SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BISTRO ASCIONE.

BEAT. 43/100

1500 E 55TH ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 30, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
1 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jun 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 30
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER. IMPROPER: PORK 50.1 F AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BEVERAGE BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

MAR 7
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP / DISH WASHING AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR BLACK SUBSTANCE.ALSO NOTED WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/ SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. INTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME AS REQUIRED WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE SHELF WHERE POTS ARE STORED TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

FEB 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE ONLY COPY PRESENTED WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO OBTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WITH PERSON AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPING, SERVING AND HOLDING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSPest Activity
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED LOOSE BAIT BAG (GREEN) UNDER STORAGE SHELF NOT ENCLOSED IN APPROVED BAIT BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DURING INITIAL INSPECTION (2/28/23) TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CORRECT ISSUED. ALL BAIT MUST BE ENCLOSED AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSPest Activity
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED CANS OF RAID IN PREP AREA AND ALONGS SIDEWALK WAY. INSTRUCTED DURING INITIAL INSPECTION (2/28/23) ALL PESTICIDES MUST BE ADMINISTERED BY PEST CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. MUST DISCARD AND NOT HAVE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-015 CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING OR REPLACING. HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE THAT IS ATLEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP TO THE SIDE AND TOP OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHT OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANIG TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE AND GLASSWARE OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (LEAKING); REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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JAN 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR IN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING INSIDE ICE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE AND GLASSWARE OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293563 ON 6-14-19:58-MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

JUN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE ENCLOSURE /ENCASEMENT OF EXPOSED SANITATION PIPES AT CEILING OVER SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BY WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A DUMP SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 12
2019
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE ENCLOSURE /ENCASEMENT OF EXPOSED SANITATION PIPES AT CEILING OVER SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BY WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A DUMP SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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