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BELLWETHER

302 E ILLINOIS ST · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BELLWETHER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549806

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLWETHER · 302 E ILLINOIS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2346065

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLWETHER · 302 E ILLINOIS ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINKS IN BAR, BAR SERVICE AREA, UPSTAIRS BAR, AND UPSTAIRS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED POTATO PEELER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345935

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLWETHER · 302 E ILLINOIS ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINKS AT BAR, BAR SERVICE STATION, MEN'S TOILET ROOM, WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, UPSTAIRS BAR, AND UPSTAIRS BATHROOM NOT MAINTAINING PROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. ALL SINKS MENTIONED MAINTAIN IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 75.2-90.1F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASH SINKS BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINKS IN BAR, BAR SERVICE AREA, UPSTAIRS BAR, AND UPSTAIRS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME INSIDE ICE MACHINE BEING USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: HAMBURGERS AT 47.5F CHICKEN AT 48.7, EGGS AT 48.0, AND SOUR CREAM AT 46.9. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HAMBURGERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITH NO DATE LABELS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS WITH DISPOSAL DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #22 FOR ON CITATION FOR BOTH.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED POTATO PEELER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK IN BAR SERVICE AREA LOOSE AND COVERED IN DARK GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT FIRMLY IN PLACE AND REMOVE GRIME.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Recent InspectionNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261492

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLWETHER · 302 E ILLINOIS ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F OR HIGHER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A SLIMY BLACK/PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOMS OF THE ENTRANCE DOORS TO FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE INSIDE THE COOLERS OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE HANDWASH SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX. OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS DRIPPING FROM THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX AND ACCUMULATING ONTO THE GROUND IN THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND UNDER/BEHIND THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252990

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLWETHER · 302 E ILLINOIS ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F OR HIGHER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A SLIMY BLACK/PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOMS OF THE ENTRANCE DOORS TO FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE INSIDE THE COOLERS OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE HANDWASH SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX. OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS DRIPPING FROM THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX AND ACCUMULATING ONTO THE GROUND IN THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND UNDER/BEHIND THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229876

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLWETHER · 302 E ILLINOIS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11 (B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/S PREPARING/TOUCHING BEVERAGE GARNISH/READY TO EAT FOOD, SLICED ORANGE AND LIME SLICES, AT 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INFORMED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS SINGLE USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. TO PREVENT BAR HAND CONTACT. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11-NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY IN MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER FOR FOODS IN CONSUMER ADVISORY MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11- OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE AT DISHWASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11- OBSERVED TAPE AND COMMERCIAL PLASTIC USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200361

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLWETHER · 302 E ILLINOIS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY IN MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER FOR FOODS IN CONSUMER ADVISORY MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING ALSO BAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISHMACHINE ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081724

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLWETHER · 302 E ILLINOIS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078332

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLWETHER · 302 E ILLINOIS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FOUND ALL OVER ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-39-005(A) DURING INSPECTION MGR DISCARDED ALL THE ICE AND STARTED THE CLEANING PROCESS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES AND UTENSILS STORED IN A SANITIZER TUB, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND SINK INSTALLED NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937605

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLWETHER · 302 E ILLINOIS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SHELLFISH IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLFISH TAGS. SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE STORED WITH SHELLFISH AT ALL TIMES. SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE MAINTAINED ONSITE FOR 90 DAYS AFTER BEING PURCHASED AND RECEIVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILUP AND DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE POTATO SLICER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR ABOVE MENTIONED FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PREVENT FUTURE BACKUPS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FAUCET HEAD ATTACHED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES AND SPRAYING OUT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET HEAD AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447715

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLWETHER · 302 E ILLINOIS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT 2ND FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT CEILING OF ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND ON 2ND FL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BULBS BLOWN AT HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT STOVE/GRILL. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AT 2ND FL. UNDER SHELVES AND DRY FOOD ITEMS ON SHELF. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439420

Location recorded for this inspection · BELLWETHER · 302 E ILLINOIS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, CEVICHE, SHRIMP, CHEESE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (47.2F-63.1F) IN THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $160. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE CENTER COMPARTMENT AND THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60611

511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1243941.

Food Inspections

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