BISTRO GRAND.

Chicago Health Dept

2362-2364 N NEVA AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2020.

Last inspected Jun 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 19

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 18

2020

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 8

2020

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 15

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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 8

2018

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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.

Serious Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 16

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO DATES OR LABELS ON PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT OUT AND IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

JAN 30

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FEB 11

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 4

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 28

2013

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES NEED TO BE PROPERLY STORED IN KNIFE RACK NOT IN BETWEEN SEAMS OF TABLE

OCT 26

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS.,

NOV 8

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

NOV 2

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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