Cafe Bionda
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2025
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The health department has logged 19 inspections at Cafe Bionda, the earliest from 2013. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cafe Bionda is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 13, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 11, 2025
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. THE FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WERE: APRROXIMATELY 14 DOZEN EGGS, ITALIAN SAUAGE, CHICKEN, MILK, FISH, SHORT RIBS, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, AND OYSTERS TEMPERATURES RANGED 45.0F-47.0F. ALSO, FOUND A CONTAINER OF MEATBALLS FOUND AT 56.7F IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AT $385 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT 47.0F AND TWO DOOR COOLER AT 45.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS REPAIRED BEFORE THE END THE INSPECTION. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNTIS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINES BEHIND THE BAR ( NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEWLY INSTALLED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED DEEP FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE NOT COVERED, WHILE NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS, WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: OBSERVED THE OUTLET BOX BEHIND THE BAR WITH ROACH FECES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: OBSERVED THE OUTLET BOX BEHIND THE BAR WITH ROACH FECES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND SHALL NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120F), AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO A CONTAINER OF MUSSELS, LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE TAG WAS ASLO, NOT ON SITE FOR MENTIONED SHELLSTOCK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $45 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 3 LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA IN THE CREVICES OF THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALL NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE NOT COVERED, WHILE NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS, WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTLET BOX BEHIND THE BAR WITH ROACH FECES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A COUPLE OF THE LIGHTS OUT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 7, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER AS WELL AS VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(SOUP, BEEF). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE BLOCKED AND BASIN FILLED WITH CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN HANSINKS TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). VIOLATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE BULK CONTAINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELF NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL COOLER IN FRONT AREA NEAR COFFEE MAKER TO HAVE GRIME AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ANY CERTIFIED MANAGER REQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Dec 5, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN OF REPLACING WHEN WORN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 30, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OR THE SALAD PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING; MUST INSTALL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND SALAD PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SOME NEW EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Sep 10, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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.
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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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENU IDENTIFYING FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE UNDER COOKED AND SERVED (STEAKS AND BURGERS); MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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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.
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Sep 6, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINES. FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OR BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. ECOLAB TECH ARRIVED AND CORRECTED THE PROBLEM AND READINGS WERE AT 100 PPM AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENU IDENTIFYING FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE UNDER COOKED AND SERVED (STEAKS AND BURGERS); MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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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.
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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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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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.
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May 4, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH HANDSINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. HANDLES ARE STRIPPED WITH WATER BEING TURNED OF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO TURN WATER OFF AND ON AT THE BOTTOM TO PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FOUND 2 HANDSINKS AT THE BAR AREA BEING USED AS DUMP SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CATCH PAN AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT BOTH PREP AREAS. BOARDS ARE DISCOLORED AND HAVE DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, COFFEE STATION, FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE ROOM. COVING NEEDED IN DISH ROOM. MUST INSTALL, 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: WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND TURNED ON AND OFF AT VALVE UNDER SINK. VALVE WAS OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dec 6, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO OF THE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT BOTH COOLERS.
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Apr 7, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT BOTH TWO DOOR COCA COLA COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THREE OF THE FIVE WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE OR THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. BOTH WERE BEING USED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. THERE ARE ALSO TWO GLASS WASHERS AND TWO THREE COMP SINKS BEHIND THE BAR AND NO TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED FOR THOSE EITHER. THE GLASS WASHERS WERE BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE AND QUAT TEST STRIPS FOR SINKS, DISHWASHERS AND GLASS WASHERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON MARCH 26, 2015 WAS NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED. THE SUMMARY WAS IN A FOLDER WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT BROUGHT FROM THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT BOTH TWO DOOR COCA COLA COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THREE OF THE FIVE WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS.
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Mar 26, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 2 BEER BOTTLES PLACED IN ICE BIN THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION AT FRONT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE ICE BIN. SERIOUS CITAITON ISSUED 7-38-005(5)
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IMPROPERLY THAWED, FOUND 50 LBS OF SEMI-FROZEN SEAFOOD BEING THAWED IN 5 LARGE TUBS FILLED WITH STANDING WATER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO THAW SUCH FOODS ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA GUNS DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE AT BAR, INSTRUCTED 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: COLD WATER LINE CAUSING CONDENSATION ALONG CEILING AT DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A HOSE ATTACHED TO A FAUCET WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL PLUMBING LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP KITCHEN. OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MAINTAIN ALL SINKS SO THERE IS NO LEAKING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HADNSINK NEEDED IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTIAN EXPOSED HADNWASH SINK
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED AT SINK FOR BAR, ICE SCOOPS STORED WITHIN ICE. ALL ICE NEEDS HANDLED SCOOPS WHICH ARE STORED OUT OF ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 12, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Bionda last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Bionda on file is from Feb 13, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Bionda?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cafe Bionda.
Has Cafe Bionda's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Bionda have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Bionda 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 Cafe Bionda inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Bionda is inspected around two times per year on average.
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