Bobabar Cafe

2334 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinese

Last inspected: Jun 4, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Bobabar Cafe has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 4, 2010. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Bobabar Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 4, 2010; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about seven violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

Bobabar Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 4, 2010

Out Of Business

No violations found.

100

May 20, 2010

Routine

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: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ENCLOSED STRAWS AND OR DISPENSER FOR OPEN STRAWS FOR CUSTOMERS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS, TOILET ROOM, AND UNDER AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: PAINT WALLS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM AND GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN WALLS AROUND UTILITY SINK, SEAL WALL BASE AROUND DINING AREA AND GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH STAINS AND DEAD INSECTS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM GARAGE STORAGE AREA, AND REMOVE POP/MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORING ITEMS.

Jan 21, 2010

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND INDIVIDUAL, PACKAGED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER.

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. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM LINING ON PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, LIGHT SHIELD, PROVIDE CEILING PANEL FOR MISSING SECTION, SEAL UNFINISHED DRY WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM AND AROUND WALLS AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND UTILITY SINK.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK AND LEAK AT WATER FILTER AT COFFEE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS AT FRONT PREP AREA IN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING CONTAINER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bobabar Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bobabar Cafe on file is from Jun 4, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bobabar Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bobabar Cafe.

Has Bobabar Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bobabar Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bobabar Cafe 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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