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BIENVENIDO A LA VIDA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BIENVENIDO A LA VIDA 4052 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO 60639 Restaurant
September 11, 2023 License License #2901590
9
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHTLY SOILED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVRE PLUMBERS PUTTY, SEAL SMOOTHLY AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #52
MAJOR
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER DRAINING INTO OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FOR PROPER DRAINAGE OF WASTE WATER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED OR STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE CENTRAL HEATING/AC UNIT AND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING UNIT FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOP.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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