SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BELLAS RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 49/100

3911 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 12, 2026 · passed with conditions

1 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jun 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR KITCHEN STAND-UP COOLER.OBSERVED 1 CONTAINER OF COOKED PINTO BEANS FROM PREVIOUS DAY WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.4F-48.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15#'S OF FOOD WORTH $50.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK; TEMPERATURE AT 85.5 F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED PLUMBING REPAIR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON SAID WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE AND REPAIR SO THE WALL IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 19
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABEL ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER CONTAINING RICE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPES PROPERLY.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED DIRTY/STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 10
2025
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT 80.1F, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT 79.9F, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 78.6 AND PUBLIC AREA WASHROOM SINGLE WASH BOWL SINK AT 85.0F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE REGARDING THE WATER ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT WATER ISSUE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER CONTAINING RICE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPES PROPERLY.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY/STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST.

JUN 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLAVE WATER STAINED CEILINGS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'SWASHROOM AND PARTS OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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