Bia's Cafe Marianao
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025
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Score
Bia's Cafe Marianao has been inspected 15 times since 2017. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 13 times.
Bia's Cafe Marianao scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF THAWING IN STILL WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW AND WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERFLOW AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS IN STILL, ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE OR UNDER RUNNING WATER IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR USE IN TESTING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION PROVIDED ON-SITE. FACILITY HAS pH TEST STRIPS ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD pH TEST STRIPS AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR THE CHEMICAL SANTIIZER USED IN WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF THAWING IN STILL WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW AND WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERFLOW AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS IN STILL, ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE OR UNDER RUNNING WATER IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 5, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 NOTED SOME FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CORNER WALLBASE OF DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jun 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH NO SANITIZING CHEMICAL SOLUTION AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A SANITIZING CHEMICAL SOLUTION (BLEACH, QUARTZ ETC). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP WRAPPED IN A PLASTIC WRAP AND STORED INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER.. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH CLOTH USED TO LINE THE MEAT SLICER WHILE SLICING TOMATOES. RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE, WASH AND CLEAN IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CORNER WALLBASE OF DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Mar 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK AND EGG SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DUST ON THE CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Mar 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2561311 ON 7/27/22 NOT CORRECTED: 10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS INFORMING EMPLOYEES WHERE TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND MAINTAIN. 53 - OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN. 58 - OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFCATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF FROZEN STEAK THAWING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DUST ON THE CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jul 27, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OSSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS INFORMING EMPLOYEES WHERE TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE SERVICE SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFCATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 15, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES IN REAR PREP AREA OF KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 11, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM REPORT #2370121, DATED 3/3/20. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). PROVIDED NEW SUMMARY TO POST ON SITE.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOOD SUCH AS STEAK SANDWICH, EGG SANDWICH, HAM SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFID FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CHRISTOPER PATINO ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:29AM, DURING INSPECTIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS(WITH DUST AND DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD/FILTER ON THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ONE EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN NEW CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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May 5, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING ON ALL THE 3 SINKS AND LEAKING ON THE MIDLLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEALED THE HOLE TO STOP THE LEAK AND REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR THE QAC SANITIZER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOOD SUCH AS HAM SANDWICH, EGG SANDWICH, STEAK SANDWICH,ETC. CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING TCS FOOD. CHRISTOPHER PATINO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER,ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:30AM DURING INSPECTION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS(WITH DUST AND DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD/FILTER ON THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ONE EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN NEW CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Aug 10, 2018
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA. NO MILK CRATES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE REAR BOILER ROOM AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE
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Nov 2, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 26, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. MILK AT 44.6F, 10 GALLONS; HAM AT 43.5-44.7F, 42LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LOWER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $548.00, TOTAL 42 LBS, 10 GALLON.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF SANDWICH, EMPANADAS,TURKEY SANDWICH, MILKSHAKES ETC. TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2049825 DATED 5/4/17. #36-SEAL GAP AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN. #38-EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN BREAD AND MEATS. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENTS(DUST PANS, BROOMS, MOP) STORE IN THE PREP AREA BY THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS BY THE MOP SINK AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME MUST PROVIDE.
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May 4, 2017
License
3 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: FRONT AND EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AND GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. OWNER ASKED THE CONSTRUCTION GUY TO FIX THE DOOR DURING INSPECTION. DOORS ARE NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL GAP AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bia's Cafe Marianao last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bia's Cafe Marianao on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bia's Cafe Marianao?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Bia's Cafe Marianao.
Has Bia's Cafe Marianao's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bia's Cafe Marianao have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bia's Cafe Marianao 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 Bia's Cafe Marianao inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bia's Cafe Marianao is inspected around two times per year on average.
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