Acappella Bistro

1301 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Acappella Bistro stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 29, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Acappella Bistro's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 29, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2012

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.

Feb 15, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM WALL BY STEAMTABLE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

Sep 29, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found pots and pans not stored properly on shelving units.(must store inverted)

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Found no backflow prevention device at ice machine.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Observed foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.

Mar 4, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Feb 19, 2010

License

3 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Found 4 reach in coolers that are turned off. critical violation. no citation issued. 7-38-005a

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: Found 2 2compartment sinks made of plastic that must be removed or replaced with stainless steel sinks. (front of kitchen)

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 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. Found no backflow prevention device for mop sink(hose bibb)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Acappella Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Acappella Bistro on file is from Oct 29, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Acappella Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Acappella Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Acappella Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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