The Bloohol Belizean Cuisine

5101 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

African

Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Jul 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting The Bloohol Belizean Cuisine on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 11, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: NOTED DRY SEASONINGS IN UNLABLED ZIP-LOCK BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES ON ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND SANITINZING SINK OF BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE MACHINE AT BAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR OF BAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS SHALL BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NONPOROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUNDS UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Jun 4, 2024

License

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: STORE ALL TO GO CONTAINERS INVERTED. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM DIRT AND DUST.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bloohol Belizean Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bloohol Belizean Cuisine on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has The Bloohol Belizean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Bloohol Belizean Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Bloohol Belizean Cuisine 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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