BEL-AMI RESTAURANT.
5530 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
13 of 22 inspections passed, 3 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 52025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLUMBING LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR.
NOTED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE ON THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 252024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
AUG 302023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK FROM NECK OF FAUCETS AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RAN, FAUCETS LEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
AUG 232023FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS RIBEYE STEAK AND HAMBURGERS WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LEAK FROM NECK OF FAUCETS AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RAN, FAUCETS LEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
MAY 42022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, CHICKEN, SALADS, PASTA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP/WASHROOMS).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.
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MAY 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS RIBEYE STEAK AND HAMBURGERS WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER ATTACHED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT CODES AND REGULATIONS.
FEB 242020PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
AUG 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
MUST SEAL OR PAINTED WOOD SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 212017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Reach in cooler shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Exposed hand sink faucet in kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
OCT 62016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON 2-DOOR BREAD COOLER COMPRESSOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN COOLER COMPRESSOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JUN 182015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
THREE DOOR PREP COOLER HANDLE TO DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
Exhaust hood and filters and interior of cooking fryers not cleaned,, Instructed to detail clean.
Leaking faucet at three compartment sink, instructed to repair, and better maintain,
JUN 152015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR NOT MAINTAINING COLD TEMP AT 40'F AND BELOW, TEMP READING 52'F, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL COOLER IS READING 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED, MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER NOT AT PROPER TEMP, FOODS SUCH AS SOUR CREAM, CHEESE, SAUSAGE, EGGS, TURKEY BREAST, CHICKEN, DRESSING AND SMOKE BEEF, ALL AT IMPROPER TEMP, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED AND A COST OF APPROX., #220.00 AND ABOUT 15 POUNDS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
THREE DOOR PREP COOLER HANDLE TO DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
Exhaust hood and filters and interior of cooking fryers not cleaned,, Instructed to detail clean.
Leaking faucet at three compartment sink, instructed to repair, and better maintain,
OCT 212014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERY UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
STOCK AND SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
JAN 302014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation cover in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
Exhasut fan in women's toilet room not working. Instructed to repair fan. Faucet neck at three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair or replace washer to prevent leak,
Thermometer not provided inside front cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.
Ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or containers.
JUL 252013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
PREP FOODS INSIDE THE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINETS AT BAR AREA.
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREA, BAR AND CLOSETS.
WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AND IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING AT KITCHEN/PREP AREA. GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD, EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT COVERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON MOP FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
AUG 262011FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1122732 DATED 4/18/11. # 35- MUST REPAIR NORTH WALL INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.#38- MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPT SINK. #41- MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM THE WALLS AND OFF THE FLOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-42-090
RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR BOTTOM AND INTERIOR PART OF THE DOOR OF THE FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL VENT OUTSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER BY THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN GREASY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE BULB BY THE HOOD.
MISSING THERMOMETER ON THE PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT SIGHTED MAN STANDING AT BAR WITH LIT CIGARETTE IN HAND. MAN WALKED BACK TO KITCHEN AREA AND DISCARDED CIGARETTE IN GARBAGE. SECOND VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. FIRST VIOLATION ON 4/18/11. REMINDED OWNER THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT OR WITHIN 15 FEET OF ENTRANCE. 7-32-015.
APR 182011PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT BAR AREA WASHING HER HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010[A].
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH EXPOSED SINKS. INSTRUCTED, MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, MICROWAVE OVEN, STOVE, GRILL, FRYER AND CABINET UNDER COFFEE MACHINES.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR NORTH WALL INSIDE MOP CLOSET AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE MOP CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED A CUSTOMER SMOKING AT THE BAR AREA, USING A PAPER CUP FOR ASHTRAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN ALL PUBLIC PLACES. CITATION ISSUED FIRST OFFENSE OF CLEAR AIR ORDINANCE, 7-32-015.
FEB 162011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, MICROWAVE OVEN, STOVE, GRILL, FRYER AND CABINET UNDER COFFEE MACHINES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR NORTH WALL INSIDE MOP CLOSET AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE MOP CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
JAN 272010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//install light shields on all lights in rear prep area.under hood over cooking range/more light in restrooms 12 candle foot.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//remove threads off faucet on utility sink.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//hair restraints on all food handlers needed.
JAN 142010FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//front door not rodent & insect proof ,door measured at 1/4" gap at bottom corner.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//invert all pots & pans in kitchen.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//must remove aluminum foil off shelves in prep area.,rusty grease trap top paint,inside reach in coolers in front area rusty ,remove rust.,must install splash guard between exposed hand bowl & prep table./PAPPER TOWEL HOLDER AT FRONT EXPOSE HAND BOWL.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//some shelves in coolers dry storage need cleaning.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//must store all stock 6" off floor when in storage. /clean under and around stock.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE./MORE LIGHT IN RESTROOMS 12 CANDLE FOOT.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//REMOVE THREADES OFF FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS NEEDED.
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