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BONGO ROOM

1152 S WABASH AVE · Chicago, IL 60605

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BONGO ROOM on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355946

Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 1152 S WABASH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228438

Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 1152 S WABASH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT WATER IN EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. FAUCETS ARE AUTOMATIC FAUCETS THAT CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED MANUALLY. HOT AND COLD WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES USE THE HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO HOT WATER IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND ENTRY DOOR BY FRONT COFFEE BAR NOT RODENT PROOF 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-13-13 REPORT#1114819 INSP#333 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME: #30 MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BAR GUNS/HOLDERS IN BAR AREA, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE-REMOVE RUST AND RACKS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER-REMOVE RUST/FOOD BUILD UP. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND ON 1S FL AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, 3-COMP. SINK AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. #35 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. UTENSILS ARE BEING STORED ON HOOKS THAT ARE COVERED IN LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST. MUST CLEAN, AND PROTECT CLEANED UTENSILS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN REAR PREP AREA. WORN, DISCOLORED MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL AT FOOD WINDOW HAS CHIPPING PAINT. DAMAGE TO DRY WALL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID ANY PAINT IN FOOD ITEMS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST STORED IN ITS OWN PLACE SEPARATE FROM FOOD AREAS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST/GREASE BUILD UP. ALL AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST HANGING FROM ALL DUCT WORK AND OTHER PARTS OF THE CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114827

Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 1152 S WABASH AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-REPORT #1114819 DATED 05-13-13. #26/1-FOUND HOT WATER PRESSURE SO VERY LOW AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER TO WASHBOWL (TEMPERATURE WAS 55.7F.) INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER TOILET ROOM AND MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL TO [email protected] ONCE SINK HAS BEEN FIXED AND IS READY FOR REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BAR GUNS/HOLDERS IN BAR AREA, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE-REMOVE RUST AND RACKS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER-REMOVE RUST/FOOD BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND ON 1S FL AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, 3-COMP. SINK AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN BAR AREA IN A SANITIZED BIN. MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114830

Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 1152 S WABASH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BAR GUNS/HOLDERS IN BAR AREA, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE-REMOVE RUST AND RACKS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER-REMOVE RUST/FOOD BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND ON 1S FL AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, 3-COMP. SINK AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN BAR AREA IN A SANITIZED BIN. MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114819

Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 1152 S WABASH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: AFTER ESCORTING ME TO/FROM THE DUMPSTER AREA AND WHILE WASHING MY HANDS IN THE PREP AREA, OBSERVED CFM GRAB PANCAKES FROM THE GRILL (WITH HIS BARE HANDS)AND PUT THEM ON THE PLATE WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD WHEN MULTI-TASKING, RETURNING TO PREP AREA, TOUCHING BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND HOT WATER PRESSURE SO VERY LOW AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER TO WASHBOWL (TEMPERATURE WAS 55.7F.) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BAR GUNS/HOLDERS IN BAR AREA, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE-REMOVE RUST AND RACKS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER-REMOVE RUST/FOOD BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND ON 1S FL AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, 3-COMP. SINK AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN BAR AREA IN A SANITIZED BIN. MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096503

Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 1152 S WABASH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096490

Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 1152 S WABASH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE/DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING 3 DUMPSTER AREAS. ALSO, DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN AND BROKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. MUST REPLACE ALL DUMPSTER LIDS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUOND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
614376

Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 1152 S WABASH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED(FLOUR, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOM (1ST FLOOR). MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND AROUND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. COFFEE STATION HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
401391

Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 1152 S WABASH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SMALL STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AT 1ST FLOOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
112372

Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 1152 S WABASH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found exterior of ice machine not clean/dusty at basement storage.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found floors not swept at rear storage areas and basement storage.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found unnecessary clutter at basement. (needs cleaning and organizing.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found wash cloths not properly stored.

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