BODEGA SUR.

Chicago Health Dept

3755 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

15 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 20

2025

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR AND SOFT DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BETWEEN CHEST FREEZERS ON THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS.

DEC 23

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

DEC 11

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DIRTY AND DUSTY FAN ON THE WALL BY THE OVEN IN THE KITCHEN.

SEP 21

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP AT THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 12

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

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OCT 27

2020

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

POST HAND WASHING SIGNS ABOVE HAND SINK.

OCT 20

2020

FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

POST HAND WASHING SIGNS ABOVE HAND SINK.

OCT 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

JUN 14

2019

FAIL 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

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.

Critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON COOKS LINE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE MOP SINK MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

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

AUG 2

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL SHEET ON SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ALLOW EASY CLEANING

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA

Minor Documentation & 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED

JAN 20

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 13

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.

JUL 6

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/SHELVES AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERIVCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.

DEC 18

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOODVENTS TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION FROM NON CONTACT SURFACES OF MACHINE.

APR 29

2014

PASS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS, HOLES, AND CREVICES IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORAGE.

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