CAFE BONHOMME AND BEATNIK ON THE RIVER.

Chicago Health Dept

180 N WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2018.

Last inspected Jul 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 27

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU, CHICKEN LIVER PATE, RAW TUNA ENTREE ON DAILY MENU WITH NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON MENU FOR ANY CONSUMPTION OF ANIMAL FOODS THAT ARE RAW, UNDERCOOKED . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OUTDOOR LOWER LEVEL BAR NOT PROTECTED FROM RAIN,PEST,ETC WHEN BAR IS CLOSED OR FROM BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. OBSERVED OPEN AREAS AT CEILING, WALLS. NOT ABLE TO CLOSE AND PROTECT BAR AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS IN BASEMENT BY WALK IN COOLER AND ICE MACHINE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABLE. PEELING PAINT, HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARNESS FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE

JUL 25

2018

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERTURES TCS FOODS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. APPROX 25-LBS OF DOUBLE CUT BEEF RIBEYE STEAKS AT 56.5F,(3) 20 LB PANS OF COOKED MEAT BALLS AT, 54.3F, 57F, 58.F, 4-LB CONTAINER OF COOKED EGGLANT SANDWICES AT 56.F, 5-LBS OF HAM SANDWICHES AT 58.F, APPROX 8-LBS OF COOKED EGGPLANT AT 44.8F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-COS., AT COST APPROX $ 500.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER ON 1 ST FLOOR AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. WALK IN COOLER MUST MAITAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41.F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS OR WALK IN COOLER FOR COLD STORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 738-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OUTDOOR LOWER LEVEL BAR NOT PROTECTED FROM RAIN,PEST,ETC WHEN BAR IS CLOSED OR FROM BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. OBSERVED OPEN AREAS AT CEILING, WALLS. NOT ABLE TO CLOSE AND PROTECT BAR AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED UNPACKAGED CONDIMENTS,( SLICED LEMONS,FRUITS,MINT,ETC) ON OUTSIDE SERVICE BAR DURING SERVICE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR ALL CONDIMENTS BEING USED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINES LOCATED IN THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER AND TESTED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE FOR COFFEE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(c).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS IN BASEMENT BY WALK IN COOLER AND ICE MACHINE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABLE. PEELING PAINT, HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARNESS FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE

NOV 17

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

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

Observed 8lbs of oysters without proper shellfish tag with product. Instructed all shellfish tags must stay with corresponding product at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded unlabeled oysters during inspection. Operator estimates value to be $50. Critical violation 7-38-005(b).

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

Observed facility without hot water in basement dish room. Observed hot water temperature of 71.1F at hand sink, and 71.2F at 3 compartment sink in basement. Instructed must have hot water temperature of 85F at hand sink and 110F at 3 compartment sink at all times. Operator repaired during inspection. Plumber on site. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

Observed sewage/waste water back up from floor drain on to floor of dish area. Instructed must repair to allow all waste water to drain properly into floor drain. Must repair, clean and sanitize area. Plumber on site. Drain line repaired during inspection. Sewage waste water now not backing up onto floor. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed drain lines emptying on to basement floor from the following pieces of equipment: 1 door cooler, walk in cooler, and AC unit. Must extend all drain lines to properly empty into floor drains. Must maintain same. Observed space between wall and hand sink. Must re-caulk sink. Observed water leaking from hand sink in basement because hand sink is slanted (not installed properly). Must repair and maintain same.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed several coolers throughout facility without proper thermometers. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units. Must maintain same.

JUN 21

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL AREAS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BY DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR. ALSO LOWER WALLS NOT CLEAN IN PREP 1ST FLOOR AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR 1ST FL,BASEMENT BEER COOLER INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING.MUST CLEN/MAINTAIN.

JUN 17

2016

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

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

FOUND APPROX 1 LARGE CONTAINER OF LARGE AND SMALL OYSTER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ,WITHOUT SHELFISH TAG IN PLACE.ALSO AT OYSTER BAR OBSERVED 2 KIND OF SHELL OYSTERS ON ICE DISPLAY .TAG NOT WITH EACH SHELLFISH.OBSERVED 3 SHELLFISH TAGS TOGETHER AT THE SIDE OF THE OYSTER DISPLAY.UNABLE TO KNOW WHAT TAGS WAS FOR WHAT OYSTERS ON DISPLAY.INSTRUCTED THAT SHELLFISH TAG MUST STAY WITH SHELLFISH UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND MAINTAIN THERE AFTER ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.ALL SHELLFISH REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005B2.APPOX 70LBS-COST APPROX $500.00

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. LOW TEMP CHLORINE SANITIZER DISH MACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT LEAST 50PPM.DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED UNTIL CDPH IS CONTACTED.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCETS DONT WORK.WATER AVAILABLE HOWEVER WATER ACCESSIBLE ONLY FROM UNDERNEATH THE SINK WATER SUPPLY.MUST REPAIR FAUCET HANDLES IN 2-DAYS. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES USE THE HAND SINK AT PREP AREA ACCROSS FROM THE BAR UNTIL REPAIRED.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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MAR 19

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND VARIOUS REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS NOT IN WORKING ORDER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE CALIBRATED AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVERED 2 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE AT A PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE AT PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 16

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AN OPENING MORE THAN 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR ABOVE STATED DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE FROST/BUILD UP AT THE REACH IN FREEZER BOX IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFE RACK HOLDER IN THE SMALL PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALL COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WALL AND THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND VARIOUS REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS NOT IN WORKING ORDER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE CALIBRATED AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVERED 2 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE AT A PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE AT PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 25

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN DISH ROOM IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL OF FOOD SPILLS/SPLASHES ON WALL IN BASEMENT BY DISH WASHER.

AUG 2

2011

PASS 3 violations

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SHELVES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES.

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. WALL TILES MISSING OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.

Minor Facility Condition

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. OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS(X2)ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

DEC 8

2010

PASS 2 violations

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. OPEN SEAMS/GAPS UNDER BEER TAPS & COUNTER AT BAR AREA MUST BE SEALED; CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.

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. ANY SODA/MILK CRATES USED FOR RACKS (FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE) MUST BE REPLACED/REMOVED, FOR EASY CLEANING.

SEP 29

2010

PASS 2 violations

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. OPEN SEAMS/GAPS UNDER BEER TAPS & COUNTER, AT BAR, MUST BE SEALED; CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE,

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. ANY SODA/MILK CRATES USED FOR RACKS (DRY/COLD STORAGE) MUST BE REPLACED/REMOVED, FOR EASY CLEANINNG.

SEP 22

2010

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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. PREVIOS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/30/09: #32-MUST REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID IN BASEMENT THAT'S IN POOR REPAIR (ALL TAPED-UP); #34-FLOORS ALONG WALLS OF BASEMENT ROOM FOR ICE MACHINE & MOP SINK & UNDER BAR SINK AREA, MUST BE KEPT FREE OF DEBRIS; #33- SODA GUN HOLDERS AT BAR MUST BE KEPT CLEANED.

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. OPEN SEAMS UNDER BEER TAPS & COUNTER MUST BE SEALED; CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED TO MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Pest Activity

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. ALL STOCK IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS & AT WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.

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. ANY MILK/SODA CRATES USED FOR RACKS MUST BE REPLACED/REMOVED FOR EASY CLEANING.

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