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BISTRO CAFE (EMPLOYEE CAFE)

540 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BISTRO CAFE (EMPLOYEE CAFE) on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630260

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRO CAFE (EMPLOYEE CAFE) · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD BAR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439617

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRO CAFE (EMPLOYEE CAFE) · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199305

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRO CAFE (EMPLOYEE CAFE) · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR SELF SERVE CEREAL STATION RUSTY. REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE AREA. OLD DRAINAGE PIPE IN FLOOR UNCOVERED AND CONTAINING DEBRIS. REMOVE DEBRIS AND COVER OLD DRAINAGE PIPE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335328

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRO CAFE (EMPLOYEE CAFE) · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

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: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CRUMB CATCHER TRAY FOR THE PIZZA OVEN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138296

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRO CAFE (EMPLOYEE CAFE) · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

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: UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER FOR MILK DISPENSER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
575210

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRO CAFE (EMPLOYEE CAFE) · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

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: UPPER RIGHT DOOR GASKET OF A 4-DOOR COOLER IS NOT ALIGNED-MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN BUTCHER ROOM MUST BE REPLACED. WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES BY PREP SINK AT COFFEE/SODA STATION (CAFETERIA) MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
569538

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRO CAFE (EMPLOYEE CAFE) · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

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: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PESTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 14-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON EAST WALL & CEILING TILES (SOUTH) OF THE CAFETERIA DINING AREA; 4-ON WALL AROUND HANDSINK; 5-INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE SODA FOUNTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UPPER RIGHT DOOR GASKET OF A 4-DOOR COOLER IN NOT ALIGNED- MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS, AREAS UNDER THE 1-COMP SINK OF THE SODA/COFFEE STATION & INSIDE A CLOSET STORAGE ROOM MUST BE KETP CLEAN & DRY. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, AT COLD/DRY STORAGE AREAS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL AFFECTED WALLS (BY PESTS) MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED; DUSTY CEILING VENTS MUST BE CLEANED ALSO. MISSING BASEBOARDS TILES IN BUTCHER ROOM MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF 2-COMP SINK (BUTCHER ROOM) MUST BE FIXED. 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
453286

Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRO CAFE (EMPLOYEE CAFE) · 540 N MICHIGAN AVE

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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, HOT/COLD HOLDING UNITS, DRINK MACHINES, COFFEE AREAS ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING WITH PROPER TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 33845.

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