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Bascule Wine Bar & American Bistro

1421 W Taylor, Chicago, IL 60607
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2015
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Bascule Wine Bar & American Bistro, the earliest from 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 12, 2015. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Bascule Wine Bar & American Bistro's record stops at Aug 12, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Bascule Wine Bar & American Bistro's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Aug 12, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE A BRUSH THAT CAN BE USED TO PROPERLY WASH THE GLASS BOTTLES USED FOR WATER SERVICE. THE BOTTLES ARE CONSTRUCTED IN A MANNER THAT MAKES THEM DIFFICULT TO WASH PROPERLY. MUST MAKE NECESSARY CHANGES OR ELIMINATE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA, UNDER THE COOK LINE, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, BEHIND THE PREP COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
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Aug 7, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, THE WOMENS WASHROOM, THE FRONT DINING AREA, IN THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE A BRUSH THAT CAN BE USED TO PROPERLY WASH THE GLASS BOTTLES USED FOR WATER SERVICE. THE BOTTLES ARE CONSTRUCTED IN A MANNER THAT MAKES THEM DIFFICULT TO WASH PROPERLY. MUST MAKE NECESSARY CHANGES OR ELIMINATE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA, UNDER THE COOK LINE, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, BEHIND THE PREP COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
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Dec 9, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SECURE BACK OF BASEMENT 3-COMP SINK TO WALL. SEAL RAW WOOD IN BASEMENT WINE STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS HANGING ABOVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENT COVER AT OPENED END OF CEILING VENTILATION SYSTEM IN BASEMENT ENDING AT CEILING IN DISHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bascule Wine Bar & American Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bascule Wine Bar & American Bistro on file is from Aug 12, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bascule Wine Bar & American Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bascule Wine Bar & American Bistro.

Has Bascule Wine Bar & American Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bascule Wine Bar & American Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bascule Wine Bar & American 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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