BISTRO 151/BAR AT 151.
151 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
11 of 20 inspections passed, 4 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 102024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
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 AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 82023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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.
Bulk food container not labeled ( sugar ) instructed to label and maintain.
JUL 222022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
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 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENT BY THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTE TO REPLACE
AUG 102021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED AT OMLET STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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FEB 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
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 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIPPING WELL. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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.
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 BUILDUP TO AID IN ELIMINATING PEST ACTIVITY. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 12019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 THROUGHOUT THAT COULD BE A POSSIBLE SOURCE OF ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER TODAY'S INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIPPING WELL. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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.
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 BUILDUP TO AID IN ELIMINATING PEST ACTIVITY. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 182018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROEPRLY, FOUDNFOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 202017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED PLATES STORED UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 282016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Observed broken floor around east side compactor/dumpster, instructed to repair floor, instructed to service drainage system).
MAR 182016FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
Observed waste water and accumulated garbage under and around dumpsters, instructed to clean all affected areas. Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
Clean utensils stored in the hand sink cabinet, under the waste waste water pipe. Must remove.
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.
MAY 282015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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 STATION AREA SO AS TO BE 85F AT ALL TIMES FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS.
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
NOV 102014FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
DUSTY FAN COVERS AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 242014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT PASTERY AND CUT FRUIT SELF SERVICE STATIONS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL AN EFFECTIVE ONE THAT WILL PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
CARDBOARD LIKE MATERIAL THATS ABSORBANT COVERING SHELVES FOR CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE NON-ABSORBANT SMOOTH SURFACE.
GASKETS FOR PREP COOLER NOT CELAN. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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.
MOPS AND BROOMS STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEPP AWAY.
JUL 182013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE FANS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN AREA AS WELL AS BACK PREP AREA AT FLOOR CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS.
MAY 302012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET ON TALL REACH IN COOLER BY THE STEAM TABLE ON THE HOT LINE.
MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA ABOVE THE DOOR LEADING TO THE STAIR WAY.
JUL 182011FAILED5 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. FOUND ABOUT 15 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING UNDER PREP TABLES AND ON KITCHEN WALLS, ALSO OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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 VIOLATION # 32( MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOP, MUST SEAL CRACKS ON WALK-IN COOLER CEILING THATS CAUSING CONDENSATION AND DRIPPINGS.) INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME
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 DRIPPINGS INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CRACKS AND INSTALL A DIPPER WELL.
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.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLES NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
JUN 212010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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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