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Bonanza Foods

2845 W 36Th St, Chicago, IL 60632
American
Last inspected: May 3, 2013
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Bonanza Foods. The most recent visit was on May 3, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Bonanza Foods since May 3, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

Bonanza Foods' latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 3, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS ALSO MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN REAR NEAR PREP AREA
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL IN REAR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE STAINS ON WALL
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR UNIT NEAR REAR PREP AREA
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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78
Nov 24, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.COOKED FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER.
30
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.PROVIDE A LOCK ON REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR FOR FOOD PREPARATION,SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
32
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 CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYER,GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
33
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 CLEAN LOWER WALL IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FRONT WINDOW SILL.
35
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.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER.
40
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 ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bonanza Foods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bonanza Foods on file is from May 3, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bonanza Foods?

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

Has Bonanza Foods' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bonanza Foods have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bonanza Foods 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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