Chicago
93
EAT

Bistro 6050

6050 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
93/100

Strong record across 9 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
9
8 passed
Last Inspected
2023-07-14
Pass Rate
89%
1 failure
Score
93/100
EAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-07-14
Failed 1 inspection (2018)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 14×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2023-07-14 Pass Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED STORING UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNUSED STORAGE RACKS,WOOD MATERIALS,METAL BED FRAMES,EMPTY PLASTIC CONTAINERS,LITTER DEBRIS AND SOILED CARDBOARDS ETC..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBOR...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

2022-09-14 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.(BOXES, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

2021-07-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIORS OF THE MICROWAVES IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

2020-11-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC)

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF LIME BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REAC-IN FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

2019-05-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATIOM

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED OVEN PARTIALLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT OVEN FULLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. CORE VIOLATION

2018-03-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

NEEDS A DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM. CAN NOT USE GROCREY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH IN OR REFIGERATION UNITS

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FRONT COUNTER,REAR KITCHEN AND SIDE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD

2018-03-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS IN REACH-IN FREEZER.INSPECTED FOOD PRODUCTS HAND WRITTEN PER OWNER. DATES FROM (12-1-2017 TO 01-2017)OPEN PRODUCT WHICH FELT SLIMY.THIS ESTALISHMENT IS VACUUM PACKAGINGING WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM CDPH FOOD PROTE...

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 FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALLOWING FOR THE ENTRY OF PESTS.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

NEEDS A DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM. CAN NOT USE GROCREY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH IN OR REFIGERATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FRONT COUNTER,REAR KITCHEN AND SIDE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD.

minor Sanitation

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

THE BASEMENT NEED TO BE MAINTAIN EVERYTHING MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR, FOOD STORAGE ITEMS AND EQUIPMENTS.

2017-07-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2016-12-08 Pass License

No violations found.

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