Bistro 151/bar at 151
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2025-12-29 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2024-05-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN 200 PPM. OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR NOT SANITZING GLASSWARE, FINAL RINSE...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SPOON HANDLE LAYING ON TOP OF CONDIMENTS IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE UP ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2023-11-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hot running water at front omelet prep station, water temp at 71f. Instructed to provide hot running water no less than 100f to all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Found several food bags(20lbs) in walk-in cooler not discarded with cook date 9-29-23. instructed manager not to keep cooked food in cooler beyond discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $50.
29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container not labeled ( sugar ) instructed to label and maintain.
2022-07-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DE...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENT BY THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTE TO REPLACE
2021-08-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 1 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED AT OMLET STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2019-02-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE ...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIPPING WELL. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ...
2019-02-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. THREE ROACHES WERE NOTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE COOKING APPLIANCES STORED ON THE REAR WALL NEAR THE HOT HOLDING SERVICE LINE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND IN FLOOR DRAINS TH...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIPPING WELL. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ...
2018-01-18 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROEPRLY, FOUDNFOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2017-03-20 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED PLATES STORED UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
2016-03-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Above violation still remaining(Observed broken floor around east side compactor/dumpster, instructed to repair floor, instructed to service drainage system).
2016-03-18 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Observed employee washing dishes at 3 compartment sink without sanitizer. technician was called in and turn on the sanitizing solution valve. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical violation.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Observed hand sink in the omelet food preparation area without cold water-hot water at 123.6F. sink was repaired during the inspection Citation issued 7-38-030 critical violation.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Observed waste water and accumulated garbage under and around dumpsters, instructed to clean all affected areas. Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Clean utensils stored in the hand sink cabinet, under the waste waste water pipe. Must remove.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed broken floor around east side compactor/dumpster, instructed to repair floor, also waste water is not draining into the floor drain under west side dumpster, instructed to service drainage system.
2015-05-28 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT OF THE LARGE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE PIPE AT THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP STATION AREA. MUST ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP STATI...
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
2014-11-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-11-10 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 6 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DUSTY FAN COVERS AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2014-06-24 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT PASTERY AND CUT FRUIT SELF SERVICE STATIONS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL AN EFFECTIVE ONE THAT WILL PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CARDBOARD LIKE MATERIAL THATS ABSORBANT COVERING SHELVES FOR CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE NON-ABSORBANT SMOOTH SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GASKETS FOR PREP COOLER NOT CELAN. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR PACKAGED SANDWICHES OPEN COOLER KEPT IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER AND EASY TO MONITOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MOPS AND BROOMS STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEPP AWAY.
2013-07-18 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE FANS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN AREA AS WELL AS BACK PREP AREA AT FLOOR CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS.
2012-05-30 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET ON TALL REACH IN COOLER BY THE STEAM TABLE ON THE HOT LINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA ABOVE THE DOOR LEADING TO THE STAIR WAY.
2011-07-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-07-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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. FOUN...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #197500 DATED ON 06-21-10. FOR VIOL...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS, CRACKS NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLERS CEILING CAUSING CONDENSATION AND DRIPP...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOOD SPILLS ON DEBRIS NOTED ON KITCHEN FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLES NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
2010-06-21 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM STATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AND CEILING ARE I POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL BEHIND DEEP FRYER, ALSO PEELING PAINT NOTED ON DROP CEILING PANELS HOLDERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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