Bemo's
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Bemo's six times, with records going back to 2015. The most recent report on file is from Jul 28, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Bemo's since Jul 28, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited five times.
Bemo's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jul 28, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 25, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON CARDBOARD UNDER FRYER BASKETS,IN FRYER CABINETS,LEDGE OF REACH IN FREEZER AND UNUSED COOLERS,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT & COOLERS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOP & LOWER SHELF OF SODA MACHINE, ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,WALL LEDGES AND WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,OFFICE DESK / FLOOR OF ELECTRICAL ROOM.APPX. 3- 4 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISESALSO,APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/25/17.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER BASKETS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISHES ,HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS AND DRAIN BOARD,ALL USED AND UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS,COUNTER TOPS,PERSONAL FAN,WINDOW SILLS,SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,POTATO PEELER,PIPES,GARBAGE CAN CORRAL IN DINING AREA,MOP SINK BASIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS,FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE UNUSED ARTICLES IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,OFFICE/ELECTRICAL ROOM
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Jul 21, 2017
Routine
12 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPROXIMATELY 500 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON CARDBOARD STORED ON SHELVING UNITS IN BETWEEN SEASONINGS,ALL FOOD AND DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,IN FRYER CABINETS,LEDGE OF REACH IN FREEZER AND UNUSED COOLERS,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT & COOLERS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF SODA MACHINE, ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,WALL LEDGES AND WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,OFFICE DESK / FLOOR OF ELECTRICAL ROOM.ALSO APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,INSIDE OF GARBAGE CAN IN DINING AREA,LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR AND AT FRONT AREA HAND SINK.A STRONG FOUL ODOR SMELL OF RODENT URINE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO,APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/21/17.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE CANS AND PROVIDE INSIDE GARBAGE CANS,CARD BAORD FROM SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER BASKETS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISHES ,HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS AND DRAIN BOARD,ALL USED AND UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS,COUNTER TOPS,PERSONAL FAN,WINDOW SILLS,SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,POTATO PEELER,PIPES,GARBAGE CAN CORRAL IN DINING AREA,MOP SINK BASIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS,FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN UNUSED STORAGE WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE UNUSED ARTICLES IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,OFFICE/ELECTRICAL ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLER AND WEAR ENCLOSED TOE SHOES NO OPEN TOE SANDALS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, TOASTER OVEN, AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT OF SIGN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN WEST WALL AS YOU ENTER SERVICE/PREP AREA.
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Apr 12, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SYRUP PUMPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE CONDIMENT COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OIL ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL AROUND THE SYRUP PUMPS AND BEHIND THE ICE CREAM MACHINE NOT CLEAN FOOD SPLASHES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.CLEAN CEILING VENTS, AND REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALLS.
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Jul 6, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS INSIDE RESTROOMS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/PAINT WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bemo's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bemo's on file is from Jul 28, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bemo's?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bemo's.
Has Bemo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bemo's have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bemo's 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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