The Bungalow Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2014
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Score
Inspectors have visited The Bungalow Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at The Bungalow Cafe since Mar 5, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Bungalow Cafe on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. THE FLOOR IS BUCKLED AND CRACKED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AREA NEXT TO THE 2DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND ALL COUNTER TOPS IN THE REAR AREA. ALSO MUST DO SAME AS STATED ABOVE AT THE WAITRESS STATION AREA TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 26, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND WALK-IN COOLER EMPTY WITHOUT ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. THE WALK-IN COOLER IS BROKEN AND NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. BEING USED AS A DRY STORAGE CLOSET AT THIS TIME. UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF A VALID PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND DISH MACHINE WITH A SIGN STATING "RETURNING TO ECOLAB NOT IN USE". DISH MACHINE WAS FOUND UNPLUGGED AND COMPLETELY DRY AND INTACT. MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PREMISES HAS A 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SIDES OF THE COOKING STOVE AND MAIN GRILL AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. THE FLOOR IS BUCKLED AND CRACKED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED UNDET THE EXHAUST HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AREA NEXT TO THE 2DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND ALL COUNTER TOPS IN THE REAR AREA. ALSO MUST DO SAME AS STATED ABOVE AT THE WAITRESS STATION AREA TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 25, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEST STRIP READING WAS 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT. DISH WASHER TAGGED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED ANIMAL FECAL MATTER AND BOWLS WITH ANIMAL FOOD AND DRINKING WATER AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT IT IS PROHIBITED TO HAVE ANIMALS (NONE HELPER ANIMALS)ON PREMISES. ALSO NOTIFIED MANAGEMENT THAT FECAL MATTER IS FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOWEVER THE KNOB OF HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING. MANAGEMENT HAS TO OPEN THE HOT RUNNING WATER BUT FROM THE BOTTOM VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMENS BATHROOM INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND SANITIZING. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT.....ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT WITH ANIMAL FEACAL MATTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PREMISES IS VERY HEAVILY CLUTTERED MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR PROPER INSPECTIONS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FOR EASY PEST MONITORING AND INSPECTIONS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE INSPECTION AISLES ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA
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May 22, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 6/12/12.
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Apr 12, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. FREEZER AT 0F OR BELOW.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DISH MACHINE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD ON REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROPERLY SLOPED TO SINK.
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Mar 12, 2012
License
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW FOR COOLERS. FREEZERS AT 0F OR BELOW.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, AND UNDER THE 3 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 SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE CEILING,ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR AREA; HOLES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. OLD 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PIECES OF WOODS, CHEST FREEZER,ETC. MUST DISPOSE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bungalow Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bungalow Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bungalow Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Bungalow Cafe.
Has The Bungalow Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bungalow Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Bungalow Cafe 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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