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
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE MOP SINK AREA WITH DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
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.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE TABLE IN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED THE SMALL BOX FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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.
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3 COMP. SINK., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PASS 3 violations
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
REMOVE POT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PASS 3 violations
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT(FOOD DEBRIS).
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
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.
HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,POTATO PEELER ATTACHED TO WALL ARE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN THE MOP SINK ROOM 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
CLUTTERED CONDITIONS BENEATH THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED DUE POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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