MAY 14
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BISTRO MARGOT.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
1437-1439 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 14, 2015 · passed with conditions
7 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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 ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. (SEE VIOLATION #3 FOR LBS AND COST OF PRODUCTS DISPOSED). CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
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 PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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 MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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.
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.
DEC 152014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP COOLER DOORS.
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.
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.
JUN 112014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
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.
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.
MAY 62013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE BIN AT BAR AREA MISSING A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
SEP 52012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 5
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
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.
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.
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APR 52012FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2012
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.
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 equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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.
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.
MAR 302011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2011
PASSED
5 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. REPLACE THE BROKEN LID ON ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
APR 22010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE RUST AND LIME.
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 FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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.
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.
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. MUST REPAIR.
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