Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Bob-O-Rino's

3435 N Central Ave

Last inspected Oct 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Bob-O-Rino's last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Fail”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from May 16, 2024 to Oct 28, 2026.
Has Bob-O-Rino's ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 16, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Complaint

Oct 28, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS RANGING FROM 69F-73F. HAND WASHING SINKS AT IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE WERE FOUND AT FRONT PREP LINE, TOILET ROOMS AND DISH WASHING ROOM. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Allergen training as required

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINIGN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 60Other

Official Wording

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector’s Notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-19-2026, REPORT #2631485. #37--OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY. #51-OBSERVED NO FAUCET AT MOP SINK WITH ANY HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SUPPLY CONNECTED TO CITY OF CHICAGO WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE. At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Each service sink or curbed cleaning facility shall have an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the City of Chicago water supply.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 19, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official Wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO FAUCET AT MOP SINK WITH ANY HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SUPPLY CONNECTED TO CITY OF CHICAGO WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE. At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Each service sink or curbed cleaning facility shall have an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the City of Chicago water supply.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 61Other

Official Wording

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s Notes

SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 3-19-2025, REPORT #2614070 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 19, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HOT WATER TRICKLING AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A STEADY FLOW OF WATER TO WASH HANDS.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 62Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 2 BURNT-OUT CIGARETTES STORED IN A PAN LOCATED IN THE WASHING AREA. CIGARETTES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. 7-32-020. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED CIGARETTES DURING INSPECTION.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 16, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 16, 2024 · Original Source