET PREPARED 24 HOURS AGO ON THE PREP COUNTER WITH AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 60.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REGARDING COOLING METHOD: (A) COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE COOLED: (1) Within 2 hours from 57�C (135�F) to 21�C (70�F); and (2) Within a total of 6 hours from 57�C (135�F) to 5�C (41�F) or less. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS. (PAPRIKA, SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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May 10, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2565061 ON 10/11/2022 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 58 - ALLERGEN TRAINING. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, TACOS, EGGS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Oct 11, 2022
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGER MUST COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR VERIFICATION.
58
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW WOOD IN PREP AREA (SHELVING, BASEBOARDS, AND AROUND HANDSINK). MUST REMOVE OR FINISH/PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TOMATOES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN DEEP FREEZER. MUST USE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE IN RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES ON WALL AND FLYING IN PREP AREA, 1 LIVE ROACH ON PREP SHELVING, AND APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. RECOMMEND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW WOOD IN PREP AREA (SHELVING, BASEBOARDS, AND AROUND HANDSINK). MUST REMOVE OR FINISH/PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TOMATOES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN DEEP FREEZER. MUST USE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOIL LINED SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING. FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY PIPE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE IN RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGER MUST COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR VERIFICATION.
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Apr 12, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-202.18 (A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE & SIGNED SHELL FISH TAGS FOR LAST DATE USED ON CLAMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION Violation FROM REPORT #2497707 DATED 4/2/2021 NOT CORRECTED ON #38. STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SOME MICE DROPPINGS IN DINING AREA BEHIND GAMING MACHINE IN DINING AREA, SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA, IN BASEMENT IN UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT HAS CLEANED, REMOVED AND SANITIZED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PEST MANAGEMENT ON SITE 4/8/2021. WILL FOLLOW UP IN ONE MONTH. RECOMMEND TO INCREASE FREQUENCY OF CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL SERVICES. PRIORTIY - 7-42-090 COS
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR OF DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO PREP AREA NEAR TOILET ROOM
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR RE-PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVES AT LOWER AREA OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,UPPER SHELVING UNITS,DISH STORAGE RACK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN LOWER WALLS AND BASES IN TOILET ROOM BEHIND TOILET & UNDER BOTH VANITIES,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND TOILET. ALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 2, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FEMALE WAITRESS.OBSERVED HER PUT HER HANDS INTO A BAG OF OPEN TORTILLA CHIPS TWICE AND THEN PLACED THEM IN A BOWL.ALSO,MALE FOOD HANDLER/MANAGER HANDLING COOKED TORTILLA SHELLS FROM GRILL AND PUTTING CILANTRO,CHEESE AND ONIONS ON TOP OF FOODS.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS FOR HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT PREP /DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED.MUST PROVIDE TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
10
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE & SIGNED SHELL FISH TAGS FOR LAST DATE USED ON CLAMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT PREP /DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON & UNDER PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER LEDGES,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,REAR HALLWAY LANDING,UNDER BOTH HAND SINK VANITIES,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,IN BASEMENT ON & UNDER UNUSED EQUIPMENT.APPX.25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER NEAR HOT WATER TANKS.ALSO.A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR BEHIND GAMING MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/2/21.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO PREP AREA NEAR TOILET ROOM.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC GLOVES BEING USED FOR BARE HAND CONTACT.MUST USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR RE-PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVES AT LOWER AREA OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,UPPER SHELVING UNITS,DISH STORAGE RACK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN LOWER WALLS AND BASES IN TOILET ROOM BEHIND TOILET & UNDER BOTH VANITIES,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND TOILET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Dec 9, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATIONS VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AS REQUIRED ON CONSUMIMG RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITHOUT THE NAME AND DATE OF PRODUCT. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF ITEMS AND THE PREP DATE AND/OR CONSUME BY DATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, LITTER AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED ONE OF THE LIGHTS BURNT OUT IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ANY ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jun 14, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 7, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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 approximately 40 mouse droppings in the following areas: on floor behind refrigerator in rear of kitchen; on floor at top of basement stairs; on floors under 3 compartment sink/utility sink. Must remove all mouse droppings, clean and sanitize floors. Instructed to contact pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice build up on interior of 1 door upright freezer, and ice chest freezer in kitchen. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease on floor behind stove. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers without proper hair restraints while in prep area. All food handlers must wear hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) while in prep area. Must maintain same.
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Jan 26, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE ALONG SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT.
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Jan 19, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 1/2 DOZEN EGGS(58.6-60.2F), SOUR CREAM (57.4F), AND DICED TOMATOES (52.1F) STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20 OF FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND CARRRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REACH-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE ALONG SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN 3-DR REFRIGERATOR AT BOTTOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR AND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN KITCHEN OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Mar 30, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LID TO THE DEEP FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Nov 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR FREEZER BOX RUSTY INSIDE, AND OUTSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/AND OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT COFFEE MACHINE NOT CLEAN ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER/DRY MOP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT CEILING PEELING PAINT OVER CUSTOMER DINING TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN RESTROOM CEILING VENT(DUSTY).
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Feb 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, (EXPOSED FIBERGLASS) NEED TO REPLACE LID TO BOX FREEZER.ALSO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE STORAGE SHELF REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER. ALSO NEED TO DEFROST ALL FREEZERS 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR RESTROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROPANE TANK STORED IN BASEMENT NEED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.
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Feb 13, 2013
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE TUBES WITH END CAPS TO ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR. APPROXIMATELY 38 MOUSE DROPPINGS NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE TUBES WITH END CAPS TO ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 16, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Nov 8, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AROUND STORAGE OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. FOUND MORE THAN 35 RAT DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL AREAS,SCATTERED AROUND HOT WATER TANK,STORAGE ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(IE,PORK,RICE BEANS,SOUP,ETC) CITATION ISSUED.
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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.DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT,AND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN STORAGE ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE. HOLES/OPENINGS IN BASEMENT FLOORS.MUST SEAL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,CLUTTERED WITH UNNCESSARY ARTICLES. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS AND WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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May 5, 2011
Routine
3 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. MUST INSTALL PAPER TOWEL DEVICE AT 2-EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AND DINING ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED UNUSED DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP CORNER . MUST CLEAN.
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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. FOUND HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL. ALSO ELEVATE FOOD PANS OFF FLOORS IN BASEMENT/PROPERLY STORE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bellas Fuentez last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bellas Fuentez on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bellas Fuentez?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Bellas Fuentez.
Has Bellas Fuentez's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bellas Fuentez have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bellas Fuentez 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 Bellas Fuentez inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bellas Fuentez is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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