Did Bolivar Y Lincoln Venezuelan Cafe pass its last health inspection?

Bolivar Y Lincoln Venezuelan Cafe at 3349 N Sheffield Ave was inspected on Jul 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 9 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Bolivar Y Lincoln Venezuelan Cafe?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVID

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

Bolivar Y Lincoln Venezuelan Cafe

3349 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 20, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 20, 2026

#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength OBSERVED BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA RUSTED INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED ALL THE DEEP FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: **C** Cleaning Floors, Dustless Methods INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 20, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 16, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 1, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 13, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 29, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2019	License Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2019	License	Fail	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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Bolivar Y Lincoln Venezuelan Cafe — questions

Did Bolivar Y Lincoln Venezuelan Cafe pass its last health inspection?: Bolivar Y Lincoln Venezuelan Cafe at 3349 N Sheffield Ave was inspected on Jul 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 9 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Bolivar Y Lincoln Venezuelan Cafe?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVID
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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