Bodega Sur
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
74
Score
BODEGA SUR, located at 3755 N Southport Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 20, 2025, resulting in a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations, with notable observations concerning the prevention of contamination during food preparation, storage, and display, as well as the proper storage and use of single-use articles. Across fifteen scored inspections, BODEGA SUR has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 11, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 21, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 12, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 27, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 20, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Oct 8, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Jun 14, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
27
Aug 2, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Jan 20, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 13, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 29, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Nov 20, 2025 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR AND SOFT DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND 3-DOOR TALL COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE TORN GASKET ALONG THE TOPEDGE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE NEW GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BETWEEN CHEST FREEZERS ON THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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