Bonus Round Game Cafe

3230 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Bonus Round Game Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2018. Bonus Round Game Cafe was last inspected on May 20, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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
May 20, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND BIG OPENING INTO CEILING. MUST SEAL, REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNANACE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE AND NON TIGHT FITTED CEILING TILES IN SAME WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE AND MAKE ALL CEILING TILES TIGHT FITTED IN WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 19, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 12, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES AND FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING ESPECIALLY WHER ETHE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST ALSO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Sep 1, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CIELING TILE IN THE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACE.
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Jul 3, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED CEILING WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 19, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED RAW WOOD AT FRONT COUNTER AREAS. MUST SEAL AND PAINT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES AROUND PIPING BELOW FRONT COUNTER AND BELOW RESTROOM WASHBOWLS. MUST SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. FOUND VENT CEILING COVERS AT RESTROOMS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSERS FOR RESTROOM DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK, ICE MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE(WATERLINES). MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 13, 2018
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.(1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM).SERIOUS VIOLATION. FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK AND RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED RAW WOOD AT FRONT COUNTER AREAS. MUST SEAL AND PAINT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR: BY FRONT DOOR AREAS NEXT TO COUCH, FURNACE ROOM AND INSIDE RESTROOM FLOOR LEFT SIDE. MUST REPAIR MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FURNACE ROOM AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES AROUND PIPING BELOW FRONT COUNTER AND BELOW RESTROOM WASHBOWLS. MUST SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. FOUND VENT CEILING COVERS AT RESTROOMS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSERS FOR RESTROOM DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK, ICE MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE(WATERLINES). MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bonus Round Game Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bonus Round Game Cafe on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bonus Round Game Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Bonus Round Game Cafe.

Has Bonus Round Game Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bonus Round Game Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bonus Round Game Cafe 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 Bonus Round Game Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bonus Round Game Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.