Chicago
59
YOUR CALL

Bulerias Inc.

3656 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
59/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
12
8 passed
Last Inspected
2020-08-07
Pass Rate
67%
2 failures
Score
59/100
YOUR CALL
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2020-08-07
Failed 2 inspections (2015, 2013)
Sanitation issues found across 18 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 18×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Temperature serious
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2020-08-07 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE BINS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HOT WATER HANDLE SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS ON THE COOKS LINE AT MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT ABOVE 2-DOOR TALL FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-09-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

INCOMPLETE EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THE WRITTEN VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER: COOKED POTATOES AT 49.5F, CHICKEN CROQUETTES AT 52.5F, PREPARED ARTICHOKES AT 46.9F. ALL 10 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $200.00. PRIORITY ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT MAY BE UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER ARE NOT DISCLOSED ON THE MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CONSUMERS OF SUCH ITEMS ON THE PRINTED MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 53.6F TO 57.9F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED POTATOES AT 49.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELO...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BAR COOLER CONTAINING DAIRY PRODUCT.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE FOOD PREP SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOOD AND BAR PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LARGE HOLE IN THE STAIRWELL WALL FROM THE KITCHEN PREP TO THE OUTDOORS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER BOOSTER LOCATED NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10-11-18 #2229590 NOT CORRECTED #57- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATI...

2018-10-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(A) MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 (A): NO STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE A STEM FOOD THERMOMETER TO BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD -

serious Sanitation

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

4-202.11 OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

minor Pest Activity

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED BOXES OF WINE AND LIQUOR STORED ON FLOOR,PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES AND STORES 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND EASY CLEANING. -

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN,EXCESS GREASE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST MAKE SURE FLOORS WITH PROPER COVINGS, WALLS AND CEILING ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. -

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION R...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2017-11-14 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2017-04-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT TWO ICE MACHINES AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

2016-12-19 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUD AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

STOPPERS NEEDED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOO PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2016-03-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA UNLABELED. MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREADRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN BASEMENT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2015-06-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

2015-06-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

REACH IN PREP COOLER #1 DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

DISHWASH PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO REATTACH SINK TO WALL ALSO MUST RECAULK SAME SINK TO WALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

2014-08-12 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE SODA GUN HOLSTER LINE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH THE OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND LINE TO REACH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

2013-08-20 Pass License
5
minor Sanitation

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

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT BOTH BAR AREAS BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND ICE BINS AND DRAINBOARD. NO SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SMALL COOLER ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR IS BROK...

minor Sanitation

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

NO LIDS PROVIDED FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SURFACE OF RAW WOOD UNDER THE COUNTERS AND SHELVES NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULBS ABOVE BASEMENT BAR COUNTERS ARE NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD OR REPLACE WITH SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER LEAKING AT BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDE AT EITHER WATER SUPPLY LINE TO BOTH ICE MACHINES, IN BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT PROVIDED, EACH TOILET ROOM IS COMPLETELY ENCLOSED WITHOUT VENTILATION. VENTILATION HOWEVER IS PROVIDED AT WASH BOWL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS OR PROVIDE APPROVAL INFORMATION FROM BUI...

2013-02-27 Fail License

No violations found.

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