BLOOM.

Chicago Health Dept

1559 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

5 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
24
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Other
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOOD CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON PREMISES.VACUUM PACKAGE MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED.OBSERVED NO VACUUM PACKAGE FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Other
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED VACUUM PACKAGING PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON MACHINE(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND CONTAINERS)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP IN DOUBLE FRONT DOOR IN CENTER ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE SHELF IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON TOPSIDE SIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON LINE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FRONT WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,DISH RACKS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA & MOLD BUILD UP AT DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE, NEXT TO & BEHIND ICE MACHINE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 19
2024
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT TRAP ON BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

SEP 28
2023
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Food Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TECHNICAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DISH MACHINE WHEN THE CYCLE IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION AND VENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 20
2021
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS BESIDES DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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