BISTRO 180.

Chicago Health Dept

1640 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

7 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Oct 2016.

Last inspected Oct 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
20
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 7
2016
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 30
2016
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED ABOUT 200 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE MOP SINK AREA WITH DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER LOCATED IN THE MOP SINK ROOM AND OUTSIDE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 13
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1591797 DATE 12/16/2015. VIOLATION # 45 PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE TABLE IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE SMALL BOX FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED REAR HALL AREA WALLS AND CEILING OPEN, PREMISES HAVE INSTALLED NEW COPPER PIPE/PLUMBING AT THIS TIME WAITING FOR CITY PLUMBERS TO INSPECT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AFTER CITY PLUMBERS SIGN OFF ON THIS WORK. INSTRUCTED TOREPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3 COMP. SINK., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

DEC 16
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE POT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

APR 13
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT(FOOD DEBRIS).

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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MAY 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS,EGGS,CHILE RELLENO WITH POTATOES, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,POTATO PEELER ATTACHED TO WALL ARE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN THE MOP SINK ROOM 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTERED CONDITIONS BENEATH THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED DUE POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

DEC 18
2013
PASS · 0 violations

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