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Bulerias North Avenue

2507 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2017, Bulerias North Avenue has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bulerias North Avenue is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE, DRIP COFFEE MACHINE, AND ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
51
90
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FAN GUARD MISSING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
55
95
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE 100 PPM CHLORINE AT THE FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
16
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IS NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE WASHROOM WITH THE BLUE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
56
82
Jun 22, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
25
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND DISHES NOT STORED COVERED OR INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT ALL DISHES.
44
86
Jul 24, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BREAD/SOUP PREP AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE OF MAIN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
10
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE
49
52
Mar 14, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMER'S PUTTY FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND ALL SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bulerias North Avenue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bulerias North Avenue on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bulerias North Avenue?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bulerias North Avenue.

Has Bulerias North Avenue's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bulerias North Avenue have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bulerias North Avenue 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 Bulerias North Avenue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bulerias North Avenue is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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