JUL 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BISTROT ZINC.
YOUR CALL. 63/100
1131 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 26, 2018 · passed with conditions
5 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED CEILING, EXPOSING RAW WOODEN BEAMS AND FLOOR BOARDS, ABOVE BEVERAGE STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA OFFICE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID AREA ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION COVING, ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 232017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY LABEL ALL LARGE PLASTIC BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FOUND VARIOUS BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR, RICE AND CUT BREAD NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR WALL BASE ACROSS FROM THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND ABOVE BROKEN, WITH HOLES AND MISSING WALL COVING. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 282016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SILVERWARE ON TABLES MUST BE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
HOLE ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE SEALED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED FOR CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 302015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE AND AROUND DIPPER WELL BY THE COFFEE STATION.
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OCT 242014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 24
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED PORK STEW AT 44.6F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 44# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1434788 ON 4/11/14 NOT CORRECTED: 35/01 - SEAL THE CORNER OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOODS OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
APR 112014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL THE CORNER OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK.
AUG 152013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND 10 GALLONS FRENCH ONION SOUP IN 2 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS AT 55.4F AT THE CORE, CONTAINERS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY. SOUP DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE SCOOP CONTAINER NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SCOOP IN A SANITARY CONDITIONS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
MAR 142011PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAR 14
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
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. OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
MAR 112011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE THE UNIT REINSPECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7/29/10 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PREMISES HAD A SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2/26/09 POSTED INSTEAD. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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. OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
JUL 292010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF CHICKEN STEW AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-49.1 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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 DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS TO STORE LIQUOR IN BASEMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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