Chicago
33
BEAT

Bureau Bar and Restaurant

722 - 724 W Maxwell St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
33/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for documentation & training, pest activity

Inspections
4
1 passed
Last Inspected
2019-08-19
Pass Rate
25%
2 failures
Score
33/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2019-08-19)
Failed 2 inspections (2019, 2019)
Documentation & Training issues found across 8 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Sanitation minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Temperature serious
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Facility Condition minor
2019-08-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

VIOLATION CORRECTED.SMALL BLACK LIVE FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.PEST CONTROL ON SITE FOR SERVICE.

2019-08-16 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING THIS TIME . MUST PROVIDE

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (CRAB CAKES, GUACAMOLE, COOKED CHICKEN , FISH BITES, COOKED GREENS, MAC AND CHEESE (CHEESE) IN WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITHOUT PROPER LABELING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING IN MENU FOR ALL MENU ITEMS ON MENU THAT ARE OFFERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION #59.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLS IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN BAR AND, ON EQUIPMENT IN BAR.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE.. ON SITE 8/16/19 AND OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SMALL BLACK LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE FACILITY..., REAR PREP IN WARE WASHING AREA ON WALLS THROUGHOUT, ON SHELVING IN WARE WASHING A...

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2232820 ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS..., -ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ...

2019-08-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING THIS TIME . MUST PROVIDE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOCITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR ANY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNED RECORDS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS NOTED AT 116F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE TO SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (CRAB CAKES, GUACAMOLE, COOKED CHICKEN , FISH BITES, COOKED GREENS, MAC AND CHEESE (CHEESE) IN WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITHOUT PROPER LABELING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE B...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING IN MENU FOR ALL MENU ITEMS ON MENU THAT ARE OFFERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION..., THROUGHOUT REAR PREP ESPECIALLY ON WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR WAREWASHING AREA, IN MOP CLOSET SURROUNDING MOP SINK AND BUCKET...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLS IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN BAR.MUST MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION 60.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION 60.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2232820 ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS..., -ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE...

2018-11-06 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT SEATING AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

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