Bernie's
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
86
Score
Bernie's has been inspected 23 times since 2010. Bernie's was last inspected on Oct 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 13 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bernie's is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
23
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THERMOMETER ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
36
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN BAR AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE WASTECAN RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM STALLS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
53
86
Dec 6, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 - OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL HOLDER BROKEN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
95
Nov 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN BY STAIRS AND THE UPSTAIRS/2ND FLOOR BAR KITCHEN ICE MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE AND COVERING MANY INTERIOR COMPONENTS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE FREE OF BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA TO BE MISSING A HAND WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS.
10
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR WOMENS BATHROOM AND THE 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S BATHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID IN ANY UNISEX AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL HOLDER BROKEN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
78
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL A COFFEE MUG USED FOR SCOOPING ICE FROM THE ICE BIN AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROVIDE AND USE ICE SCOOPS FOR SCOOPING OF ICE.
39
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -SODA SPILLS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR BY THE SODA SYRUP DISPENSING RACK - FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA - FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE ON THE FIRST FLOOR. -CRACKS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FLOOR DRAINS AND REPAIR CRACKS ON THE FLOOR.
55
70
Oct 6, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DEEP FRYING UNIT IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT THE DEEP FRYING UNIT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
39
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RECEPTACLES ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES AT ALL WOMEN/ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
53
86
May 27, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED DISPOSABLE CUPS USED FOR SERVING SAUCES INSIDE CONTAINER OF GRILLED CHICKEN AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLER USED AS SPOON FOR SCOOPING. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE SERVING SPOONS, TONGS, OR FORK WITH LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED ON THE WALL BETWEEN THE WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND STORE IN A CLEAN KNIFE RACK OR STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SECOND-FLOOR BAR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AND INSIDE THE BEER STORAGE OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
74
Aug 25, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS LOCATED IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food
17
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF OBSERVED 2 INCHES OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
78
Oct 16, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS ON THE MENU SUCH AS BURGERS NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTED PRINTED ON THE MENU. GIVEN EXAMPLE MEMO OF CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER INFORMATION AND REVIEWED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR BRUNCH MENU ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
90
Oct 4, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK WHILE DRINKS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) FOR CITATION.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BOTH THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINES WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND NOTED ON UPPER ICE CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH ICE MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN SEVERAL COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. NO LABELS NOTED. 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WITH NO LABELS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. 30 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS. 5 LBS SLICED TOMATOES AND 5 LBS CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE ALL WITH NO LABELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $250.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS ON THE MENU SUCH AS BURGERS NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTED PRINTED ON THE MENU. GIVEN EXAMPLE MEMO OF CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER INFORMATION AND REVIEWED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR BRUNCH MENU ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 30 FLIES IN THE 1ST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM, 15 FLIES THROUGHOUT THE SMALL 1ST FLOOR BAR, 30 FLIES THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
48
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MAIN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN'S HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK BLOCKED BY A TALL METAL RACK SHELVING WITH STORED DISHES AND UTENSILS ALSO BLOCKED BY A DIRTY MOP BUCKET. MANAGEMENT REMOVED SHELVING. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AND BAR WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED HANGING ABOVE DIRTY DISH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FOOD SPATULAS BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACK SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN LOCATION.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. MUST USE A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LARGE HOLE IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE SMALL REAR BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH DEBRIS.----WALL UNDER AND AROUND BOTH HAND BLOWER DRYERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MEN'S AND LADIES WASHROOMS DIRTY AND BADLY STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS SUCH AS SHOES IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE/LOCKERS AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
56
32
Sep 20, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION. -
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-4.12(E) SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE FOOD,ALSO MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLE
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(E) RUSTY METAL WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PAINT ON INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL AND REMOVE RUST.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA,BAR,AND BASEMENT. -
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PREP/COOKING AREA.ALSO LARGE POTABLE FAN BYBTHE DOOR OF KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT FREE OF DUST
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
58
55
Sep 12, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5# OF SHREDDED CHIHUAHUA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 54.1F,HALF BOTTLE OF RANCH DRESSING AT TEMP OF 50F. TCS STORED INSIDE THE SMALL PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 6,VALUE 40. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: SMALL PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 50F TO 51.4F. TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: SHREDDED CHIHUAHUA CHEESE .COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. ON 9-13-18 UPON MY RETURN TO FINISH REPORT,PREP COOLER REMOVED FROM KITCHEN.LOCATED OUTSIDE AWAITING FOR HAULING IT AWAY.
33
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11(A) THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEE FOR HAND WASHING. IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK A METAL SHELVED WITH MULTI UTENSILS STORED ON IT.THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH DOOR THAT SEPARATE OUTSIDE BAR AND KITCHEN.HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE MAINTAINED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) INTERIOR OF ALL THREE ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO ICE MACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR WITH RUST AT FRONT INTERIOR METAL PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SAID PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
16
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED REEFER TO ABOVE VIOLATION #10,(5-205.11(A).
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. -
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.-
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION. -
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-4.12(E) SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE FOOD,ALSO MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLE
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (D) OBSERVED UNCOVERED CLEAN LINENS USED FOR BAR AND KITCHEN STORED ON DIRTY METAL SHELVES ABOVE MOP SINK AREA. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN AREA,AWAY FROM CHEMICAL AND OUT OF MOP SINK AREA. - -
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(E) RUSTY METAL WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PAINT ON INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL AND REMOVE RUST.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 NOTED ICE SCOOP SITTING ON TOP ICE BINS WITH NO HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP. -
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) KNIVES AND FOOD SPATULAS STORED BETWEEN THE KNIFE RACK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIFE RACK OR DRAWER. -
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA,BAR,AND BASEMENT. -
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PREP/COOKING AREA.ALSO LARGE POTABLE FAN BYBTHE DOOR OF KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT FREE OF DUST
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. -
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(A) BURNED LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE. -
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS. -
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
58
19
Jun 29, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 3 ICE MACHINE WATERLINES AND 2 SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
41
86
May 27, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 ICE MACHINES, ONE IN THE SMALL BAR AREA AND THE OTHER IN THE BASEMENT, WITH VISIBLE SIGNS OF A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL, POSSIBLY CONTAMINATING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT; WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR, WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, AND BEVERAGE COOLER ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE N THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYERS AND GRILL; INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR FREEZER IN PREP AREA; AND INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
78
Sep 14, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES AT REAR BAR AND LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT BARS AND INSIDE WASAHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AT BARS AND INSIDE WASHROOMS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS END CAPS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULB COVERS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GARDEN BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
45
70
Nov 24, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES ON THE SIDE BAR 1ST FLOOR AND THE SODA GUN & HOLSTER ON THE UPSTAIRS BAR AND MAINTAIN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE.
38
90
Apr 22, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CORRECTED
34
95
Apr 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES. NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEAT SHELVING INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN FIRST FLOOR ALSO NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN MUSIC ROOM FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST CONTROL PROBLEM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN BETWEEN HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BAR FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE. REMOVE DIRT AND TRASH.
34
86
Jul 19, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS BUT NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BLOW AIR INTO THE GLOVES TO ATTEMPT TO PUT THEM ON. MANAGER NOTIFIED OF IMPROPER PRACTICES AND OF NEED TO PROPERLY TRAIN EMPLOYEES ON HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
6
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE ICE BINS. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND OBSERVED BLACK MATERIAL IN THE ICE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. THIS MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. ALSO, OBSERVED A CAN OF ENERGY DRINK AND A PERSONAL WATER CONTAINER STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AT BOTH 1ST FLOOR BARS. THE DRINKS WERE STORED IN A BIN OF ICE USED FOR CUSTOMER'S DRINKS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE DRINK FROM THE ICE AND DISCARDED THE ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN LINES FOR THE COLD PLATE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE USED FOR DRINKS AT THE MAIN BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USING FOR CUSTOMER DRINKS OR PROVIDE AN ICE BIN WITH A COLD PLATE THAT IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE ICE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF SAUCE COOLER, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
33
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
42
78
Sep 7, 2011
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.ALL PLASTIC CUPS STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED,6" OFF THE FLOOR.
31
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.PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT BAR AREA IN SECOND FLOOR,BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO THE KITCHEN AREA.
32
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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN,GREASE BUILD-UP.
33
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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,AND UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF ALL 3 BAR AREA.(DEBRIS).
34
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.CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND SITE OF FLAT GRILL AND 4 BURNER STOVE IN KITCHEN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND SITE OF FLAT GRILL AND 4 BURNER STOVE IN KITCHEN.
36
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.WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT 2 PLACES.PROVIDE STOPPERS IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT.REROUTE DRAIN HOSE FROM THE POP GUN DISPENSER FROM INSIDE THE ICE BIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
38
70
Aug 19, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE AND TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.BLACK SUBSTANCE DRIPPIG ON ICE CUBES.ALSO THE LARGE ICE MACHINE NEXT TO KITCHEN MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED UNIT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074085-17
16
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SMALL BAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON,AND ALSO WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACTED A PLUMBER.SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074085-17
24
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. ALL PLASTIC CUPS STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED,6" OFF THE FLOOR.
31
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.PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT BAR AREA IN SECOND FLOOR,BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO THE KITCHEN AREA.
32
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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN,GREASE BUILD-UP.
33
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. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,AND UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF ALL 3 BAR AREA.(DEBRIS).
34
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.CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND SITE OF FLAT GRILL AND 4 BURNER STOVE IN KITCHEN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(EXCESS DEAD INSECT ON THEM).ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR IT.
36
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. WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT 2 PLACES.PROVIDE STOPPERS IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT.REROUTE DRAIN HOSE FROM THE POP GUN DISPENSER FROM INSIDE THE ICE BIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
38
64
Jul 14, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (IN BAR AREA #2)WITH A BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP,DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES ,WHICH ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.TAGGED ICE MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION",DO NOT USE UNIT. MANAGER TURNED IT OFF.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH(FAX #312-746-4240)WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO USE ICE FROM OTHER UNITS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000062893-12
4
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.OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:BEHIND BARS(MAIN-1ST -AND 2ND FLOOR),ON WALLS IN DINING AREA. APPROX 50 OR MORE SMALL FLIES.FEW GNATS WAS OBSERVED IN BOTH WASHROOMS 1ST FLOOR.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,REAR KITCHEN DOOR HAS GAPS OF 1" TO 1 AND 1/2"(BOTTOM),THRESHOLD IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING,TO PREVENT INSECTS AND RODENT ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62893-12
18
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.PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS FOR BEHIND BAR #4(2ND FLOOR).
32
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.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ICE BINS PRIOR TO STORE ICE IN IT, BEHIND BARS.
33
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.ELEVATE ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BEER WALK-IN COOLERS,STORAGE AND BEHIND MAIN BAR AREA.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR AT SAME AREA.(GRIME BUIL-UP).
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment.PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS FOR ALL ICE SCOOPS,TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
42
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bernie's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bernie's on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bernie's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Bernie's.
Has Bernie's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bernie's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bernie'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.
How often is Bernie's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bernie's is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants