Bonita's Restaurant
Last inspected: May 4, 2021
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Score
Going back to 2018, Bonita's Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 4, 2021. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Bonita's Restaurant dates to May 4, 2021.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 4, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Oct 25, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE REFRIGERATOT NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOOD ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Oct 18, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE SUPPLY KIT ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE REFRIGERATOT NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOOD ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, WASHROOM, DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL PANS AND CONTAINERS BEING WASHED AND REUSED TO STORE FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 21, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A): NO 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: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13(A): MUST INSTALL A SERVICE SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON PREMISE.
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Jul 26, 2018
License
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO 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 VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST ADD ADDITIONAL HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SERVICE SINK ON PREMISE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR AT THE TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONCRETE FLOORING INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. OBSERVED RUSTING METAL AND RAW WOOD ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE EXHAUST FAN VENTILATION COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING AND MISSING FLOOR COVING THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE A A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR COVING THAT IS AT LEAST 4" IN HEIGHT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT ADEQUATELY PROVIDING SUCTION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE COOKING UTENSILS ATTACHED TO THE VENTILATION HOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT COVER PLATE OF THE GRILL MISSING. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA OVEN (ALL COMPARTMENTS) AND THE FRYER CABINET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A NSF APPROVED GREASE TRAP FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonita's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonita's Restaurant on file is from May 4, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonita's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bonita's Restaurant.
Has Bonita's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bonita's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bonita's Restaurant 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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