Bountiful Eatery

3310-3312 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Bountiful Eatery appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2012. On Sep 25, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Bountiful Eatery's record stops at Sep 25, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Bountiful Eatery is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE SIDE ROOM WHERE THE FREEZER AND TWO REFRIGERATORS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO 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: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK/MALFUNCTION AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER ATTACHMENT THAT CAUSED SPRAYER TO STAY ON. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 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 HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENT IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE AND PROOF MUST BE KEPT ON PREMISES.
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Jun 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT SELLING COOLERS AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, SANDWICHES TOASTER, COUNTER TOP AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT BUID-UP. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY UNDERNEATH PREP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING ABOVE SANDWICHES TOASTER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS AND REAR STORAGE COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR REASTRAINT AT ALL TIME FOOD IS BEING HANDLING
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May 2, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 23, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-21-12. INSPECTION REPORT # 1229762. PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP CUTS ON BOTH SIDES. MUST REPLACE. FOUND 2 LARGE CUTTING BOARDS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(LARGE GROOVES) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND COUNTERS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING TILES NOT CLEAN ABOVE SANDWICH TOASTER.
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Jun 21, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER PREP SLICER DIRTY WITH SOME FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP CUTS ON BOTH SIDES. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bountiful Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bountiful Eatery on file is from Sep 25, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bountiful Eatery?

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

Has Bountiful Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bountiful Eatery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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