Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN CAFE & RESTAURANT on .
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Pass
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Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635240
Location recorded for this inspection · BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN CAFE & RESTAURANT · 1637 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE GLUEBOARDS AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE CLOSET IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA, PREP AREA BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FURNACE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616859
Location recorded for this inspection · BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN CAFE & RESTAURANT · 1637 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616529
Location recorded for this inspection · BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN CAFE & RESTAURANT · 1637 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW LIGHTS OFF IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2611045 ON 01/24/2025. #10. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #47. OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. #47. OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATE WORKING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. #47. OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES USED AS ELEVATION UNDER CHEST FREEZERS AND RAW WOODEN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT. #51. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611045
Location recorded for this inspection · BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN CAFE & RESTAURANT · 1637 W MONTROSE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKD CHICKEN, COOKED PORK SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES USED AS ELEVATION UNDER CHEST FREEZERS AND RAW WOODEN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATE WORKING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FRUIT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603034
Location recorded for this inspection · BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN CAFE & RESTAURANT · 1637 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVIDE AT THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE/CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE FOR MACHINE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602570
Location recorded for this inspection · BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN CAFE & RESTAURANT · 1637 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AS WELL AS A TRAPPED MOUSE IN A TRAP IN WEST SIDE OF DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ANY DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR AND REMOVE ANY TRAPPED RODENTS.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND BINS STORED ON THE FLOOR ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVIDE AT THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE/CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE FOR MACHINE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575684
Location recorded for this inspection · BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN CAFE & RESTAURANT · 1637 W MONTROSE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
8
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WIPED THE PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH AND CONTINUED TO PREP WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WAHING HANDS. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEES CHANGING GLOVES AND NO WASHING THIER HANDS IN THAT PROCESS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THIER HANDS AFTER EACH CHANGE OF GLOVES AND MUST ALSO CHANGES GLOVES AFTER A CHANGE IN TASK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED KNIVES USED FOR SLICING THE CORN CORN BREAD(AREFA) AT THE PREP TABLE STORED INSIDE CONTAINER WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES INSIDE CHILL WATER OR STORE IN FREQUENTLY CHANGED THE WATER.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SOME SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH SODA SPILLS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561953
Location recorded for this inspection · BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN CAFE & RESTAURANT · 1637 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SIGNAGE.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE ITEMS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEM STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (SHEET TRAY) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCHENWARE AND REFRAME FROM PUTTING KITCHENWARE ON THE FLOOR.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A; C) OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ARTICLES (FOAM TOGO CONTAINERS) NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM A RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THEY MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561667
Location recorded for this inspection · BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN CAFE & RESTAURANT · 1637 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AND WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SIGNAGE.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE ITEMS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEM STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (SHEET TRAY) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCHENWARE AND REFRAME FROM PUTTING KITCHENWARE ON THE FLOOR.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES (FOAM TOGO CONTAINERS) NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM A RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THEY MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS ARE NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES MAINTAINED SO LIDS CAN BE PROPERLY CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. (PRI ITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE DEEP FRYING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/22/2021, REPORT # 2493188 #47 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED SHELVES AT SAME LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. #54 NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING THROUGHOUT WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA, ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2493188
Location recorded for this inspection · BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN CAFE & RESTAURANT · 1637 W MONTROSE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-HAMBURGER 46.3F, CUT MUSHROOMS 46F, POTATO PUREE 45.7, SAUSAGE 45F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED SHELVES AT SAME LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING THROUGHOUT WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2382948
Location recorded for this inspection · BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN CAFE & RESTAURANT · 1637 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300469
Location recorded for this inspection · BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN CAFE & RESTAURANT · 1637 W MONTROSE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS. 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 A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND INFORM ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-101.11 MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD UNDER THE EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60613
305 of 394 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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