Chicago
64
YOUR CALL

Bow & Stern Oyster Bar

1371 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 · Goose Island · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
64/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
7
5 passed
Last Inspected
2014-06-26
Pass Rate
71%
2 failures
Score
64/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2014-06-26)
Failed 2 inspections (2012, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Chemical Safety issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
Advertisement · 300×250
🧽
Sanitation minor 14×
🚰
Plumbing & Waste minor
🐀
Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety critical
🔧
Facility Condition minor
📌
Other serious
📦
Food Storage & Handling minor
🌡
Food Temperature minor
2014-06-26 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN WEST BAR.

2012-07-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Chemical Safety

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

Pending see report.

2012-06-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 8 LIVE DRAIN FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT AT 3- COMP SINK,SUMP PUMP & DINING AREA.ALSO REAR DOOR SWEEP WORN NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPE...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED TRASH,CANS,ETC STUFFED INSIDE & HANGING FROM SIDES OF GREASE CONTAINER & LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE TRASH,HAVE LID TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (POTATO,STEAKS,ASPRAGUS,)IS BEING PREPARED & HANDLED AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP COOLER.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA & BAR AREA,RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN STORED EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,DIPPING WELL,GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,OVEN,STOVE,FILTERS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,VENTILATION VEN...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,COAT CLOSET.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY FAUCET AT 1ST FL 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COLD HOLDING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,DISH STORAGE ROOM.

2011-09-23 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 VENTS ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND INTERIOR CABINET TO COOKING FRYE...

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 FLOOR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ARTICLES 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE A...

2010-07-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-07-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Chemical Safety

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

Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15# OF MUSSELS WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG IN PLACE AS REQUIRED-PRODUCT DISCARDED,DENATURED-TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$37.00.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND ...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND WASTE GRREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. DRIPPING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE ON GROUND--POTENTIAL PEST FEED.

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.FOUND RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREAS,CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEP CUTS IN FOOD PREP,MUST SUPPLY SPLASHGUARD AT MOP S...

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

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 FINISH CEILING IN BASEMENMT DRY STORAGE AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2010-07-01 Pass No Entry

No violations found.

100
Kikka- Kingsbury
100
Tabu Tacos
71
Fitness Formula Club
61
Tomato Head
49
Fort Willow

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency. · How we score
View official record on city data portal →
Eat or Beat scores are independent editorial analysis of public records and do not represent official government ratings.