MAR 31
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BAZAAR MEAT/CAFE BY THE RIVER/ BAR MAR.
YOUR CALL. 54/100
120 N WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 31, 2025 · passed with conditions
4 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand soap provided at front oyster/raw fish prep station. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Prep cooler thermometer placed at rear of cooler, Instructed to place in front at warmest part.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Fly traps mounted above food prep areas at 2nd floor kitchen, instructed to keep away from above food production areas.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Brooms stored next to clean utensils rack at dish washing area, instructed to keep away.
MAR 282024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler with a long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
multi-use utensils not air dried after washing ( deli cups ) instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Hand sink missing a splash guard next to clean dishes rack at juicing station at LL prep area, instructed to install.
JUN 222023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED BLACK TAPE ON THE VENT LOCATED ON THE CEILING IN THE PREP CAFE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW-DRAINING HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS SALAD BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 152023FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2023
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS BAR MAR KITCHEN AND DOWNSTAIRS CAFE BY RIVER KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BLACK TAPE ON THE VENT LOCATED ON THE CEILING IN THE PREP CAFE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ON ALL FLOORS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW-DRAINING HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS SALAD BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 22022FAILED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 2
2022
FAILED
12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. FOUND NO SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WITH EMPLOYEES FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. MANAGER MAKES COPIES OF SAMPLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND RETRIEVES SIGNATURES OF EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR HOTLINE. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 60F LOCATED AT THE "RAW BAR" FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION BUTCHER ROOM LOCATED ON LL. FOUND FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 138F LOCATED AT SOUTH HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND NO RUNNING WATER WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS PUSHED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAX WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
FOUND MUSSELS STORED IN REACH IN COOLER OF 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG. SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON LL FILLED WITH A YELLOW AND PINK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND UTENSILS SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND CHICKEN(3 LBS AT $30)IN LL FOOD PREP COOLER AT 48 F. FOUND FISH LOCATED IN COOLER ON 1ST FLOOR AT 51 F ( 3LBS AT $50). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND NO DISCARD DATES ON ANY READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (CHICKEN, BEEF) LOCATED IN LL PREP AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES FOR ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND A VARIETY OF RAW FISH AND STEAK ON MENU. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE ON 1ST FLOOR OR SECOND FLOOR MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION..7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND CARROTS, AND ONIONS STORED ON DRYING RACK OF CLEAN DISHES. FOUND CLEAN DISHES DRIPPING ON FRESH PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PRODUCE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE SCOOP. DURING PAUSES IN FOOD PREPARATION OR DISPENSING, FOOD PREPARATION AND DISPENSING UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED IN A CLEAN, PROTECTED LOCATION
MAY 202021PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASH SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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