FEB 5
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN AREPA BAR.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
29 E ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 5, 2026 · passed
8 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Apr 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 : MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM AND AT MOPSINK.
JAN 292026FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2026
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,BEANS,RICE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL PACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND RECEIPTS OF SERVICE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF FOOD FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE ANFD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM AND AT MOPSINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2610523 1/14/25 NOT CORRECTED-#53-5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE WASTECAN WITH LID INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.#57-102.13 : NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP ALL CERTIFICATES ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
JAN 142025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE RAW MEATS OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO PROTECT FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. MANAGER ELEVATED RAW MEATS FROM THE FLOOR-COS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE WASTECAN WITH LID INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP ALL CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
FEB 272024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 27
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
AUG 182023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 18
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Hand wash sink in rear prep area is adjacent to prep table, instructed to install a splash guard in between.
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JUL 52022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 5
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SMALL DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 272022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVE FOOD PRODUCT(MAYO) STORED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT COMTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
MAY 112021PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
LEAKY PIPE NOTED UNDER REAR PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 12020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 1
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 72020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED MUSHROOMS, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
FOUND PARTIALLY FROZEN PORK AND CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN FOOD PREP ARE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW IN COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.
FEB 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (QUESILLO/FLAN) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGE WITH FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED STORED ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM HANGING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
APR 42018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 4
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE AND ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND CLEAN VENT AND MAINTAIN.
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