Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BONGO ROOM on .
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593820
Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 5022 N CLARK ST
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Pass
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Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581344
Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 5022 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DERBIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFCATE.
CanvassFail
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580853
Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 5022 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:HAM 49.6F, SHREDDED CHEESE 50.2F, SLICED TOMATOES 48.6F, AND BEEF 49.8F. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNATRILY DISPOSED OF 40POUNDS TCS FOODS. VALUEED AT $200 DOLLARS. MUST MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT MAIN COOKLINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.8F. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. THE PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND THE WALL ABOVE COFFE STATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN SURFACES, MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA OVERFLOWING, PREVENTING LIDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT TRASH IS PROPERLY CONTAINED, NOT OVERFLOWING AND THAT GARBAGE LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DERBIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFCATE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566557
Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 5022 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566159
Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 5022 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2535177
Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 5022 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-203.11: WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME. BASEMENT PREP AREA
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 LEAKING WATER PIPE/WATER VALVE UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.REPAIR ISSUE
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.12 BASE OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE SLOWLY LEAKING,OBSERVED WATER UNDER THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 AN ADDITIONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534790
Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 5022 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME. BASEMENT PREP AREA
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT COMPLETE, MISSING SERVICE OF PREMISES, AND IDPH CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13 NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING WATER PIPE/WATER VALVE UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.REPAIR ISSUE
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: BASE OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE SLOWLY LEAKING,OBSERVED WATER UNDER THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: AN ADDITIONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385666
Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 5022 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SAUSAGE 48.1F, HAM 45.1F, CHEESE 48.2F/44.1F, BEANS 50.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $12.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING ALONG PIPPING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE UTILITY CLOSET,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282917
Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 5022 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: BOTH THE REMINDER OF:[*“CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS"]. THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE BOTH THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY/DISCLOSE ALL ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINER USED TO STORE CROSSIANTS IN. MUST SUPPLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELF IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CONTAINING RUST AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITIONS UNDER SPRAYER SINK OF DISHWASHER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT: DRY STORAGE AREAS, MAIN PREP AREA, AND CLOSET WHERE MOPS AND BROOMS ARE STORED. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN AND NEED A NEW COVER. OBSERVED FLOOR OF MOP CLOSET ROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SPRAYER SINK WITH BROKEN TILE. REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN WALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HANG ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INSIDE MOP CLOSET.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169221
Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 5022 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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: NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPPING WIPED HANDS ON APRON, OPENED THE DRAWERS AND WIPED FACE ALL WITH SAME GLOVES ON AND DID NOT WASH HANDS OR CHANGE GLOVES. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WHILE PREPPING AND WEARING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NOTED THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH BOWL CONTAINING SPOONS INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN LID AT THE SERVICE COOLER OF THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AND RACKS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069755
Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 5022 N CLARK ST
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 BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE OUT DINING PATIO.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE DRAWER COOLERS. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING MUST BE CLEAR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: RUSTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, STAIRWELL STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MOLDY AND MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SEPARATED FROM THE WALL. MUST RE-ATTACH OR SEAL. HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE MENS WASHROOM TOILET STALL. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. WALL OF THE STAIRWELL TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS IE: GOLF CLUBS, PACK PACKS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069679
Location recorded for this inspection · BONGO ROOM · 5022 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. TWO COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLERS FOUND AT 54.3F AND 48.9F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD AT 52.5F AND BEEF AT 49.2F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. SHRIMP AT 47.7F, TUNA SALAD AT 52.5F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 52.5F, CRAB SALAD AT 50.4F, EGG SALAD AT 52.3F, MAYO AT 48.2F. IN THE SECOND COOLER, BEEF AT 49.2F, HAM AT 46.7F, SAUSAGE AT 46.8F, BEANS AT 48.9. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS AT 38 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $98.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK OBSERVED HANDLING RAW CHICKEN WITH GLOVED HANDS THEN LEAVE PREP AREA WITH SOILED TOWELS, GOING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA RETURNING WEARING THE SAME GLOVES WITH CLEAN TOWELS, REMOVE GLOVES AND CONTINUE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS, UTENSILS, COOLER HANDLES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND PROPER USE OF GLOVE WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED THE COOK DROP TONGS ON THE FLOOR THAT WERE BEING USED TO TURN RAW CHICKEN ON THE GRILL, THEN RINSE THEM IN THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK THEN CONTINUE TO USE THEM ON THE COOKS LINE FOR FOODS. REVIEWED PROPER WASHING, AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED AND FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED LATER IN THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE OUT DINING PATIO.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE DRAWER COOLERS. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING MUST BE CLEAR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: RUSTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, STAIRWELL STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MOLDY AND MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SEPARATED FROM THE WALL. MUST RE-ATTACH OR SEAL. HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE MENS WASHROOM TOILET STALL. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. WALL OF THE STAIRWELL TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS IE: GOLF CLUBS, PACK PACKS.
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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR NEW EMPLOYEE STATUS FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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How results compare in ZIP 60640
321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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