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BULSHO RESTAURANT

211 W WALTON ST · Chicago, IL 60610

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636707

Location recorded for this inspection · BULSHO RESTAURANT · 211 W WALTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OVER HEAD SHELVING IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM HEAVY GREASE AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOOR AND SHELVING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF A BUILD OF DUST ON THE WALLS...RUST ON THE SHELVING UNITS AND A BUILD OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DEATIL CLEANING OF HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A VER HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.

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Inspection history

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636084

Location recorded for this inspection · BULSHO RESTAURANT · 211 W WALTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM AND OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER CLEANING AND DRYING OF HANDS AS A MEANS OF PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 40-50 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FURNACE ROOM BETWEEN THE FURNACE AND THE UTILITY SINK AND THE AREA BY THE DOOR WHERE THE TIRES ARE STORED. OBSERVED APPROX 8-10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA...OBSERVED APPROX 30-40 DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER THE COUNTER FAR RIGHT SIDE AT THE END WHERE THE UTENSIL AREA STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE NEXT INSPECTION DATE OF 05/11/2026 WITH PROOF OF SERVICE ON SITE...INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ON LOWER SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE HOT SERVING LINE NEXT BLACK TRASH BAG THAT APPEARS TO HAVE A PIECE OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE ENTIRE AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OVER HEAD SHELVING IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM HEAVY GREASE AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOOR AND SHELVING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF A BUILD OF DUST ON THE WALLS...RUST ON THE SHELVING UNITS AND A BUILD OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DEATIL CLEANING OF HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A VER HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617835

Location recorded for this inspection · BULSHO RESTAURANT · 211 W WALTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP VISIBLE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A OPENING AROUND THE PIPE OF THE FURNACE AND A HOLE AT THE LOWER WALL ACROSS FROM THE UNIT WHERE PIPE GOES INTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY AND ACTIVITY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE UPPER AND LOWER SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CORNER OF WALL NEAR THE SODA MACHINE BROKEN AND EXPOSING INSIDE WALL EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUSTY WALLS THROUGH OUT THE CEILING OF THE DINING AREA. ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE STAINED CEILING TILES AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPPING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614668

Location recorded for this inspection · BULSHO RESTAURANT · 211 W WALTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP VISIBLE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A OPENING AROUND THE PIPE OF THE FURNACE AND A HOLE AT THE LOWER WALL ACROSS FROM THE UNIT WHERE PIPE GOES INTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY AND ACTIVITY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE UPPER AND LOWER SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CORNER OF WALL NEAR THE SODA MACHINE BROKEN AND EXPOSING INSIDE WALL EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS THE FRONT SERVING LINE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT COOKING AND NON COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BADLY STAINED AND SINKING IN CEILING COVERINGS AT THE END OF THE FRONT SERVING LINE JUST IN FRONT OF THE SMALL TELEVISION AT THE A/C VENT UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPPING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613971

Location recorded for this inspection · BULSHO RESTAURANT · 211 W WALTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, CHICKEN, BEEF, LANB AND MORE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. MANAGER DID ARRIVE ON SITE AT 10:52 AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMNEN TOILET ROOM AT START OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND DRYING PROVISIONS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DID PROVIDE WHEN HE ARRIVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP VISIBLE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A OPENING AROUND THE PIPE OF THE FURNACE AND A HOLE AT THE LOWER WALL ACROSS FROM THE UNIT WHERE PIPE GOES INTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY AND ACTIVITY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BOXES ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED SIX INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE UPPER AND LOWER SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE LOWER SHELVING AREA OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CORNER OF WALL NEAR THE SODA MACHINE BROKEN AND EXPOSING INSIDE WALL EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS THE FRONT SERVING LINE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT COOKING AND NON COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BADLY STAINED AND SINKING IN CEILING COVERINGS AT THE END OF THE FRONT SERVING LINE JUST IN FRONT OF THE SMALL TELEVISION AT THE A/C VENT UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPPING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTINUED NO COMPLIANCE OF CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2597903 DATED 07/23/24 WITHA CORRECT BY DATE OF 10/23/24 VIOLATION #51 5-205.15 OBSERVED PIPE OF THE THE FAN COOLING UNIT IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A LEAK AT THE BEND OF THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRODUCT FROM AREA TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE PRODUCT BELOW, TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. VIOLATION# 5-501.17 OBSERVED MISSING LID FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. STILL NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597903

Location recorded for this inspection · BULSHO RESTAURANT · 211 W WALTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND THICK DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE OF THE THE FAN COOLING UNIT IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A LEAK AT THE BEND OF THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRODUCT FROM AREA TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE PRODUCT BELOW, TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES STARTING AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY ALONG THE WALL COVING AND THE WALL UNDER THE WINDOWS ACROSS FROM FRONT SERVICE LINE. OBSERVED BLACK BAG HANGING OVER THE HOT FOOD LINE (STATED THE COVERING IS THERE) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BAG, REPLACE COVERING IF NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND THE SHELVING OVER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS AT THE START OF THE FOOD SERVICE LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AS NEEDED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581026

Location recorded for this inspection · BULSHO RESTAURANT · 211 W WALTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN WALK-IN COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: EXTERIOR KITCHEN DOOR IS LEFT WIDE OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C): BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12: DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN/PREPARATION DEPARTMENT IS MISSING. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580906

Location recorded for this inspection · BULSHO RESTAURANT · 211 W WALTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN WALK-IN COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EXTERIOR KITCHEN DOOR IS LEFT WIDE OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN/PREPARATION DEPARTMENT IS MISSING. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559900

Location recorded for this inspection · BULSHO RESTAURANT · 211 W WALTON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559343

Location recorded for this inspection · BULSHO RESTAURANT · 211 W WALTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER NOT FUNCTIONING AND AUTOMATIC PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS AT FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO THAT UNIT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F AND PAPER TOWELS ARE ABLE TO BE DISPENSED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE BEHIND COOK LINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2556972 DATED 6/8/2022: #38 " OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL NEAR KNIFE RACK AND SOAP DISPENSER AND 5 RODENT DROPPINGS ON GROUND NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED." AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION, OBSERVED ADDITIONAL 5 LIVE ROACHES.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556972

Location recorded for this inspection · BULSHO RESTAURANT · 211 W WALTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHIN SINK IN REAR PREP AREA HAD BEEN TURNED OFF AND COVERED WITH A PLASTIC TRASH BAG, RENDERING IT INACESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL NEAR KNIFE RACK AND SOAP DISPENSER AND 5 RODENT DROPPINGS ON GROUND NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CUSTOMERS COME INTO FRONT PREP AREA TO MAKE THEMSELVES PLATES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ONLY FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE ALLOWED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE BEHIND COOK LINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556363

Location recorded for this inspection · BULSHO RESTAURANT · 211 W WALTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE BEHIND COOK LINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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316 of 345 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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