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BIENVENIDO A LA VIDA

4258 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BIENVENIDO A LA VIDA has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 27, 2017. The most recent inspection, on November 3, 2021, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 3, 2021. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 10, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on August 10, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 3, 2017. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 3, 2021. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED PREP AREA WITHOUT REQUIRED HAND SINK IN THE SAME ROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE, DEDICATED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD PLUMBED WATER, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND A HANDWASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE. OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SHAKES, SMOOTHIES, ETC.). MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED PREP AREA WITHOUT REQUIRED HAND SINK IN THE SAME ROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE, DEDICATED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD PLUMBED WATER, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND A HANDWASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, INCLUDING RECENT PROOF OF SERVICE, FROM A LICENSED COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH A BACKFLOW DEVICE IF FAUCET HAS THREADS.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH A BACKFLOW DEVICE IF FAUCET HAS THREADS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,VENTILATION IN TOILETROOMS
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS
  5. License

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET IN PREP AREA,ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.ALSO APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF INTERIOR DOOR ADJACENT TO APARTMENTS,FRONT DOOR,REAR DOOR TO HALLWAY AND EXTERIOR REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/27/17.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WINDOW SILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN DINING AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILETROOMS AND DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB IN PREP AREA
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH A BACKFLOW DEVICE IF FAUCET HAS THREADS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,VENTILATION IN TOILETROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.

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