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NORMAN'S BISTRO

1001-1003 E 43RD ST · Chicago, IL 60653

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645843

Location recorded for this inspection · NORMAN'S BISTRO · 1001-1003 E 43RD 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566456

Location recorded for this inspection · NORMAN'S BISTRO · 1001-1003 E 43RD ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATIOM, FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0 PPM OBTAINED ON THE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CHIPPED WALL BEHIND PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493697

Location recorded for this inspection · NORMAN'S BISTRO · 1001-1003 E 43RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN, AT BAR AND IN BASEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPATTER. SEAL HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PIPES UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS. WALLS UNFINISHED IN WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT; MUST FINISH WALLS AND REPAIR WALLBASE WHERE NEEDED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED AND STORE WET MOP WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493385

Location recorded for this inspection · NORMAN'S BISTRO · 1001-1003 E 43RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED MOUSE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 60 TO 75 RODENT DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR, ON CONCRETE LEDGE IN BASEMENT BY THE THREE COMP SINK, ALONG LEDGE BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER, A TALL LEDGE BEHIND THE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND ON LEDGE AND FLOOR BEHIND THE SYRUP BOXES FOR SODA IN BASEMENT. SOME ALSO OBSERVED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT, THREE COMP SINK AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ANDERSON INDICATED ACTIVITY ON THEIR REPORT DATED 7/30/14. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN, AT BAR AND IN BASEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPATTER. SEAL HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PIPES UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS. WALLS UNFINISHED IN WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT; MUST FINISH WALLS AND REPAIR WALLBASE WHERE NEEDED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED AND STORE WET MOP WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473930

Location recorded for this inspection · NORMAN'S BISTRO · 1001-1003 E 43RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN, AT BAR AND IN BASEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPATTER. SEAL HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PIPES UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS. WALLS UNFINISHED IN WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT; MUST FINISH WALLS AND REPAIR WALLBASE WHERE NEEDED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED AND STORE WET MOP WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473639

Location recorded for this inspection · NORMAN'S BISTRO · 1001-1003 E 43RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND A 0 PPM CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT MACHINE MUST HAVE A SANITIZER READING OF 100 PPM FOR CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT COMPANY FOR SERVICE OF UNIT. UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. MUST MANUALLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS IN THE THREE COMP SINK. DO NOT REMOVE TAG AND DO NOT USE SINK UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 100 RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ON LEDGE ALONG WALL, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES, IN WASHROOM ON FLOOR AND UPSTAIRS ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR IN REAR, IN WASHROOM ON FLOOR BY TOILET AND SINK AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOK LINE AND THREE COMP SINK). MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. ALSO OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP IN CORNER OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR; MUST SEAL BOTH GAPS TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOALATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN, AT BAR AND IN BASEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPATTER. SEAL HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PIPES UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS. WALLS UNFINISHED IN WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT; MUST FINISH WALLS AND REPAIR WALLBASE WHERE NEEDED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED AND STORE WET MOP WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1361193

Location recorded for this inspection · NORMAN'S BISTRO · 1001-1003 E 43RD ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228192

Location recorded for this inspection · NORMAN'S BISTRO · 1001-1003 E 43RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: MICE ACTIVITY REMAINS. DROPPINGS NOTED IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. UNDER BOOTHS AND BEHIND BAR CRAWL SPACE AREA. DROPPINGS NOTED IN BASEMENT AREA ALONG WITH 1 LIVE MOUSE. CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,UNDER SHELVES,IN BAR AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND MICE DROPPINGS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND LEDGES IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CRAWL SPACE BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319778

Location recorded for this inspection · NORMAN'S BISTRO · 1001-1003 E 43RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NO CHLORINE REGISTERING ON INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR OF CRAWL SPACE BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA,60 DROPPINGS IN THE DINING AREA BEHIND CUSTOMER SEATING,BEHIND STORAGE SCREEN AND IN WAIT STATION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS IN THE WASHROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND 50 DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND IN LIQUOR STORAGE CABINET BEHIND REAR BAR. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND REAR BAR AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE REAR HALLWAY. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 80 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP KITCHEN INSIDE FRYERS,IN OVEN,ALONG SIDE COOLERS,UNDER COOK LINE,BEHIND DISH MACHINE, AND UNDER SHELVES. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 200 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ALONG WALLS,ON LEDGES,ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS,UNDER SHELVES,ON INTERIOR OF STOVE AND OVENS AND THROUGHOUT. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN REAR BAR AREA,IN PREP KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRYERS,OVENS,STOVES,COOLERS,SINKS,PREP TABLES,SHELVES AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND MICE DROPPINGS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,UNDER SHELVES,IN BAR AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND MICE DROPPINGS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND LEDGES IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227895

Location recorded for this inspection · NORMAN'S BISTRO · 1001-1003 E 43RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALL RAW WOOD IN BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CARPET MUST BE REMOVED FROM STAIRS TO BETTER MONITOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227879

Location recorded for this inspection · NORMAN'S BISTRO · 1001-1003 E 43RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND OVER 50-55 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON BOTH SIDES OF BASEMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALL RAW WOOD IN BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CARPET MUST BE REMOVED FROM STAIRS TO BETTER MONITOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: ALL TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ARTICLES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1158346

Location recorded for this inspection · NORMAN'S BISTRO · 1001-1003 E 43RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ENCASE DRAIN PIPE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OR RELOCATE SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT. SINKS AND TOILETS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES FROM WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND WASHROOMS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE TOP OF BASEMENT STAIR CASE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1158308

Location recorded for this inspection · NORMAN'S BISTRO · 1001-1003 E 43RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING FACILITIES AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS FOUND AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS FOUND AT WASHBOWLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO NOTED EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTED WITH MAGIZINES,A CLIPBOARD,RECEIPT PAPER,A HAMMER AND VARIOUS OTHER ITEMS. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM INTERIOR OF HAND SINK AND USE FOR HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE AND NO UPDATED COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED AT WAIT STATION,ALONG SOUTH WALL OF DINING ROOM BEHIND BOOTH,IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ALONG SIDE THE DISHMACHINE,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS AND UNDER SHELVES. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN WASHROOMS,BEHIND THE BAR,IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ON CONCRETE LEDGES,BEHIND EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS,ON SHELVES AND IN STORAGE CABINETS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, NO UPDATED COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ENCASE DRAIN PIPE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OR RELOCATE SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT. SINKS AND TOILETS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

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How results compare in ZIP 60653

117 of 133 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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