Bodega Sur
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Bodega Sur has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Bodega Sur's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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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Dec 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE SCOOPS IN STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE BINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS TO ENSURE HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE BINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE SODA DISPENSER RACK IN BASEMENT TO BE SOILED WITH SPILLAGE BELOW, AND THE FLOOR BELOW THE EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA TO HAVE FOOD SCRAPS IN THE CORNER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF TWO MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL MANAGERS ON SITE COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 11, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DIRTY AND DUSTY FAN ON THE WALL BY THE OVEN IN THE KITCHEN.
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Sep 21, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP AT THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 12, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED IS NO AIR GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND THE PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AIR GAP TO PREVENT WATER BACKING UP.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Oct 27, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: POST HAND WASHING SIGNS ABOVE HAND SINK.
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Oct 20, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FILLED WITH ICE AND BEING USED TO HOLD JUICES. OBSERVED HANDSINK INACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED PREP/DUMP SINK INSTALLED NEXT TO HANDSINK MAKING HAND SINK INACCESSIBLE. MOVE PREP/DUMP SINK AND MAKE HAND SINK FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. USE HAND WASHING SINK STRICTLY FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: POST HAND WASHING SIGNS ABOVE HAND SINK.
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Oct 8, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT ARE DISCLOSED BY ASTERISK MUST ALSO DISCLOSE THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER OR DESCRIBE SUCH FOODS AS RAW OR UNDER-COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER ON THE FOOD BLENDER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AND FOAM AS PADDING ON METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS MATERIAL. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL ON SITE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA/STORAGE/LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Jun 14, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN SEVERAL COOLERS. INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT CAKES, RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE PREPARED FOODS. IN THE KITCHEN REACH-IN COOLER OBSERVED RAW EGGS DIRECTLY OVER CUT PREPARED FRESH VEGETABLES, RAW BEEF ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT ASSORTED CHEESE AND PREPARED FOODS. ALL FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SEPARATE EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS, BREAD FOR SANDWICHES WITH BARE HANDS. ONE EMPLOYEE TAKING THE BREAD OUT OF ITS CONTAINER WITH BARE HANDS AND THE COOK SLICING THE BREAD, PREPARING IT FOR A SANDWICH WITH BARE HANDS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO PUT GLOVES ON. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING OUT A SOILED TOWEL IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THEN PROCEED TO EMPTY THE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED WHEN TO WASH HANDS AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SAME EMPLOYEE AS MENTIONED IN THE VIOLATION ABOVE WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AFTER MANAGER DISCUSSED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND WASHING HANDS BEFORE HANDLING THE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH MACHINE. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT WHERE TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 SEE VIOLATION ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2200454 ON 8-2-18 NOT CORRECTED. #47- 4-202.16 OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL SHEET ON SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ALLOW EASY CLEANING. #58-: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS FROM REPORT #2200454 ON 8-2-18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT ALL COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OR NOT LABELED AT ALL. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RIBS, COOKED SQUID, PREPARED MARINARA SAUCE,COOKED SWEET BREADS (ANIMAL GLANDS). ALL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND INFORM SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT LOCATED AT THE SINK. LOCATED ABOVE THE CLEAN CUP STORAGE FOR THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST MOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. ALL DRY WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION, CHANGED WHEN NEEDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON COOKS LINE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE MOP SINK MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Aug 2, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST 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: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL SHEET ON SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ALLOW EASY CLEANING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA
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Jan 20, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Jul 13, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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Jul 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/SHELVES AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERIVCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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Dec 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOODVENTS TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION FROM NON CONTACT SURFACES OF MACHINE.
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Apr 29, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS, HOLES, AND CREVICES IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bodega Sur last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bodega Sur on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bodega Sur?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bodega Sur.
Has Bodega Sur's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bodega Sur have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bodega Sur means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bodega Sur inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bodega Sur is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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