Chicago
73
YOUR CALL

Bistro Margot

1437-1439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
73/100

Mostly clean — 7 of 9 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
9
7 passed
Last Inspected
2015-05-14
Pass Rate
78%
1 failure
Score
73/100
YOUR CALL
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2015-05-14
Failed 1 inspection (2012)
Chemical Safety issues found across 1 inspection
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 22×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition serious
Chemical Safety critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
2015-05-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED NO SHELL FISH TAGS ATTACHED TO A CONTAINER ON SHELL FISH (MUSSELS) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE SHELL FISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE SHELL FISH UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN STORED THE TAGS IN A FILE FOR AD...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF CONTAINERS OF ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED MEAT,CHICKEN,BEEF,VEGETABLES) AT PREP TABLE READING BETWEEN 52.6F TO 60F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF LBS WORTH $ TROUGH DENATURING PRO...

serious Sanitation

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

NOTED A GRAYISH AND PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE ICE MACH...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON VENTS AND FANS INSIDE WOMENS BATHROOM. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT SAME AND CEILING PANELS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-12-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP COOLER DOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE FOUNTAIN POP SETUP.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

2014-06-11 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTOOM HANDSINK. NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.

2013-05-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN UTENSILS STORED TOO CLOSE TO FLOOR, MUST STORE 6" OR HIGHER OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE BIN AT BAR AREA MISSING A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

2012-09-05 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER BAR AREA & AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AROUND PREP STATIONS & BY THE 3-COMP SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. CEILING AROUND THE WAIT STAFF AREA & ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES (ACROSS THE ICE MACHINE) IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE FREE OF DUST/FOOD STAINS ALSO.

2012-05-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-04-05 Fail Canvass
4
serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

(7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3/30/11 (REPORT #381312), WAS NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. (#34-GROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA WHERE REQUIRED). A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor vi...

minor Sanitation

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

SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED, TO THE LEFT (WASH SIDE) OF THE 3-COMP SINK BESIDE A STOVE; & TO THE LEFT OF HANDSINK (BESIDE THE RINSE SIDE OF THE 3-COMP SINK. ALL BARE/RAW WOOD SUPPORT UNDER BAR COUNTER MUST BE SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipmen...

minor Sanitation

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

VERY POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN VARIOUS AREAS AT THE KICHEN COOK'S LINE & DISHROOM, WHERE FOOD DEBRIS/WATER OR ORGANIC MATTER IS PRESENT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

COMPRESSORS, FAN GUARDS, CONDENSER FANS OF ALL COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

2011-03-30 Pass Canvass
5
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. REPLACE THE BROKEN LID ON ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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. GROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES BELOW THE VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FOR THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

2010-04-02 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS INCLUDING WHEELS AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETA...

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. MUST CLEAN GROUT LINES IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. ALSO RE-GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE CRACKED WALL TILES IN 1ST FLOOR WAIT STATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR PIPES FROM DIPPER WELL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MU...

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