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BODEGA SUR

3755 N SOUTHPORT AVE · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BODEGA SUR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627419

Location recorded for this inspection · BODEGA SUR · 3755 N SOUTHPORT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR AND SOFT DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND 3-DOOR TALL COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE TORN GASKET ALONG THE TOPEDGE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE NEW GASKETS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BETWEEN CHEST FREEZERS ON THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609613

Location recorded for this inspection · BODEGA SUR · 3755 N SOUTHPORT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE SCOOPS IN STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE BINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS TO ENSURE HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE BINS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE SODA DISPENSER RACK IN BASEMENT TO BE SOILED WITH SPILLAGE BELOW, AND THE FLOOR BELOW THE EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA TO HAVE FOOD SCRAPS IN THE CORNER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF TWO MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL MANAGERS ON SITE COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586638

Location recorded for this inspection · BODEGA SUR · 3755 N SOUTHPORT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DIRTY AND DUSTY FAN ON THE WALL BY THE OVEN IN THE KITCHEN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584426

Location recorded for this inspection · BODEGA SUR · 3755 N SOUTHPORT AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564075

Location recorded for this inspection · BODEGA SUR · 3755 N SOUTHPORT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP AT THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2538126

Location recorded for this inspection · BODEGA SUR · 3755 N SOUTHPORT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 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 DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED IS NO AIR GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND THE PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AIR GAP TO PREVENT WATER BACKING UP.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453882

Location recorded for this inspection · BODEGA SUR · 3755 N SOUTHPORT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: POST HAND WASHING SIGNS ABOVE HAND SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453590

Location recorded for this inspection · BODEGA SUR · 3755 N SOUTHPORT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FILLED WITH ICE AND BEING USED TO HOLD JUICES. OBSERVED HANDSINK INACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED PREP/DUMP SINK INSTALLED NEXT TO HANDSINK MAKING HAND SINK INACCESSIBLE. MOVE PREP/DUMP SINK AND MAKE HAND SINK FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. USE HAND WASHING SINK STRICTLY FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: POST HAND WASHING SIGNS ABOVE HAND SINK.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315480

Location recorded for this inspection · BODEGA SUR · 3755 N SOUTHPORT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: SOME FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT ARE DISCLOSED BY ASTERISK MUST ALSO DISCLOSE THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER OR DESCRIBE SUCH FOODS AS RAW OR UNDER-COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ON SITE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER ON THE FOOD BLENDER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AND FOAM AS PADDING ON METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS MATERIAL. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL ON SITE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA/STORAGE/LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293629

Location recorded for this inspection · BODEGA SUR · 3755 N SOUTHPORT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING OUT A SOILED TOWEL IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THEN PROCEED TO EMPTY THE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED WHEN TO WASH HANDS AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SAME EMPLOYEE AS MENTIONED IN THE VIOLATION ABOVE WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AFTER MANAGER DISCUSSED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND WASHING HANDS BEFORE HANDLING THE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH MACHINE. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT WHERE TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 SEE VIOLATION ABOVE FOR CITATION.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SEPARATE EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS, BREAD FOR SANDWICHES WITH BARE HANDS. ONE EMPLOYEE TAKING THE BREAD OUT OF ITS CONTAINER WITH BARE HANDS AND THE COOK SLICING THE BREAD, PREPARING IT FOR A SANDWICH WITH BARE HANDS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO PUT GLOVES ON. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT LOCATED AT THE SINK. LOCATED ABOVE THE CLEAN CUP STORAGE FOR THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST MOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN SEVERAL COOLERS. INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT CAKES, RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE PREPARED FOODS. IN THE KITCHEN REACH-IN COOLER OBSERVED RAW EGGS DIRECTLY OVER CUT PREPARED FRESH VEGETABLES, RAW BEEF ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT ASSORTED CHEESE AND PREPARED FOODS. ALL FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT ALL COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OR NOT LABELED AT ALL. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RIBS, COOKED SQUID, PREPARED MARINARA SAUCE,COOKED SWEET BREADS (ANIMAL GLANDS). ALL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND INFORM SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. ALL DRY WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION, CHANGED WHEN NEEDED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON COOKS LINE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE MOP SINK MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2200454 ON 8-2-18 NOT CORRECTED. #47- 4-202.16 OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL SHEET ON SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ALLOW EASY CLEANING. #58-: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS FROM REPORT #2200454 ON 8-2-18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2201092

Location recorded for this inspection · VIVIAL · 3755 N SOUTHPORT AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200454

Location recorded for this inspection · BODEGA SUR · 3755 N SOUTHPORT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL SHEET ON SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ALLOW EASY CLEANING

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED

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305 of 394 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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