Chicago
53
YOUR CALL

Bistro 151/bar at 151

151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
53/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
20
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-29
Pass Rate
55%
4 failures
Score
53/100
YOUR CALL
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-12-29
Failed 4 inspections (2019, 2016, 2014...)
Other issues found across 7 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 31×
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition serious
2025-12-29 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-05-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Food Temperature

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...

minor Chemical Safety

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.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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
critical Employee Hygiene

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)

serious Other

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.

minor Other

29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container not labeled ( sugar ) instructed to label and maintain.

2022-07-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

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...

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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
serious Other

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
serious Other

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 ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIPPING WELL. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Pest Activity

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
critical Documentation & Training

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

serious Other

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 ...

critical Pest Activity

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...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIPPING WELL. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Pest Activity

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
minor Sanitation

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
minor Sanitation

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
minor Sanitation

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
critical Food Temperature

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.

critical Other

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.

critical Pest Activity

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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
minor Food Temperature

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...

minor Documentation & Training

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
critical Pest Activity

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

minor Sanitation

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
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Other

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.

minor Sanitation

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
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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
critical Pest Activity

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...

serious Facility Condition

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...

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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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