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BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN AREPA BAR Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN AREPA BAR (AKA: BIEN ME SABE VENZUELAN) 29 E ADAMS ST, CHICAGO 60603 Restaurant
January 14, 2025 Canvass License #2583612
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE RAW MEATS OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO PROTECT FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. MANAGER ELEVATED RAW MEATS FROM THE FLOOR-COS.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WASTECAN WITH LID INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WASTECAN WITH LID INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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