JUN 7
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE BEDFORD.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
1612 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 7, 2016 · passed
7 of 12 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
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
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 312016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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.
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
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 82015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 8
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 272015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 27
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 162014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 16
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN MEN WASHROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL UTILITY SINK FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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MAY 212013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cutting boards not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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.
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.
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.
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 142013FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2013
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided in cooolers in bar area. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
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 222012PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
* 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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHT BULBS OVER THE COOKLINE NOT SHIELDED.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE MILK CRATES NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ARTICLES.
MAR 312011FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 31
2011
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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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