Sweet Pepper Venezuelan Food Bar
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2020
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Score
Across the available record, Sweet Pepper Venezuelan Food Bar has four inspections on file, the first dated 2018. The most recent report on file is from Nov 6, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Sweet Pepper Venezuelan Food Bar's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 6, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH) AND SIDE DOOR ENTRANCE INTO THE BAR AREA OFF THE BROADWAY ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH DIRT, DENTED SURFACES AND FOOD PARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -205.15(B) NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOM AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS.
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Jun 12, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 5, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY WATER HEATER DOESN'T PROVIDE ENOUGH HOT WATER FOR FACILITY. TEMPERATURE OF WATER IN MOMENT OF INSPECTION IS 81 F.WATER HEATER NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH WATER FOR FILL UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREPACKAGED WITH NO LABEL, PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ARE MADE ON SITE AND CONTAINS MILK. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS ALREADY PART OF THE COMMON OR USUAL NAME OF THE RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,PORK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPING ON FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST ALSO ELIMINATE PEST CONTROL UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN NON FOOD SLICER CONTACT SERVICES AFTER SLICER IS USED TO VOID BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING-FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING DEAD INSECTS. AND IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIRS RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH RESIDUA OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS FLOORS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. MISSING COVING(BASEBOARD) ON THE BACK OF THE STOVE AND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. 1-2" OPENING UNDER BASEMENT REAR DOOR ENTRANCE.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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May 29, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE MOP SINK SINCE IT IS TOO CLOSE TO THE HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. MISSING COVING(BASEBOARD) ON THE BACK OF THE STOVE AND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL. INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweet Pepper Venezuelan Food Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweet Pepper Venezuelan Food Bar on file is from Nov 6, 2020. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweet Pepper Venezuelan Food Bar?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sweet Pepper Venezuelan Food Bar.
Has Sweet Pepper Venezuelan Food Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sweet Pepper Venezuelan Food Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sweet Pepper Venezuelan Food Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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