Bocadillos Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2013
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Score
Bocadillos Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Bocadillos Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 12, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bocadillos Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Dec 12, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS.
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Dec 5, 2013
Routine
5 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 AT PREMISES. FOUND ABOUT 20 RODENT/MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND COOLER AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, FLOUR, ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB FOR WALK IN COOLER AT BASEMENT.
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Aug 22, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Apr 13, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE IS MADE OF RAW WOOD, MUST SEAL & MAKE EASILY CLEANABLE & SMOOTH FINISH. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FLOOR OF FRONT COOLER HAS WATER FROM CONDENSATION DRIP PAN, INTERIOR FLOOR OF DISPLAY CASE COOLER NEED CLEANING ALSO. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND CORNERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK AREA & IN WALK-IN COOLER NEED CLEANING, DUE TO DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND & BELOW THE REAR PREP TABLE MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/DEBRIS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Jul 19, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND EGGS BETWEEN 44-46F, SOUP AT 52F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 59F, RAW CHICKEN AT 47F, BEEF AT 46F, MILK AT 46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $44. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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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 FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. MUST REPLACE THE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTER.
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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 FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA, GAS LINES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELF UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
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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 BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSTALL FLOOR TILES OR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. PROVIDE BASEBOARD ALONG THE SOUTH WALL OF THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE BASEBOARD AND WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Feb 4, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 2, 2010
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #29 NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #160235 ON 1-26-2010. (33)CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE LID,(35)REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING OVER FRONT PREP AREA AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT. SEAL HOLE IN WALL ON SIDE OF MOP SINK. (38) REPAIR VENTILATION IN WASHROOM OR INSTALL. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS IN 5 BUSINESS DAYS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. RESTAURANT PREPARING AND SERVING CHICKEN AND LAMB AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE SAME. MUST REMOVE UTENSIL RACK FROM OVER MOP SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS. MUST PAINT UNFINISHED WOOD BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS,CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,AND COOLERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM VANITY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,ALONG WALLS,BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE ALL DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN CEILINGS AND VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE MOP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHEILD AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN AND DUCT TAPED FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK. MUST PLACE GYRO SPIN/COOKER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND CLUTTER STORED OUTSIDE ON BACK PORCH. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA AROUND HOT WATER HEATER.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: MAY ONLY ALLOW AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS GOING THROUGH FOOD PREP AREA TO GET TO WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO INSTALL A WALL AND DOOR OR BARRIER IF WASHROOM IS GOING TO BE USED BY CUSTOMERS. OR HAVE CUSTOMERS USE BASEMENT WASHROOM ONLY.
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Jan 26, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 156534 ON 3-18-09 NOT CORRECTED. (33)CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE LID. (35) REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING OVER FRONT PREP AREA AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT. SEAL HOLE IN WALL ON SIDE OF MOP SINK. (38)REPAIR VENTILATION IN WASHROOM OR INSTALL. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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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 SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE SAME.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS, CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, AND COOLERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,ALONG WALLS,BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMAOVE ALL DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE GREASE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHEILD AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN AND TAPED FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK.
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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. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND CLUTTER STORED OUTSIDE ON BACK PORCH.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. MAY ONLY ALLOW AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS GOING THROUGH FOOD PREP AREA TO GET TO WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO INSTALL A WALL AND DOOR OR BARRIER IF WASHROOM IS GOING TO BE USED BY CUSTOMERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bocadillos Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bocadillos Cafe on file is from Dec 12, 2013. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bocadillos Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bocadillos Cafe.
Has Bocadillos Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bocadillos Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bocadillos 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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