MAY 4
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BONITA'S RESTAURANT INC.
BEAT. 35/100
4138 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 4, 2021 · passed
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jul 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE REFRIGERATOT NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOOD ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11 MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
OCT 182019FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2019
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE SUPPLY KIT ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE REFRIGERATOT NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOOD ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, WASHROOM, DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL PANS AND CONTAINERS BEING WASHED AND REUSED TO STORE FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
AUG 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-203.13(A): MUST INSTALL A SERVICE SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON PREMISE.
JUL 262018FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2018
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST ADD ADDITIONAL HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C)
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST NOT STORE COOKING UTENSILS ATTACHED TO THE VENTILATION HOOD
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FRONT COVER PLATE OF THE GRILL MISSING. MUST REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA OVEN (ALL COMPARTMENTS) AND THE FRYER CABINET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A NSF APPROVED GREASE TRAP FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST INSTALL A SERVICE SINK ON PREMISE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR AT THE TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE EXHAUST FAN VENTILATION COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING AND MISSING FLOOR COVING THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE A A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR COVING THAT IS AT LEAST 4" IN HEIGHT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CONCRETE FLOORING INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. OBSERVED RUSTING METAL AND RAW WOOD ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT ADEQUATELY PROVIDING SUCTION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
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