Bandera

535 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2019
90
Score
Low Risk

Bandera has been inspected 19 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Bandera's record stops at Oct 28, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.

Bandera's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Oct 28, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN SALAD AND GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING PANELS ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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90
Aug 23, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301-11 (B) (B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD, LIME GARNISH FOR BEVERAGE WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: 3-501.19 (A) (A)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS), ROASTED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 77.9F, UNDER HOT HOLDING LAMP, AT PREP STATION. MANAGER STATED THAT SITE USES TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR SAFETY PROCESSES FOR ROASTED CHICKEN, HOWEVER, NO WRITTEN RECORD OF SUCH PROCEDURES, COOKING, ETC. WERE AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT WRITTEN RECORDS WITH TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR SAFETY PROCESSES, MUST BE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR SAID TCS FOODS OR PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR SAFETY. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 12 LBS, AT A VALUE OF 60.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11 (A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM 9/20/17, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 - OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD.
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Sep 20, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 10 LBS OF ROAST BEEF STORED IN HOT HOLDING AT 110.4F, HOT HOLDING WAS TURNED OFF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: IMPROPER FOOD STORAGE, FOUND AN OPEN BOX OF THAWED RAW SHRIMPS STORED ABOVE OPEN CONTAINER OF ICE CREAM IN KITCHEN PREP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORED RAW FOOD UNDER READY-TO-EAT FOODS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED GASKET FOR HOT HOLDING DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP ALL REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER WHERE INT COULD BE MONITORED.
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Mar 23, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CONTAINERS OF COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER REAR PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CORNER IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH GAPS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Aug 3, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT DISHMACHINE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED AT CHEF CHANGE STATION. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Aug 18, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Jun 9, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF SINKS AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR DINNERWARE STORAGE CLOSET.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 2, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSWARE DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR SO THAT MULTI USE ITEMS ARE PROPERLY SANITIZED DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1372460 03/20/2014 NOT CORRECTED. (38)A PLASTIC NON-METAL 4-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR GLASS WASHING AT BAR, PLASTIC SINKS FOR DISH WASHING NOT ALLOWED, MUST INSTALL A METAL DISH WASHING SINK. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF SINKS AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR DINNERWARE STORAGE CLOSET.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 20, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: LARGE KNIFE WEDGED BETWEEN PANELS AT FRONT PREP ARTEA, INSTRUCTE DTO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS AT ICE BINS AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A PLASTIC NON-METAL 4-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR GLASS WASHING AT BAR, PLASTIC SINKS FOR DISH WASHING NO ALLOWED, MUST INSTALL A METAL DISH WASHING SINK.
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Sep 16, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Dec 10, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT BEHIND BLADE, ECRSTED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS FOUND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: refer to previous report.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: refer to previous report.
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Jul 30, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND SPOILED MILK CONTAINER IN COFFEE STATION COOLER, FOUL SPOILAGE ODORS NOTED,CONTAINER MARKED WITH SELL BY DATE 7-11-12. ALSO OTHER MILK IS DISPENSED FROM NOT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO STORE NOR SERVE SPOILED FOODS, ALSO MILK MUST BE DISPENSED FROM ITS FACTORY CONTANERS ( NO PITCHERS ALLOWD ). MILK DISCARDED.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 151F. MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F FINAL RINSE TEMP OR HIGHER. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT CDPH TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP DRAWER COOLER DOORS GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY AROUND BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER BAR HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) THE LOW-TEMPERATURE GLASSWARE DISHMACHINE IS NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY (0-PPM CHLORINE, FOUND A RACK OF GLASSES INSIDE). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 100-PPM AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMP. SINK OR THE HIGH-TEMP. DISHMACHINE UNTIL UNIT IS FIXED. Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) FOUND THE BOTTOM PIPE UNDER THE FRONT SECTION OF THE DISHMACHINE, PROFUSELY LEAKING WATER (BETWEEN THE CONNECTING PIPES), ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX & MAINTAIN. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS AT THE BAR ARE RIPPED; MISSING DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP/COOK'S AREA-MUST FIX/REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH SIDES OF DISHMACHINE, CABINETS UNDER COFFEE STATION, FAN GUARDS OF FRONT COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER SINKS/DISHMACHINE, BAR AREA & IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WATER SUPPLY LINE UNDER HANDSINK IN DISHROOM LEAKING & THE HOT WATER KNOB OF THE 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS NOT WORKING-MUST FIX. 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.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS, INCLUDING COOLER DRAWERS, MUST HAVE WORKING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. 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.
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Jan 5, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN COOLER CONDENSERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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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. FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Nov 29, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 20, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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. BAR GUNS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. WALK-IN COOLER ON SITE IN POOR REPAIR. AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.5 DEGREES. MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COOLER BEING TAGGED HAELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: EGGS 50.5, MILK 51.4, CHEESE 50.6, ALL PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BY MANAGER. TOTAL VALUE $ 74.64 30 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: LARGE CAN OPENER, SODA DISPENSOR, PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING CABINETS TO REMOVE ANY FOOD DEBRIS OR SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT CHICKEN AREA, AND IN OUTER PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bandera last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bandera on file is from Oct 28, 2019. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bandera?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Bandera.

Has Bandera's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bandera have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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