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Bien Venido a La Vida

5332 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2022
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Bien Venido a La Vida has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 8, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Bien Venido a La Vida dates to Nov 8, 2022.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Bien Venido a La Vida is doing better than most peers. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 8, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RECENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS INSIDE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT TIME OF INSPECTION; LAST REPORT FROM LOGAN SQUARE PEST CONTROL IS FROM 3/4/2021. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS (MINIMUM 2X PER YEAR), IDPH BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE; FACILITY CURRENTLY USING ONLY CITY GARBAGE CANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL LICENSED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER WITH COMMERCIAL REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
54
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
53
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR, SALT, ETC.) INSIDE THE CABINET AND MAINTAIN.
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55
Nov 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER, ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; MILK ETC., WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
21
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT STORAGE CLOSET WITH CLUTTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
90
May 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CONTAINER/W SANITIZER.
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95
May 1, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT COUNTER/BAR WITH NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT SMOOTHIE PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-005A. MUST ADD SNEEZE GUARDS TO SMOOTHIE BAR.
16
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.
19
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT SMOOTHIE BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST SEAL/PAINT.
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86
Apr 23, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SEPARATION BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES AT SHAKE PREPARATION AREAS. MUST INSTALL COUNTER/BAR TO SEPERATE CUSTOMERS AND SHAKE PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005A.
16
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.
19
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bien Venido a La Vida last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bien Venido a La Vida on file is from Nov 8, 2022. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bien Venido a La Vida?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bien Venido a La Vida.

Has Bien Venido a La Vida's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bien Venido a La Vida have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bien Venido a La Vida means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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