Bolivar Y Lincoln Venezuelan Cafe

Chicago Health Dept

3349 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).

9 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jul 2026.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 20

2026

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength OBSERVED BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA RUSTED INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED ALL THE DEEP FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: **C** Cleaning Floors, Dustless Methods INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 16

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 - OBSERVED GASKETS ON TWO DOORS OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE TORN AND HANGING OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE TORN/DAMAGED GASKETS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MAY 1

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TABLE BELOW THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE TO HAVE A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER THAT IS HEAVILY TORN. OBSERVED THE SHELF BELOW THE MINI FRIDGE NEXT TO STORAGE CLOSET AT FRONT CASHIER AREA TO BE MADE OF UNFINISHED/UNPAINTED WOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE THE TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COATING, PAINT/SEAL WOODEN SHELF, AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON TWO DOORS OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE TORN AND HANGING OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE TORN/DAMAGED GASKETS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MINI FRIDGE NEXT TO THE STORAGE CLOSET AT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA TO BE HEAVILY ENCRUSTED ON THE INSIDE WITH ICE ON ALL WALLS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVES AND THE INTERIOR OF MINI FRIDGE.

FEB 13

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER STAIRCASE CLOSET. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULTED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 29

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, BEANS 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. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH DIRT, STANDING WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES (CHEESE).INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BAKING TABLE, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, CAKED WITH FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLED DIRT ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAND MIXER/HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

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APR 23

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA BEHND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

APR 13

2021

FAIL 18 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST NOT STORE HAND WASHING PAPER TOWELS ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT IE: FLOOR MIXER. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHOES AND APRONS PREPARING FOODS AND WASHING DISHES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS AND OUTER CLOTHING FOR EMPLOYEES.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN USE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED APRONS BEING STORED HANGING INSIDE THE DIRTY UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN AND SOILED LINENS.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN STORED DISHES AND UTENSILS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST STORE CLEANED DISHES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS, UNDER SINKS, TABLES, SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS FOR LINER OR REPAIR ON ANY EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, WALLS, OR ANY OTHER SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACKENED, STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACKED GROOVES IN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE POROUS CYLINDER BRICKS UNDER THE COOLER AS A MEANS OF EVEATION. MUST USE CLEANABLE MATERIAL SUCH AS METAL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, CARDBOARD, PAPER TOWELS OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. SURFACES MUST REMAIN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK WITH EXCESSIVE, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

ALL UNUSED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE REAR REFUSE AREA AND BACK PATIO AREA INCLUDING UNKNOWN SOURCE OF EXCESSIVE DROPINGS MUST BE REMOVED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED DIRTY, FOOD SPLATTERED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACKENED, SOILED UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CERAMIC COVING/WALL BASEBOARD MISSING AND DAMAGED IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE REPAIR.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, TABLES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH GREASE, DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS, DEAD POTTED PLANTS WITH SPILLED DIRT ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAND MIXER/HAND WASHING SINK. ----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, THROUGHOUT DISH AREA, MOP SINK, PREP, STORAGE ROOMS, DIRTY WITH GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER, BLACKEN AND SOILED WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. RUBBER MATTING ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-16-19 #2312349 NOT CORRECTED. #39-: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA.. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. #56- NOTED GAS GRILL NOT COMPLETELY INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE GRILL COMPLETELY INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

SEP 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA.. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED GAS GRILL NOT COMPLETELY INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE GRILL COMPLETELY INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

SEP 9

2019

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED GAS GRILL NOT COMPLETELY INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE GRILL COMPLETELY INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

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