SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BIA'S CAFETERIA MARIANAO II.

EAT. 78/100

6401 W ADDISON ST · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 16, 2026 · passed

6 of 11 inspections passed, with 11 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed

VIOLATIONS

includes 11 critical

RECORDS COVER

7 YEARS

since Jan 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 16

2026

PASSED

2 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN CLOSET. MUST REMOVE.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

SEP 23

2025

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE DEPOSITS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

FEB 7

2025

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PREMISES BY ORGANIZING CLUTTER IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPILLS INSIDE PREP COOLER AND GASKETS IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 22

2024

PASSED

2 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NUMEROUS MILK CRATES STORED OUTSIDE BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA AND MICE DROPPINGS ON GROUND. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER WITH HEAVY GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 13

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

4 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND STORING PITCHER OF WATER AND CUPS INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT COFFEE/PREP AREA,WHILE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY PREPARING COFFEE BEVERAGES.HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHNG SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

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SEP 23

2022

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINOROther

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 8

2021

PASSED

3 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT NEWLY INSTALLED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED UP MOLD LIKE DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP.

AUG 3

2021

FAILED

6 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

MINORPest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR ENCLOSURE AND REMOVE WOODEN PALLET WITH BOXED DEBRIS LITTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORPest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

MINORFacility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOM AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 18

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

10 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED RIGHT CORNER OF BOTTOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.

MINORSanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINOROther

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK/SODA CRATES. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES.

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

MAR 11

2020

FAILED

17 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MINOROther

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED RIGHT CORNER OF BOTTOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.

MINORSanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINOROther

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE/LITTER ON GROUND AND ALSO FOUND EXTERIOR OF GREASE BOX ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AROUND TOP COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AND STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK/SODA CRATES. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR DINING AREA.

MINORPest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED INSIDE MOP ROOM AND INSIDE OFFICE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

MINOROther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

MINOROther

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY (01-25-2019) REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (b) CITATION ISSUED

JAN 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

4 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION.

MINORFacility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS OVER FOOD PREP AREA OF HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS. CORE VIOLATION.

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