Bay Leaf Restaurant

3641 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Indian
Last inspected: Apr 12, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 12, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Bay Leaf Restaurant's record stops at Apr 12, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

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

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Bay Leaf Restaurant on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Apr 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON COOLER COMPRESSOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Apr 12, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD /FREEZER STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROPERLY DRAINING. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT BAR AND KITCHEN. HARD PLASTIC SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH OPEN SEAMS/GAPS. MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bay Leaf Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bay Leaf Restaurant on file is from Apr 12, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bay Leaf Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bay Leaf Restaurant.

Has Bay Leaf Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bay Leaf Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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