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BISTRONOMIC

840 N WABASH AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BISTRONOMIC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640460

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRONOMIC · 840 N WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

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

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627963

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRONOMIC · 840 N WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627953

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRONOMIC · 840 N WABASH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597738

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRONOMIC · 840 N WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER (FLOUR) IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC CUP AND REPLACE WITH A MULTI-USE UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE OF FOOD IN CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES (15 CM) ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED OUTSIDE OF SANITIZER SOLUTION (WHILE DAMP) IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS USED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER SOLUTION IN-BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS AT THE BAR AREA STORED IN STILL WATER BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A DRY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZED SURFACE BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PLATES STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ON THE TOP SHELF OF THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PLATES COVERED OR INVERTED ON THE TOP SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN BEAMS USED TO SUPPORT SHELVES ABOVE COLD-HOLDING UNITS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOODEN BEAMS AND REPLACE WITH SUPPORTS MADE OF A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, GRILL) ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597293

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRONOMIC · 840 N WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE MISSING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE PRESENT ON-SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (COOKED MEATS, SOUP) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA MISSING COLD WATER SUPPLY (COLD WATER SUPPLY PROVIDES HOT WATER). HANDWASHING SINK UNABLE TO SUPPLY WATER AT TEMPERATURE BELOW 135.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK COLD WATER SUPPLY TO PROVIDE WATER AT A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120.0F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA TO BE BLOCKED WITH SANITIZER BUCKET AND SOILED WIPING CLOTHS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS BLOCKING ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ITEMS BLOCKING HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA TO BE MISSING DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS DURING HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN SUPPLY AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE OF FOOD IN CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES (15 CM) ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER (FLOUR) IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC CUP AND REPLACE WITH A MULTI-USE UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED OUTSIDE OF SANITIZER SOLUTION (WHILE DAMP) IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS USED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER SOLUTION IN-BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS AT THE BAR AREA STORED IN STILL WATER BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A DRY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZED SURFACE BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PLATES STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ON THE TOP SHELF OF THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PLATES COVERED OR INVERTED ON THE TOP SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN BEAMS USED TO SUPPORT SHELVES ABOVE COLD-HOLDING UNITS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOODEN BEAMS AND REPLACE WITH SUPPORTS MADE OF A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, GRILL) ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582173

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRONOMIC · 840 N WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED WALL PAINT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562784

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRONOMIC · 840 N WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food container (flour) mot labeled. instructed to label and maintain.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry before stacking.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484831

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRONOMIC · 840 N WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST INSTALL DEDICATED, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP & PAPER TOWELS, AND A HANDWASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A LINER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS OR DISHWASHER THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLER NEAR COOKING LINE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND/OR PAINT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO AND COFFEE MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE/LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT BAR AREA WITH DISH MACHINE, WITHOUT SERVICE (DUMP) SINK. MUST PROVIDE SERVICE SINK IN BAR AREA TO RINSE UTENSILS BEFORE PUTTING INTO DISH MACHINE. MUST INSTALL DEDICATED SERVICE SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UTILITY SINK NOT MAINTAINED. MUST REPAIR MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING/BROKEN TILES IN FLOOR OF RESTROOM (IN LOBBY OF LOYOLA). MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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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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