Bodega Sur

Year by year

Inspections

1. Nov 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

2. Dec 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

3. Dec 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

4. Sep 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

5. Nov 12, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

6. Oct 27, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     POST HAND WASHING SIGNS ABOVE HAND SINK.

7. Oct 20, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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).

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     POST HAND WASHING SIGNS ABOVE HAND SINK.

8. Oct 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

   • Severity not stated

     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.

9. Jun 14, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Serious Priority

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Serious Priority

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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 Priority

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

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

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

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

10. Aug 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

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

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST PROVIDE CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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

11. Jan 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

12. Jul 13, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

13. Jul 6, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

14. Dec 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

15. Apr 29, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

    • Not serious Minor

      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.