Bellwether Meeting House & Eatery
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Bellwether Meeting House & Eatery, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 21, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Bellwether Meeting House & Eatery dates to Nov 21, 2019.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up eight times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 21, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINKS IN BAR, BAR SERVICE AREA, UPSTAIRS BAR, AND UPSTAIRS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED POTATO PEELER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: HAMBURGERS AT 47.5F CHICKEN AT 48.7, EGGS AT 48.0, AND SOUR CREAM AT 46.9. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HAMBURGERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITH NO DATE LABELS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS WITH DISPOSAL DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #22 FOR ON CITATION FOR BOTH.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINKS AT BAR, BAR SERVICE STATION, MEN'S TOILET ROOM, WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, UPSTAIRS BAR, AND UPSTAIRS BATHROOM NOT MAINTAINING PROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. ALL SINKS MENTIONED MAINTAIN IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 75.2-90.1F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASH SINKS BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME INSIDE ICE MACHINE BEING USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINKS IN BAR, BAR SERVICE AREA, UPSTAIRS BAR, AND UPSTAIRS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED POTATO PEELER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK IN BAR SERVICE AREA LOOSE AND COVERED IN DARK GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT FIRMLY IN PLACE AND REMOVE GRIME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX. OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS DRIPPING FROM THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX AND ACCUMULATING ONTO THE GROUND IN THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A SLIMY BLACK/PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F OR HIGHER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOMS OF THE ENTRANCE DOORS TO FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE INSIDE THE COOLERS OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE HANDWASH SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND UNDER/BEHIND THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 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)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/S PREPARING/TOUCHING BEVERAGE GARNISH/READY TO EAT FOOD, SLICED ORANGE AND LIME SLICES, AT 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INFORMED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS SINGLE USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. TO PREVENT BAR HAND CONTACT. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11-NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY IN MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER FOR FOODS IN CONSUMER ADVISORY MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Approved thawing methods used
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE AT DISHWASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED TAPE AND COMMERCIAL PLASTIC USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jul 31, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY IN MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER FOR FOODS IN CONSUMER ADVISORY MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING ALSO BAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Sep 7, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FOUND ALL OVER ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-39-005(A) DURING INSPECTION MGR DISCARDED ALL THE ICE AND STARTED THE CLEANING PROCESS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES AND UTENSILS STORED IN A SANITIZER TUB, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND SINK INSTALLED NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SHELLFISH IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLFISH TAGS. SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE STORED WITH SHELLFISH AT ALL TIMES. SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE MAINTAINED ONSITE FOR 90 DAYS AFTER BEING PURCHASED AND RECEIVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILUP AND DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE POTATO SLICER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR ABOVE MENTIONED FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PREVENT FUTURE BACKUPS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET HEAD ATTACHED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES AND SPRAYING OUT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET HEAD AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT 2ND FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT CEILING OF ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND ON 2ND FL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BULBS BLOWN AT HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT STOVE/GRILL. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AT 2ND FL. UNDER SHELVES AND DRY FOOD ITEMS ON SHELF. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Jul 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, CEVICHE, SHRIMP, CHEESE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (47.2F-63.1F) IN THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $160. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE CENTER COMPARTMENT AND THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Dec 12, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WAS POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN KNIVES ON A KINFE RACK WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT CAN HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASIN. MUST INSTALL DRAIN LINES FOR SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR THAT DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Apr 26, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.a HAND SINK NEXT TO MAIN PREP LINE NOT OPERABLE, NO HOT WATER AT BAR HAND SINK. OTHER GOOD WORKING HAND SINKS AVAILABLE IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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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. UPPER PANEL OF INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. DRAIN LINES AT BAR SODA GUNS ARE CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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. MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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. STANDING WATER NOTED BEHIND ICE MAKER AND STAND UP FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Oct 11, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND 6-LBS. OF HAMBURGER PATTIES ON A TRAY & 12-LBS. OF LASAGNA IN A PAN (STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER) WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.8-50.9F (DATED-10/10/11). INTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS, MONITOR FOOD TEMPS. & KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LESS. (TOTAL AMT.= $210.00) All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DRAWERS & SMALL COOLERS IN KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR-MUST 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: GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, SINK DRAINS AT BOTH BARS, CAN OPENER & WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES NEED CELANING-MUST MAINTAIN. 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 AT DISHROOM & BARS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY ARTICLES STORED BEHIND EQUIPMENT OR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT & WALLS MUST BE REMOVED, & IF NEEDED-STORED ABOVE THE FLOORS. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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78
Dec 17, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
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Dec 9, 2010
Complaint
8 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. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT LINE AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.1 AND 47.4 DEGREES. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. UNIT BEING TAGGED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. ***FOOD NOT BEING DISCARD BECAUSE IT CAME OUT OF WALK IN COOLER AND IS STILL AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. ****
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT PATIO DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. LARGE 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND LARGE GAP AT INSIDE OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT DOOR PROPERLY AT INSIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO HOT WATER AT CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
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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. DRAWERS AT REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. HANDLES MUST BE REPLACED WHERE MISSING. MUST CORRECT 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. MUST CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT 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. SOME CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING, PEELING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-14-09 REPORT 155343 NOT CORRECTED. THE FOLLOWING: #32 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, 34 FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLLEAN 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. FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. 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. POP GUNS IN NEED OF DRAIN LINES, MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bellwether Meeting House & Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bellwether Meeting House & Eatery on file is from Nov 21, 2019. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bellwether Meeting House & Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Bellwether Meeting House & Eatery.
Has Bellwether Meeting House & Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bellwether Meeting House & Eatery have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bellwether Meeting House & Eatery 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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