Bongo Room

5022 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
American
Last inspected: Sep 7, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

Bongo Room appears in inspection records 24 times, starting in 2012. The most recent report on file is from Sep 7, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Bongo Room is from Sep 7, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up nine times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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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
Sep 7, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DERBIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFCATE.
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Aug 29, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT MAIN COOKLINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.8F. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. THE PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:HAM 49.6F, SHREDDED CHEESE 50.2F, SLICED TOMATOES 48.6F, AND BEEF 49.8F. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNATRILY DISPOSED OF 40POUNDS TCS FOODS. VALUEED AT $200 DOLLARS. MUST MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND THE WALL ABOVE COFFE STATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN SURFACES, MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA OVERFLOWING, PREVENTING LIDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT TRASH IS PROPERLY CONTAINED, NOT OVERFLOWING AND THAT GARBAGE LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DERBIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFCATE.
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Nov 4, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 22, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-203.11: WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME. BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 LEAKING WATER PIPE/WATER VALVE UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.REPAIR ISSUE
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.12 BASE OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE SLOWLY LEAKING,OBSERVED WATER UNDER THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 AN ADDITIONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Oct 15, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT COMPLETE, MISSING SERVICE OF PREMISES, AND IDPH CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13 NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME. BASEMENT PREP AREA
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING WATER PIPE/WATER VALVE UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.REPAIR ISSUE
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: BASE OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE SLOWLY LEAKING,OBSERVED WATER UNDER THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: AN ADDITIONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Aug 4, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SAUSAGE 48.1F, HAM 45.1F, CHEESE 48.2F/44.1F, BEANS 50.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $12.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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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 DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING ALONG PIPPING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE UTILITY CLOSET,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Apr 10, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: BOTH THE REMINDER OF:[*?CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS"]. THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE BOTH THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY/DISCLOSE ALL ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINER USED TO STORE CROSSIANTS IN. MUST SUPPLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELF IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CONTAINING RUST AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITIONS UNDER SPRAYER SINK OF DISHWASHER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT: DRY STORAGE AREAS, MAIN PREP AREA, AND CLOSET WHERE MOPS AND BROOMS ARE STORED. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN AND NEED A NEW COVER. OBSERVED FLOOR OF MOP CLOSET ROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SPRAYER SINK WITH BROKEN TILE. REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HANG ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INSIDE MOP CLOSET.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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May 4, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPPING WIPED HANDS ON APRON, OPENED THE DRAWERS AND WIPED FACE ALL WITH SAME GLOVES ON AND DID NOT WASH HANDS OR CHANGE GLOVES. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WHILE PREPPING AND WEARING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH BOWL CONTAINING SPOONS INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN LID AT THE SERVICE COOLER OF THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AND RACKS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
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Jul 12, 2017
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE OUT DINING PATIO.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE DRAWER COOLERS. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING MUST BE CLEAR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RUSTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, STAIRWELL STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY AND MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SEPARATED FROM THE WALL. MUST RE-ATTACH OR SEAL. HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE MENS WASHROOM TOILET STALL. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. WALL OF THE STAIRWELL TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS IE: GOLF CLUBS, PACK PACKS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 11, 2017
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. TWO COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLERS FOUND AT 54.3F AND 48.9F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD AT 52.5F AND BEEF AT 49.2F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. SHRIMP AT 47.7F, TUNA SALAD AT 52.5F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 52.5F, CRAB SALAD AT 50.4F, EGG SALAD AT 52.3F, MAYO AT 48.2F. IN THE SECOND COOLER, BEEF AT 49.2F, HAM AT 46.7F, SAUSAGE AT 46.8F, BEANS AT 48.9. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS AT 38 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $98.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK OBSERVED HANDLING RAW CHICKEN WITH GLOVED HANDS THEN LEAVE PREP AREA WITH SOILED TOWELS, GOING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA RETURNING WEARING THE SAME GLOVES WITH CLEAN TOWELS, REMOVE GLOVES AND CONTINUE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS, UTENSILS, COOLER HANDLES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND PROPER USE OF GLOVE WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED THE COOK DROP TONGS ON THE FLOOR THAT WERE BEING USED TO TURN RAW CHICKEN ON THE GRILL, THEN RINSE THEM IN THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK THEN CONTINUE TO USE THEM ON THE COOKS LINE FOR FOODS. REVIEWED PROPER WASHING, AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED AND FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED LATER IN THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE OUT DINING PATIO.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE DRAWER COOLERS. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING MUST BE CLEAR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RUSTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, STAIRWELL STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY AND MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SEPARATED FROM THE WALL. MUST RE-ATTACH OR SEAL. HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE MENS WASHROOM TOILET STALL. