THE BEDFORD.

Chicago Health Dept

1612 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

12 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2016.

Last inspected Jun 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 7

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOSE COVERS UNDER THE MAIN BAR WITH FOOD LIQUID INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

EAST CEILING WALL INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

MAY 31

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

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

NO SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDED WITH FRESH OYSTERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.SHELL FISH TAG MUST REMAIN WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL IS FINISHED,THEN TAG MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 5,VALUE 160 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE (MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND INTO ICE BIN WHERE ICE IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A FULL PLASTIC CONTAINER OF DISCHARGE WATER UNDER THE IE BIN AT PARTY ROOM. NEED TO PROVIDE A DISCHARGE HOSE AT ICE BIN IN PARTY / RENTAL ROOM,MUST DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOSE COVERS UNDER THE MAIN BAR WITH FOOD LIQUID INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

EAST CEILING WALL INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

SEP 8

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER BOTTLES WITH NARROW NECKS MUST BE REPLACED. NECK MUST BE WIDE ENOUGH TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN SAME AREA IN NEED OF GROUT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLES IN WALL AT DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT FAUCETS ON 2 COMP AND 3 COMP SINKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 27

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER BOTTLES WITH NARROW NECKS MUST BE REPLACED. NECK MUST BE WIDE ENOUGH TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN SAME AREA IN NEED OF GROUT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLES IN WALL AT DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT FAUCETS ON 2 COMP AND 3 COMP SINKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 16

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN MEN WASHROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL UTILITY SINK FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

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MAY 21

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Ice bins in both bar areas not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers for all ice bins.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in dry goods storage room not maintained. Instructed to seal floor surface.

Minor Sanitation

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

Door leading to building common hallway area not maintained. Instructed to install door sweep across bottom of door.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Private bar area not provided with exposed handsink. Instructed to install handsink with hot and cold running water.

Minor Sanitation

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

Supplies not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

MAY 14

2013

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dishwashing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in three compartment sink(right side) water coming up from air gap floor drain. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and/or drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensil not table not properly stored. Instructed to have silverware coveredand/or wrapped or supply utensils to customers when needed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ice bins in both bar areas not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers for all ice bins.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards and exhaust hood filters not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor in dry goods storage room not maintained. Instructed to seal floor surface.

Minor Sanitation

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

Door leading to building common hallway area not maintained. Instructed to install door sweep across bottom of door.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Private bar area not provided with exposed handsink. Instructed to install handsink with hot and cold running water.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in cooolers in bar area. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Supplies not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

JUN 7

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 22

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF PORTION SIZED MUSSELS HELD IN WALK-IN-COOLER LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOOD PRODUCTS-APPROXIMATELY 18#'s ,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$500.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE DURING THIS INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYER,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE SOUTH WALL BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND LIGHT BULBS OVER THE COOKLINE NOT SHIELDED.

Minor Food Temperature

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

DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS INCLUDING OVER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE,FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE MILK CRATES NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ARTICLES.

MAY 14

2012

FAIL 0 violations

APR 4

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 31

2011

FAIL 1 violation 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

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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION

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