Mad — Bocaditos
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2015, Mad — Bocaditos has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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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
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN WALK IN COOLER: RAW BEEF STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE CHICKEN SOUP BROTH. RAW CHICKEN STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, AND GOAT CHEESE. BROTH AND READY TO EAT FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. PLASTIC WRAP ON SIDES OF STORAGE RACK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DOOR OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN DISREPAIR, UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING LINED AT WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESARRY ITEMS UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRWELL. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA UNDER STAIRWELL CLEAN AND EMPTY
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Nov 5, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REPAIR THE LEFT DOOR FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE AGAINST THE WALL ABOVE THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
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Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 154F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMUM OF 160F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2604634 ON 10/15/24 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION ON 10/15/24. MANAGEMENT HAS AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM 8/26/24. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE MOLD-LIKE GROWTH AND BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND FLYING AROUND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU NOT DISCLOSED OR DESCRIBED TO THE CUSTOMERS AND NO ASTERISK DESIGNATING IT AS BEING ABLE TO BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE AN ASTERISK NEXT TO ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEFT DOOR FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR.
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Oct 15, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAK, CHICKEN,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.
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Aug 26, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.
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Aug 12, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TACOS, STEAKS, ENCHILADAS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE BAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. RAW OYSTERS AND STEAK, EGGS, ETC.). (REFER TO THE ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.
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Jul 17, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE 1-DOOR TRUE FREEZER LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 UNABLE TO LOCATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Jun 15, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 UNABLE TO LOCATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR OR BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE 1-DOOR TRUE FREEZER LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 9, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 3, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES PRESENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM 1-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT, AND INSULATE OPENING AROUND WALL DUCT IN SAID ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM CLOSES TO DINING AREA ON MAIN LEVEL. ALSO, REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Mar 22, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BY COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AND IN BASEMENT AREA CHIPPING, SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BY FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND WALL AREA LEADING DOWNSTAIRS CHIPPING NOT A SMOOTH SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DIPPER WELL FOR SOFT SERVE DESSERT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 03/18/2016, REPORT #1734435, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 38 BAR DRIP TRAY DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO HAND SINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BASEMENT ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BY COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AND IN BASEMENT AREA CHIPPING, SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BY FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND WALL AREA LEADING DOWNSTAIRS CHIPPING NOT A SMOOTH SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DIPPER WELL FOR SOFT SERVE DESSERT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Mar 18, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEEP FREEZER WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR DRIP TRAY DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN.
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Dec 22, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH INSTALLING CEILINGS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON EACH COFFEE MACHINE,THE SODA DISPENSER AND ALL EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES FOR WALK IN COOLERS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mad — Bocaditos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mad — Bocaditos on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mad — Bocaditos?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mad — Bocaditos.
Has Mad — Bocaditos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mad — Bocaditos have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mad — Bocaditos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mad — Bocaditos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mad — Bocaditos is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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