Venezuelan Bowl Grill

2436 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2017
95
Score
Low Risk

Venezuelan Bowl Grill appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2015. On Mar 17, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Venezuelan Bowl Grill is from Mar 17, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.

Venezuelan Bowl Grill's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WASHROOM WALLS SEALED, HOWEVER, WALLS IN SOUTH-EAST WASHROOM (CLOSEST TO KITCHEN) STILL HAVE SOME ROUGH AREAS PRESENT. SURFACE MUST BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1976877, DATED 12/9/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #34-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASES. MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BASMENT. #35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN BASEMENT BEHIND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, VENTILATION VENTS IN DISH WASHING AREA. #36 - MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. #41-MUST ELEVATE, REMOVE, ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR 3-COMP SINK SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AND OFF STORAGE RACKS IN THE ROYAL CROWN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. DEFROST 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AND MAINTAIN, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. CONTACT SURFACES AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN SUMP PUMP ROOM, AND OFFICE. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN FRONT AND BEHIND THE FREEZERS AND COOLERS IS NOT LEVELED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, LEVEL FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA AND HALLWAY. REPAIR INADEQUATE RAW WOOD ON WALLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. WOOD MUST BE SMOOTH AND SEALED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE ALL GAPS BETWEEN PLANKS MUST BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA, OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT, AND FURNACE ROOM, AND UNDER THE KITCHEN HOOD. ALSO, UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. LIGHTS ABOVE DISHMACHINE NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL SOLID SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM REAR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. ALSO, DRAIN HOSE ON ICE MACHINE MUST EXTEND TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Dec 9, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREP ARED ,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEEF,CHICKEN,SALSA,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1734317 3/17/16 NOT CORRECTED#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER,ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISH RACKS.#34-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASES.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BASMENT.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE,MISSING WALL BASES IN BASEMENT BEHIND COOLERS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS IN DISH WASHING AREA.#36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.#38-MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN LAST TOILETROOM,MISSING SPRAYER NOZZLE AT SCRAPE SONK OF DISH MACHINE,MISSING AND LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.#41-MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR,REPLACE OR MAINTAIN(SERIOUS)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL PREP COOLER
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Dec 1, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 47.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO(312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 5LBS. GREEN SALSA 52.4F,4LBS. RAW CHICKEN 44.6F,4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 44.9F,3LBS. BEEF 46.8F,2LBS. CORN 48.5F,1LB. CHICKEN BALLS 45.1F,4LBS. BLACK BEANS 53.6F,2LBS. COOKED PINTO BEANS 46.4F,4LBS. CUBED CHICKEN 44.4F,1LB. BEEF EMPANADA 46.1F,1LB. CHICKEN EMPANADA 44.3F,.5LB. RIB EYE STEAK 44.6F,3LBS. COOKED BEEF 47.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 34.4LBS.$129.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS,CEILINGS,DOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT PREP AREA.ALSO A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NO RECEIPT OF SERVICE .MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/1/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1734317 3/17/16 NOT CORRECTED#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER,ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISH RACKS.#34-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASES.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BASMENT.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE,MISSING WALL BASES IN BASEMENT BEHIND COOLERS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS IN DISH WASHING AREA.#36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.#38-MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN LAST TOILETROOM,MISSING SPRAYER NOZZLE AT SCRAPE SONK OF DISH MACHINE,MISSING AND LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.#41-MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR,REPLACE OR MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL PREP COOLER
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Mar 17, 2016
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,FLOOR MIXER,FRYER,ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISH RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASES.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA & BASEMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE,MISSING WALL BASES IN BASEMENT BEHIND COOLERS AND DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND SUMP PUMP ROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN LAST TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK OF DISH MACHINE & LEAKY PIPE AT SAME,MISSING AND LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,SUMP PUMP LID NEEDS TO FIT TIGHTER,HAND SINK IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ,ELEVATE, ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2016
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PUT 1 LB. RAW CHICKEN BREAST,1 LB. RAW PORK CHOPS, 1LB.RAW STEAK, .5LB. RAW CHIROZO ALL AT THE SAME TIME ON THE SAME CUTTING BOARD FROM REACH IN COOLER.ALSO FOOD HANDLER WIPED A PAIR OF TONGS WITH A DIRTY SOILED TOWEL AND USED THEM TO FLIP FOOD ON THE GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO NOT PLACE ALL RAW FOODS ON CUTTING BOARD,USE SEPERATE BOARD OR WASH AFTER EVERY USE.USE CLEAN UTENSILS FOR FOOD HANDLING.APPX 3.5 LBS. $16.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER,TALKING ON CELL PHONE AND HANDLING RAW FOODS FROM DIFFERENT CONTAINERS AND SWITCHING HANDS HANDLING PHONE.ALSO WENT AND PUT ON GLOVES AFTER GETTING OFF OF PHONE AND AGAIN HANDLING FOOD AND WIPING GLOVED HANDS ON SOILED APRON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF 4-3LB. PLASTIC BAGS OF FROZEN RAW BEEF SITTING INSIDE OF A LARGE POT OF COOL WATER AND 2- 5LB. PLASTIC BAGS OF FROZEN RAW CHICKEN SITTING INSIDE OF A BOWL OF WARM WATER ON TOP OF PLASTIC CRATES IN DISH WASHING ROOM.MUST THAW FOODS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER,REFRIGERATOR AND MICROWAVE ONLY.PRODUCT WAS STILL FROZEN TOO TOUCH.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,FLOOR MIXER,FRYER,ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISH RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASES.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA & BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE,MISSING WALL BASES IN BASEMENT BEHIND COOLERS AND DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND SUMP PUMP ROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN LAST TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK OF DISH MACHINE & LEAKY PIPE AT SAME,MISSING AND LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,SUMP PUMP LID FIT TIGHTER,HAND SINK IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 23, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN BASEMENT WITH RUST. MUST RESTORE SUFACE TO A SMOOTH SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS AT BASE OF WALL NEAR SUNP PUMP ROOM. REPAIR WALL AND MAITAIN. OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT ON EAST SIDE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING ENCLOSING SEWAR LINE. MAKE SEWAR LINE COMPLETLY ENCLOSED AND ALL AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE. CLEAN /REPAINT WALLS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON COFFEE MACHINE OR PROOF OF INTERNAL BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDS TO BE PROVIDED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUMP PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN ROOM SO THAT PEST CONTROL HAS ACCESS.
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Sep 21, 2015
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED ON DISHWASHING ROOM WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS. FACILITY IS NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN BASEMENT WITH RUST. MUST RESTORE SUFACE TO A SMOOTH SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS AT BASE OF WALL NEAR SUNP PUMP ROOM. REPAIR WALL AND MAITAIN. OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT ON EAST SIDE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING ENCLOSING SEWAR LINE. MAKE SEWAR LINE COMPLETLY ENCLOSED AND ALL AREAS SMOOTH AND EACILY CLEANBALE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN /REPAINT WALLS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON COFFEE MACHINE OR PROOF OF INTERNAL BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDS TO BE PROVIDED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUMP PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN ROOM SO THAT PEST CONTROL HAS ACCESS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Venezuelan Bowl Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Venezuelan Bowl Grill on file is from Mar 17, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Venezuelan Bowl Grill?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Venezuelan Bowl Grill.

Has Venezuelan Bowl Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Venezuelan Bowl Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Venezuelan Bowl Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.