Band of Bohemia
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Band of Bohemia has six inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 14, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Band of Bohemia's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 14, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 14, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: BOTH THE REMINDER OF: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS..." AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO IDENTIFY THE ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON COFFEE MAKER, ESPRESSO MACHINE AND ICE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION ON WATER INLET LINES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPAIR LIGHT IN COFFEE AREA REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. REPLACE BULBS IN NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA IN REAR WAREHOUSE ROOM CONTAINING DRY STORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 7, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE OF APPROVED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKING. VACUUM PACKAGING TAKING PLACE IN AREA WITH NO ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW AND ADHERE TO ALL AREAS OF HACCP PLAN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: BOTH THE REMINDER OF: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS..." AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO IDENTIFY THE ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL PREP AREA ADDED TO REAR STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING CHEST FREEZERS, PREP TABLE, SLICER AND VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. NO CONVENTIENT AND ACCESSABLE HAND SINK IS AVAILABLE FOR AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND APPROPRIATE SPLASH GUARDS IF NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON COFFEE MAKER, ESPRESSO MACHINE AND ICE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION ON WATER INLET LINES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL PREP AREA CREATED IN REAR PORTION OF LARGE WAREHOUSE ROOM CONTAINING DRY STORAGE, LIQUOR STORAGE, CHEST FREEZERS, PREP TABLE, CHEMICAL STORAGE. AREA OF ROOM DISIGNATED FOR FOOD PREPARATION MUST HAVE SMOOTH WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS TO INSURE FOOD IS PROTECTED. SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPAIR LIGHT IN COFFEE AREA REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. REPLACE BULBS IN NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA IN REAR WAREHOUSE ROOM CONTAINING DRY STORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 7, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Feb 27, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW MEATS (BEEF) ON THE TOP SHELVING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER BEING STORED OVER OPEN CONTAINERS OF FRESH VEGETABLES. RAW SAUSAGE OVER READY TO EAT SMOKED FISH. AND AN UNAPPROVED SOUS VIDE AND VACUUME PACKING MACHINE ON THE PREMISES AS WELL AS APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS CHICKEN AND 1 LB FISH IN VACUUM PACKING. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $10.00. BOTH MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL WRITTEN APPROVAL IS OBTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FLOUR AND SUGAR CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN PLASTIC LIDS ON THE BULK FLOUR AND SUGAR CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: BEHIND BOTH ICE MACHINES, THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE COOK LINE WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIEP AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Oct 20, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 2 MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MAIN PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AND 1 MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING LATCH ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM ON THE NORTHSIDE SIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. ALL OTHER BATHROOMS ON PREMISES CONTAIN A SELF CLOSING LATCH ON THE BATHROOM DOORS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Band of Bohemia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Band of Bohemia on file is from Mar 14, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Band of Bohemia?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Band of Bohemia.
Has Band of Bohemia's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Band of Bohemia have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Band of Bohemia means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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