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Bolivar Y Lincoln Venezuelan Cafe

Restaurant

3349 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

May 16, 2025 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Prep cooler doors had torn, hanging gaskets that need immediate repair.

Key Findings

  • Gaskets on two prep cooler doors in the front prep area were torn and hanging off, compromising the seal and food safety.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-501.11 - OBSERVED GASKETS ON TWO DOORS OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE TORN AND HANGING OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE TORN/DAMAGED GASKETS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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Inspection History

Bolivar Y Lincoln Venezuelan Cafe has had 6 inspections in the last 5 years with a 83% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 20, 2026.

Jul 20, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

6 violations
Jul 6, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

10 violations
May 16, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation