Bento Box and Artisan Catering
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Bento Box and Artisan Catering, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 21, 2019. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Bento Box and Artisan Catering dates to Aug 21, 2019.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Bento Box and Artisan Catering's latest score of 30 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU AND MENU BOARD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MOPSINK.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED AT HOLDER AT MOPSINK.MUST STORE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD ON WALL ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA ABOVE VENTILATION UNIT,MISSING WALL BASES IN STORAGE/OFFICE AREA,DAMAGED LOWER WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF SIDE DOOR AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME AND SMALL HOLE IN WALL IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUS CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS .
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/26/16 REPORT#1947144 VIOLATION#38 Found restroom not properly vented. Instructed must provide restroom exhaust fan to discharge air (currently facility has only a/c or heat vent to push air into restroom).SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM AND UNDERNETH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL NEXT TO 3-COMPARMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found tin foil used as a liner on cooking equipment in kitchen. Must remove. Instructed all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found air vent behind cooler with excessive dust build up. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found peeling paint on walls in dining room area. Must repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found restroom not properly vented. Instructed must provide restroom exhaust fan to discharge air (currently facility has only a/c or heat vent to push air into restroom). Found 1 compartment sink with low water pressure for hot water handle. Instructed must have adequate water pressure for all sinks, for both hot and cold water. Must maintain.
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Oct 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER OF EXCESS GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOPSINK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 14, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Sep 3, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED SUCH AS QUINOA CITATION ISSUED 7 38 012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP ESPECIALLY BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN WALLS NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE FURANCE IS LOCATED
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Jun 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP SINK
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE CLUTTER MUST ELIMINATE STRONG SMELLY SEWER GAS ODORS NEAR BATHROOM
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Jul 15, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED AS REQUIRED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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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.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK,PREP SINK.
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Oct 4, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bento Box and Artisan Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bento Box and Artisan Catering on file is from Aug 21, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bento Box and Artisan Catering?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bento Box and Artisan Catering.
Has Bento Box and Artisan Catering's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bento Box and Artisan Catering have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bento Box and Artisan Catering means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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