BERNIE'S LUNCH & SUPPER.
660 N ORLEANS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 162022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ROOFTOP BAR NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. DISCUSSED GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BAR SO THAT IT CAN BE PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPELTE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 92022FAILED14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE 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. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN COFFEE STATION RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY BUS TRAY FILLED WITH SILVERWARE BEING PLACED ON TOP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING OYSTERS AND NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS AFTER LAST ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND ORANGE SLIME ON INTERIOR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE BEING USED WITHOUT RECORDS BEING KEPT AS REQUIRED IN CITY APPROVED VARIANCE. MACHINE IS NOT FULLY SEALING PRODUCT AS WELL. MACHINE AND 5 PIECES OF SALMON TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AS REQUIRED BY VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ROOFTOP BAR NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. DISCUSSED GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BAR SO THAT IT CAN BE PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN ONE OF 2 RESTROOMS LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPELTE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 32020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR AND IN BAR AND SERVER STATION LOCATED ON ROOFTOP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED WHITE CERAMIC PATRON TEQUILA GLASSES AT BAR ON FIRST FLOOR WITH NO FOOD SAFE MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER PROVIDE PROOF GLASSES ARE SAFE FOR FOOD SERVICE OR DISCARD.
OBSERVED CAULK ON EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA COVERED IN YELLOW DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 292019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND ABOUT 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
DELI CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, STICKERS AND TAPE NOT REMOVED DURING WASHING PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AND CLEAN PROPERLY.
REFER TO VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2229669 DATED ON 10-15-18 FOR VIOLATION # 58(NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE) INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT CORE VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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OCT 152018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
6-301.11- OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT 1ST FLOOR BAR HAND SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
6-301-14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT: -MIDDLE HAND SINK AT FRONT IN COOK LINE AREA -BEVERAGE STATION (BETWEEN EXPO STATION AND 1ST FLOOR BAR) -1ST FLOOR BAR HAND SINK -WOMAN'S RESTROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
3-603-11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-305.11- OBSERVED DRY GOODS STORED ON SHELVING UNIT UNDERNEATH CAST IRON PIPE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE SHELVING UNIT OR ENCASE SAID PIPE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-904.13- OBSERVED PRESET GLASSWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRESET GLASSWARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT GLASSWARE ON TABLE TOPS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.12- OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED ON WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS ON SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-201.11- OBSERVED UNFINISHED RAW CONCRETE WALLS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM REAR EXIT DOOR, NEXT TO PREP LINE ON 1ST. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES THROUGHOUT FLOOR TITLE AT HOT LINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN AND TORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLER AT OVEN STATION NEXT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 32017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT. KEEP ALL KITCHEN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
OBSERVED CONNECTING THROUGH WAY BETWEEN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND WINE ROOM FILLED WITH DEBRIS AND CLUTTER. REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER SO THAT AREA CAN BE MONITORED FOR PEST ACTIVITY.
ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FOR PEST CONTROL TO HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS TO BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
SEP 222017PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT. KEEP ALL KITCHEN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
OBSERVED HOLES AROUND PIZZA OVEN IN MAIN KITCHEN. SEAL ALL GAPS AND HOLES AROUND PIZZA OVEN. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. ALL HOLES IN CEILING NEED TO BE SEALED TO DETER RODENT ENTRY. OBSERVED CONNECTING THROUGH WAY BETWEEN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND WINE ROOM FILLED WITH DEBRIS AND CLUTTER. REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER SO THAT AREA CAN BE MONITORED FOR PEST ACTIVITY.
ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FOR PEST CONTROL TO HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS TO BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
SEP 152017FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 30-40 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA IN SOUTH WEST CORNER ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DROPPINGS BEHIND SHELVING AND UNDER LAUNDRY AND 1 DROPPING IN WINE CLOSET. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN UP ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FOR PEST CONTROL TO HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS TO BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
JUL 182017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATERIAL UNDER DISHMACHINE. CLEAN FLOOR IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND LFOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED BASEMENT STOREAGE CLOSETS WITH CLUTTER. CLEAN ALL CLOSETS ADN ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.
JUL 102017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE MIS MADE AND STORED. CLEAN ICE MACHINE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATERIAL UNDER DISHMACHINE. CLEAN FLOOR IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND LFOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED BASEMENT STOREAGE CLOSETS WITH CLUTTER. CLEAN ALL CLOSETS ADN ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.
APR 72016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MENS WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN SINK.
PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL (ON SOUTH WALL ALONG COOKLINE) DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.
METAL STEM THEROMETERS NOT CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
JUL 302015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. PLUMBER CAME AND WAS ABLE TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 110 F.
INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MUG CHILLER FREZZER BEHIND THE BAR. AND SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ICE BIN IN THE COFFEE STATION. INSTALL OR PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE COFFEE STATION.
CLEAN AND PROVIDE COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACED. MUST SEAL THE BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, KITCHEN PLATING AREA AND BAR. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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