Coco Bongo Neveria

4209 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: May 9, 2014
64
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on May 9, 2014. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Coco Bongo Neveria is from May 9, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to nine violations.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Coco Bongo Neveria's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 9, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 53.9F WITH (CUT FRUIT & VEGETABLE)STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF CUT STRAWBERRIES 58.3F,CUT MANGO 49.8F,SLICED TOMATOES 45.1F.STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW. $10 5LBS.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
3
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN & POSTED.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B.)
28
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & PALETAS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO 2- DOOR COOLER.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL & FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLDS AT FRONT & BASEMENT DOORS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 3- COMP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER & PROVIDE IN 3- DOOR COOLER.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ,ELIMINATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT & IN REAR YARD.
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Aug 27, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL RUSTY SURFACE INSIDE CHESTER FREEZER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER,
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coco Bongo Neveria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coco Bongo Neveria on file is from May 9, 2014. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coco Bongo Neveria?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coco Bongo Neveria.

Has Coco Bongo Neveria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Coco Bongo Neveria have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Coco Bongo Neveria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.