Bonnie's

3601 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL 60623
American
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2019
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Bonnie's has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 18, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Bonnie's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 18, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.

Bonnie's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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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
Apr 18, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS, ITALIAN BEEF, ETC) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVBE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 22, 2018
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR PANEL ON STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR AND METAL WINDOW SILL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER,REAR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW EXHAUST FAN,COUNTER TOP UNDER PIZZA AND SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL,REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS,HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER AND LOWER WALL BASE NEAR SODA COOLER,UPPER WALL AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS,LOOSE CEILING TILE OVER REAR CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SPRING ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT'S ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP AREA.
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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 CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND TOWELS SITTING ON CUTTING BOARDS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 15, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 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 AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR RIGHT SIDE,REAR EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR PANEL ON STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR AND METAL WINDOW SILL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER,REAR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW EXHAUST FAN,COUNTER TOP UNDER PIZZA AND SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL,REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS,HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER AND LOWER WALL BASE NEAR SODA COOLER,UPPER WALL AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS,LOOSE CEILING TILE OVER REAR CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SPRING ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT'S ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND TOWELS SITTING ON CUTTING BOARDS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 17, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: KNIVES MAY NOT BE STORED BETWEEN THE REACH IN COOLERS, MUST ADD A PROPER KNIVE HOLDER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN THE 3 COMP. SINK AND UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN REAR FALLING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Jul 8, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE COVER OF THE WINDOW FAN ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN; REMOVE DUST FROM THE COVER ON THE WINDOW FAN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED UTILITY SINK WAS REMOVED; INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP IN THE MOP BUCKET (NO WATER); INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; HANG WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.
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Feb 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR IN LARGE, UNLABELED CONTAINER AND PREPARED CHILI AND BEEF UNLABELED IN REACH IN FREEZERS. ADVISED THAT ALL BULK AND PREPARED FOOD MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS ON PREMISES. ADVISED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DAMAGED INTERIOR WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON VENT ABOVE REAR PREP STATION. ADVISED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR WITH BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER ATTACHMENT ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET CAPABLE OF REACHING ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN. PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED UTILITY SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 4, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CAN RACK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA IS SPLATTERED WITH FOOD BUILDUP: CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACK UNTIL IT IS CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE ROYAL CROWN COLA COOLER IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE INTERIOR COOLER BOTTOM. THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE CAN OPENER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS BELOW THE PIZZA HOLDING OVEN AND NEXT TO THE FRYER ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REAR VENT ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN IS FULL OF DUST AND GREASE, CLEAN THE VENT AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: THE ICE SCOOP WAS FOUND HANDLE DOWN IN THE ICE, STORE THE SCOOP IN THE INTERIOR HOLDER HANDLE OUT OF THE ICE.
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Jul 19, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, WHEELS ATTACHED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT ALL WALLS WHERE SCRAPED PAINT OBSERVED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED AND PIPES ALONG WALL BEHIND SAME EQUIPMENT. SEAL HOLES AROUND ALL PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.
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Apr 26, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER,DAMAGED TOILET SEAT.
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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 STEAM TABLE,DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLE,MEAT SLICER,VENTILATION VENT,CAN OPENER BLADE,LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN PREP AREA DOOR,RUSTED OUT FRAME ON FRONT DOOR,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA & DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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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.
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Jan 13, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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 NORTH WALL NEAR FYERS FRONT COOKING AREA, AND REPLACE CEILING PANEL ABOVE PREP COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bonnie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bonnie's on file is from Apr 18, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bonnie's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Bonnie's.

Has Bonnie's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bonnie's have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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