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. WALL OF THE STAIRWELL TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS IE: GOLF CLUBS, PACK PACKS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR NEW EMPLOYEE STATUS FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 7, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVER ABOVE DISH MACHINE MISSING. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON STOVE TOP, NOT PART OF A COOLING PROCESS, AND BEING USED FOR BREAKFAST SERVICE INCLUDING 7LBS OF COOKED CHORIZO AT 101.3F VALUED AT $20, 3LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE PATTY'S VALUED AT $10 AT 103.2. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1609501 DATED 1/8/16 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #32 MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAINBOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT BAR. #34 MISSING DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT AT THE DISH WASHING AREA #36 WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS INTERMINGLED WITH DRY STORAGE ITEMS. OBSERVED SEVERAL PAIRS SHOES IN AND AROUND AREA, PANTS ADN CLOTHS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES WITH FOOD PRODUCT. ALL EMPLOYEE IYEMS NEED TO BE STRED SEPARTALY AWAY FROM FOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVER ABOVE DISH MACHINE MISSING. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FURTHEST SOUTH REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT BAR AREA WITH NO THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OSBERVED MIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS OF COOKING AREA. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 8, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER SUCH AS TURKEY BURGER AT 46.4F,1 POUND, LIQUID EGG AT 43.9F,3 POUND, AND CHICKEN AT,60.0F, 1/2 A POUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER MUST HAVE A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $81.00 TOTAL 4.5 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). PREP COOLER TMEPERATURE AT 39.0F.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAR. ESTABLISHMENT HAS BEEN SERVING CUSTOMER SINCE 8:00AM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIED PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABEL. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE LABEL AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Aug 5, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PAINT CHIPPING AWAY FROM THE SOUTH WALL IN THE BASEMENT NEAR DRY STORAGE AND SYRUP DISPENERS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE WALL WITH A BRICK SEALER TO PREVENT PAINT FROM CHIPPING ONTO FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP AREAS IN MAIN PREP AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Apr 9, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 3, 2015
Routine
3 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: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALL DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT AREA WERE PRODUCE / JUICE BOXES ARE STORED.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WEST WALL IN PRODUCE AND JIUCE BOXES ARE STORED IN POOR REPAIR.PAINT IS PEELING AND BRICK ARE CRUMBLING,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY STORING/ USING WIPING CLOTHS.WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND KEPT IN EACH WORKING STATION.
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May 30, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS /HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISHROOM AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRYING HANDS ON DIRTY CLOTHS.NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE,EMTY BOXES IN FRONT OF IT;THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA HAD UTENSILS IN IT AND BAR TENDER WASHED HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.PERSONALLY REMOVED ITEMS TO WASH MY HANDS.AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ALL SINKS.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE / SERVING OUTSIDE PATIO AREA.FOUND ONE PITCHER FULL WITH ICE AND WATER,ALSO 9 GLASSES OF WATER STORED OUTSIDE UNCOVERED UNDER THE BLACK METAL STAIRCASE.UTENSILS(FORKS,KNIVES,SPOON, ETC.)STORED OUTSIDE UNCOVERED AT SAME MENTIONED LOCATIONS,UNCOVERED ICE SCOOP STORED ON THE SIDE OF ICE BIN,AT GANGWAY REAR PATIO.INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD AND UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INSIDE.ALSO FOUND FOOD(PRODUCE:TOMATOES,POTATOES,ETC) STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE AT WEST STORAGE UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT AREA,.INSTRUCTED TO RE-LOCATE FOOD ITEMS. NO FOOD, FOOD CONTAINERS OR EQUIPMENT STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-10-2013,REPORT#1235970 #32- 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS. OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALL DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT AREA WERE PRODUCE / JUICE BOXES ARE STORED.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WEST WALL IN PRODUCE AND JIUCE BOXES ARE STORED IN POOR REPAIR.PAINT IS PEELING AND BRICK ARE CRUMBLING,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY STORING/ USING WIPING CLOTHS.WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND KEPT IN EACH WORLING STATION.
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Sep 10, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS, CALCIUM BUILD UP/UNCLEAN TUBES INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS/REAR OF CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR LEADING TO SODA SYRUP BOXES, INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT/CEILING PAPER ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AND GAP AROUND PIPE/WALL UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY ICE MACHINE). MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING CEILING PAINT/CEILING PAPER ABOVE PREP AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL/PIPE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR BAR COOLERS/MAKE THEROMETERS CONSPICUOUS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Sep 11, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/16/12
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/16/12
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/16/12
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Jul 16, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY IN PUBLIC VIEW.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED ADDITIONAL RAISED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER, MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jul 10, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BY COOKLINE/PREP COOLER LINE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE NO SMOKING SIGNS ON PREMISES AND MAKE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.
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Feb 14, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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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. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
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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. BAR HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bongo Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bongo Room on file is from Sep 7, 2023. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bongo Room?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Bongo Room.

Has Bongo Room's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bongo Room have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bongo Room means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.