Bonne Sante Health Foods

1512 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 13 inspections at Bonne Sante Health Foods stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 12, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 12, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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95
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOROF THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT STORAGE AREAS. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST.
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Oct 18, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 10, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
3
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #57 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ELECTRICAL ROOM BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE FLOOR, ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG THE WALLBASE AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE REAR AREA OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO COME OUT AND SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN BASEMENT AREA AND ELECTRICAL CLOSET. ALSO CLEAN BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA TO REMOVE PAPER AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL BY THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ELECTRICAL ROOM CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM ROOM TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Aug 19, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 29, 2020 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #57 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
60
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BASEMENT WALL NEAR THE SUB PUMP; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE WALL IN POOR REPAIR AROUND THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL BASE AROUND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE STICKY RESIDUE AND IN BASEMENT AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
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Jul 29, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA OF LITTER AND DEBRIS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT BACK STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 5-DR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR OF SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT BULB IN BASEMENT WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 18, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES ON SALES FLOOR,STORAGE AREAS,CLOSETS,PREP AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES OVER REACH IN FREEZER AND INSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE BULK FOODS ARE PACKAGED OR MOVE TO ANOTHER FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1386035 3/23/15 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.ALSO EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.MANAGER SENT EMPLOYEE TO STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEP AND IS INSTALLING DOOR SWEEP AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION TO BE TIGHT FITTING.DROPPING ARE BEING REMOVED AND AREA CLEANED AND SANITIZED.PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE .(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
14
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #14.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES ON SALES FLOOR,STORAGE AREAS,CLOSETS,PREP AREAS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES OVER REACH IN FREEZER AND INSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE BULK FOODS ARE PACKAGED OR MOVE TO ANOTHER FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING IN FRONT PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 80 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZERS ON 1ST FL.,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS,ON & IN BETWEEN PALLETS,ON & IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ,BEHIND BOXES IN BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/23/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES ON SALES FLOOR,STORAGE AREAS,CLOSETS,PREP AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES OVER REACH IN FREEZER AND INSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE BULK FOODS ARE PACKAGED OR MOVE TO A NOTHER FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING IN FRONT PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS AND MAINTAIN: UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS, REAR STORAGE CLOSETS, WALK-IN COOLER, THRU OUT BASEMENT STORAGE ETC.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING AND/OR PROVIDE AN OUTLET COVER FOR WALL SWITCH OUTSIDE OF JUICE BAR AREA. ALSO SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN WALLS OBSERVED AROUND PIPES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF STORAGE IN REAR OF STORE AND IN BASEMENT NEED ORGANIZING; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: WASH AND RINSE WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ST 72.3 DEGREES AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE WARM WATER BETWEEN 110 -120 DEGREES F FOR MANUAL DISH WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND WORK TABLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COUNTERS TOP IN PREP AREA.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELES IN REAR. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND IN BASEMENT AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL STOCK ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH RAGS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 8, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT/REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bonne Sante Health Foods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bonne Sante Health Foods on file is from Jun 12, 2024. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bonne Sante Health Foods?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Bonne Sante Health Foods.

Has Bonne Sante Health Foods' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bonne Sante Health Foods have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bonne Sante Health 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.

How often is Bonne Sante Health Foods inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bonne Sante Health Foods is inspected roughly once per year on average.