Did Bodega Sur pass its last health inspection?

Bodega Sur at 3755 N Southport Ave was inspected on Nov 20, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Bodega Sur?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Bodega Sur

3755 N Southport Ave, Chicago 60613 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 20, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 20, 2025

#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
#45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR AND SOFT DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BETWEEN CHEST FREEZERS ON THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Nov 20, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 23, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 12, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 8, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 17, 2018	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2016	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 21, 2016	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
May 9, 2016	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 13, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 18, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2014	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Bodega Sur — questions

Did Bodega Sur pass its last health inspection?: Bodega Sur at 3755 N Southport Ave was inspected on Nov 20, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Bodega Sur?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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