Bar Biscay
1450 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 · Goose Island · Restaurant · High risk
Clean record — passed all 6 inspections
Last Inspected
2019-08-07
What You Should Know
✓ 6 consecutive passes, most recently 2019-08-07
✓ No failures across all 6 inspections on record
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 15 inspections
⚠ Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
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Types of Issues Found
📋 Documentation & Training critical 3×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 2×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 1×
Inspection History
2019-08-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHOULD BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE UNISEX BATHROOM ON THE WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2018-05-29 Pass Complaint ▾
4 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING AND VENT IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
2015-10-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM.
5 ▾
minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND DRAINBOARD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. SEAL BRICK WALL IN BEVERAGE/BAR AREA.
minor Food Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL OIL OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT.
6 ▾
minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards not maintained on prep counters. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exhaust hood under cooking equipment and dishmachine, and filter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean floor and reseal surface.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls not maintained in dining area nad behind bar. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to exposed brick. Ceiling not maintained above three compartment sink. Instructed to repair ceiling and repaint. Ventilation covers in prep area not clean...
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Drainline and air gap(splashing) under three compartment sink leaking water. Instructed to repair to prevent excessive water on floor.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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