Bemo's Original Drive-In

5000 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

American

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Bemo's Original Drive-In stretching back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Bemo's Original Drive-In since Jan 14, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, and reach in freezer.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, cooler not clean need detailed cleaning. exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

May 9, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SAME SINK

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE/OFFICE AREA, MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER

Aug 9, 2012

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date foods not in original containers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Deep fryer cabinets and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floor under cooking equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Cooler not working in prep area. Instructed to remove or repair cooler.

Jan 26, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER IN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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. NOTED GRAFFITI SIGNS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bemo's Original Drive-In last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bemo's Original Drive-In on file is from Jan 14, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bemo's Original Drive-In?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bemo's Original Drive-In.

Has Bemo's Original Drive-In's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bemo's Original Drive-In have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bemo's Original Drive-In 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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