THE BEER BISTRO NORTH.
1415 W FULLERTON AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 14 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 42016PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM GRILL AND PREP TABLES,RUST FROM SAME AND 2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR HINGE ON CHEST FREEZER ON 2ND FL.,TORN BOOTH AND BAR SEATS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF IC E MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE,BEER WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT,ROLLING CARTS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN,2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON 2ND FL. PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,BURNT OUT LIGHT IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST SPRING ON 2ND FL. TOILETROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTER
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BAR HAND SINK,2ND FL. 3- COMP LEAKY PIPE AT DRAINLINE,LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINKS
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ,HALL WAY STORAGE,1ST & 2ND FL STORAGE AREAS
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
FEB 262016FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID SEPERATED FROM GARBAGE CAN LEAVING IT NOT TIGHT FITTING,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
MUST REMOVE MENUS STORED IN BETWEEN GLASSES AT BAR AREA.
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM GRILL AND PREP TABLES,RUST FROM SAME AND 2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR HINGE ON CHEST FREEZER ON 2ND FL.,TORN BOOTH AND BAR SEATS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE,BEER WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT,ROLLING CART.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN,2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON 2ND FL. PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,BURNTOUT LIGHTS ON 2ND FL. PREP AREA
MUST ADJUST SPRING ON 2ND FL. TOILETROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTER
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BAR HAND SINK,2ND FL. 3- COMP LEAKY PIPE AT DRAINLINE,LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINKS.
MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ,HALL WAY STORAGE,1ST & 2ND FL STORAGE AREAS.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
AUG 312015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLERS. CLEAN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN UPSTAIRS FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FAN COVERS WITHIN BASEMENT WALK IN BEER COOLER UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN UPSTAIRS FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD.
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ON FLOOR. ALL PRODUCT NEEDS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AT ALL TIMES SO PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE ACCESS TO AREA.
APR 282014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGER, FISH, FRIED CHICKEN,CHICKEN SALAD. ONE CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE, BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL SMALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SPICES IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED.
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,TRAYS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE /DOWN INVERTED.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,STOVE, GRILL AND COOLERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYER,STOVE, GRILL) WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
ALL THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN, VENT IN ALL WASHROOM, AND FAN GUARD IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH KEGS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SELF CLOSER DEVICE IN THE DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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DEC 132013FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-7-13 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.#35-WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLES. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND PROPERLY REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE.
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE FRONT STAIRWELL HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
BOTH BAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 72013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLES, DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND PROPERLY REPAIR.
MAR 62013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
BOTH (2) CHEMICAL DISH MACHINES BEHIND BAR NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. FOUND 0PPM CHLORINE AND 0PPM QUATERNARY READINGS AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN
WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLES, DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND PROPERLY REPAIR.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
JUN 62012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS, FISH AND STEAK. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED PASTA AT 63.5F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 60.2F, ARTICHOKE DIP AT 61.8F, MEATBALLS AT 52.5F, CHICKEN BREASTS AT 61.1F, CALAMARI AT 60.2F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 62.9F, FISH AT 58.8F, STEAK AT 59.9F, AND BUTTERMILK AT 57.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $61. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
AUG 82011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. AS PER SUPERVISOR TURKALY, DAMAGED/CHIPPED FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR EXIT MUST REPAIR/REPLACE, MUST CORRECT BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (CORRECT BY 11/8/11). NEW VIOLATIONS NOTED TODAY: HOLES IN FLOOR AROUND TOILET AND WALL OF MENS WASHROOM. HOLES IN WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 2ND FLR., BEHIND WALL POSTER, MUST SEAL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS.
AUG 52011FAILED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BAR STORED CLEAN, INVERTED GLASSWARE ON SHELVING FOUND SPLASHING WASTE WATER ONTO SURROUNDING FLOOR AND SPLASHING UP INTO STORED GLASSWARE WHEN WASTE WATER FROM BAR DISH MACHINE IS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT REMOVED GLASSWARE AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD FOR DRAIN OR REMOVE ALL SHELVING. UPPER WATER RESERVIOR OF ICE MACHINE FOUND WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER SEEPING OUT FROM COVERED/SEALED FLOOR DRAIN IN 1ST FLR. KITCHEN DRAINING OFF INTO OPEN FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PLUMBER CLEAR OVERFLOWING WASTE LINE AND REPAIR. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY C.D.P.H. AT THIS TIME.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. BOTH (2) EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BAR NOT MAINTAINED. BOTH SINKS BEING USED AS "SLOP" SINKS FOR WASTE DRINK ICE AND GARNISH. BOTH SINKS WITH INSTALLED SCREENS TO CATCH DEBRIS FROM DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE SCREENS.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. UPON COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED 6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND BAR, 4 FLIES AT DISH AREA IN 1ST FLR. KITCHEN AND 8 FLIES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLR. KITCHEN AND MOP SINK AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE OF "HOT SHOTS" FLYING INSECT SPRAY ON SHELVING BEHIND BAR NEXT TO BEER TAPPER. NO RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE DURING RE-INSPECTION. MOST RECENT REPORT PROVIDED DATED 5-10-11. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE.MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DOCUMENTATION.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. MUST CLEAN ALL INTERIOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM THRESHOLD NOT RODENT PROOF. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING. ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND THROUGHOUT BAR FLOORS. DAMAGED CHIPPED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR EXIT MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD TO PROP UP PIPING UNDER 2ND.FLR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUL 282011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED 15 FRUIT FLIES AND 5 HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN KITCHEN, BAR, AND DINING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORT UPON NEXT VISIT SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED:7-38-020
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT KITCHEN SINK
DEC 32010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS. LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING, FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST REMOVED: WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, DOOR OF ICE MACHINE, TABLE TOP CAN OPENER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. OPEN CRACK/SEAM ON FLOOR OF COOKS LINE MUST BE SEALED.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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