BISTRO 6050.

Chicago Health Dept

6050 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

9 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jul 2023.

Last inspected Jul 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 14

2023

PASS 4 violations

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 HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

SEP 14

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

JUL 14

2021

PASS 3 violations

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.

NOV 13

2020

PASS 3 violations

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.

MAY 28

2019

PASS 2 violations

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

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MAR 26

2018

PASS 2 violations

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

MAR 13

2018

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)INST IF LIKE TO VACUUM PACK MUST CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH. MR. O OCONNOR. BEEF AND HAM WAS DISCARDED 6LBS COST 40.00. TAGED VACUUM MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 A

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.

JUL 27

2017

PASS 3 violations

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.

DEC 8

2016

PASS · 0 violations

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