JUN 19
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BISTRO GRAND.
BEAT. 18/100
2362-2364 N NEVA AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 19, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUN 182020FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2020
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE @ 44.6F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE KEPT AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUN 82020FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2020
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT EACH HAND WASHING SINK. OPERATOR PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A MEANS TO SANITIZE UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE @ 50.1F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER; AND 48.2F INSIDE WHITE REFRIGERATOR INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE KEPT AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED EMPTY SANITIZER SOLUTION CONTAINER ATTACHED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW AUTOMATIC DISPENSING OF SANITIZER INTO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AS PER PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG BASEBOARD, AND IN FLOOR CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THESE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUN 152018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WORN OUT DOOR GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WORN OUT DOOR GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRYER CABINETS GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER CABINETS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
: OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY BEHIND LINE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TOCLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THIS AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT KITCHEN PEP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT KITCHEN PRET AREA.
JUN 82018FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2018
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTEDAND NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT DURING THIS INSPECTION (SEE COMMENT SECTION BELOW) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38=012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION MADE 2/16/2017 REPORT#1951495 VIOLATION#32 CAUCK AROUND 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN STATE OF DISREPAIR-SHALL BE REPAIRED/REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WORN OUT DOOR GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WORN OUT DOOR GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRYER CABINETS GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER CABINETS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY BEHIND LINE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TOCLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THIS AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT KITCHEN PEP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT KITCHEN PRET AREA.
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FEB 162017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 16
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.
SEP 92016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 01/30/2015, REPORT #1522519, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO DATES OR LABELS ON PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES STORED IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT AND IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
JAN 302015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.-----------NO GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 112014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 11
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Prepared food items inside the walk-in-cooler must be labeled/dated to identify foods stored.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Clean multi-use utensils forks,kitchen pots/pans and single service containers must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Some Gaskets for the kitchen 6 door food prep cooler are worned-out-Must repair/replace. Ice bin cover missing for ice bin behind bar-Must provide/maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Fan covers and shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler,hood/filters and attached pipings,sides of hot cooking equipments not clean.Instructed manager to clean and sanitize.
APR 42013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 4
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER RUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER
MAR 282013FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2013
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10/26/12 THEY ARE 31 MUST INVERT FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON TOP OF FREEZER REAR KITCHEN AREA 32 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD BEHIND AT BAR AREA 33 MUST CLEAN TOPS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA T PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD BEHIND AT BAR AREA 34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT 37 MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY 40 MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER RUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES NEED TO BE PROPERLY STORED IN KNIFE RACK NOT IN BETWEEN SEAMS OF TABLE
OCT 262012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 26
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON TOP OF FREEZER REAR KITCHEN AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD BEHIND AT BAR AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN TOPS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS.,
NOV 82010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.----------OBSERVED CUBED RAW MEAT STORED IN USED TIN CAN INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER (KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER (STAINLESS STEEL OR PLASTIC CONTAINER).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO FIX METAL THRESHOLD IN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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