Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BIRD'S NEST on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623619
Location recorded for this inspection · BIRD'S NEST · 2500 N SOUTHPORT AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12--NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11--FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11--NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-901.12--NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11--NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12--NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CARDBOARD USED TO LINE FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN FLOOR --NOTED HOLE ON FLOOR OF THE BEAR/FOOD WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --NOTED GREASE AND DIRT OF FLOOR UNSERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14--NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559805
Location recorded for this inspection · BIRD'S NEST · 2500 N SOUTHPORT 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 RAW WOOD I N WALK IN COOLER IS PROHIBITED. MSUT SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING WALLS AND FLOORS SO THAT THEY ARE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER TOP NEEDED FOR SOAP DISPENSER IN LADIES ROOM. SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE SUMP PUMP IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TOP OF TOILET IN LADIES RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE TOILET TOP AND MAINTAIN
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OWNSER IS IN PROCESS TO GET ALL STAFF CERTIFIED.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559627
Location recorded for this inspection · BIRD'S NEST · 2500 N SOUTHPORT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447209
Location recorded for this inspection · BIRD'S NEST · 2500 N SOUTHPORT AVE
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: FLOORS BEHIND THE KITCHEN,BOTH BARS,BASEMENT AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN IN FRONT OF DISHMACHINE NEEDS TO BE FIX AND MAINTINED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Front and side bars, no exposed hand sink. Hood in the main kitchen exterior and interior of cooking equipment needs detail cleaning, 3 compartment sink needs a drain board.FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT FACUET IS LEAKING.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401730
Location recorded for this inspection · BIRD'S NEST · 2500 N SOUTHPORT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BSMT AREA HAS BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE UNIT THIS IS WERE ICE IS BEING MADE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A TAGGED ICE MACHINE NEEDS TO CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH AT FAX A LETTER 312 746 8040 TO REMOVE TAG. CAN NOT USE UNIT UNTIL HEALTH DEPT REMOVES TAG.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND RODENT DROPPING BEHIND THE STOVES IN KITCHEN AREA 6 TO 7 DROPPING,5 DROPPING BY THE DJ BOOTH CORNER LEFT SIDE,AND BASEMENT UNDER SHELVES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND THE KITCHEN,BOTH BARS,BASEMENT AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN IN FRONT OF DISHMACHINE NEEDS TO BE FIX AND MAINTINED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN THE SECOND BAR AREA OPEN HOLE,AND BEHIND THE DJ AREA, PLS SEAL ALL HOLES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: front and side bars no exposed hand sink. hood in the main kitchen exterior and interior of cooking equipment needs detail cleaning.3 compartment sink needs a drain board.FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT FACUET IS LEAKING.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1372410
Location recorded for this inspection · BIRD'S NEST · 2500 N SOUTHPORT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198942
Location recorded for this inspection · BIRD'S NEST · 2500 N SOUTHPORT 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: PLASTIC SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVER/SCREEN FOR BASEMENT OPEN FLOOR SEWER SUMP PUMP. FLOOR UNDER REAR KITCHEN PLASTIC SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE FOR REAR BAR SODA GUN HOLDER ABOVE ICE BIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198380
Location recorded for this inspection · BIRD'S NEST · 2500 N SOUTHPORT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234340
Location recorded for this inspection · BIRD'S NEST · 2500 N SOUTHPORT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 6 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. DO NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44.4F, RANCH DRESSING AT 49.1F, GROUND BEEF AT 45.6F, SOUR CREAM AT 45.8F, BUTTERMILK AT 46.4F, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 45.6-54.6F, SOUP AT 48.0F, PASTA SALAD AT 46.7F, ARTICHOKE DIP AT 46.5F, MARINARA SAUCE AT 47.6F, CREAM CHEESE AT 46.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 400# OF FOOD WORTH $831. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR THE DISHMACHINE SO THAT IT DISPENSES 100PPM CHLORINE AT THE FINAL RINSE. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE DISHES UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEXT TO THE BEER COOLER AT THE FRONT BAR. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE BARS. REPAIR ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT BAR WHERE NEEDED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517254
Location recorded for this inspection · BIRD'S NEST · 2500 N SOUTHPORT 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. INTERIOR LID OF KITCHEN BOX FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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. INTERIOR ALL KITCHEN COOLERS DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. FLOOR TILES BEHIND REAR BAR LOOSE, MISSING WITH MISSING GROUT. MUST REPAIR. FRUIT DEBRIS BEHIND KITCHEN BOX FREEZER, MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60614
505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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