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Bijan Bistro

661-663 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
French
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2012
90
Score
Low Risk

Bijan Bistro has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Bijan Bistro since Apr 3, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bijan Bistro is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Apr 3, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & DISHROOM MUST BE ADDRESSED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MILDEW STAINS ON WALLS AROUND DISHMACHIE MUST BE ADDRESSED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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90
Mar 27, 2012
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE PLUMBING. MISSING PIPE CONNECTION UNDER BAR HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED, SINCE WATER GUSHES ONTO THE FLOOR EACH TIME THE SINK IS USED. CITATION UNDER THE RF 1006 CANVASS INSPECTION. 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES & DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED. 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: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR LEDGE OF MILK COOLER AT WAIT STAFF AREA, EXTERIOR PARTS OF THE DISHMACHINE SCRAPER SINK, COOLER DOOR GASKETS. 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: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & DISHROOM; WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES BY 2-COMP SINK MUST BE REPLACED; MILDEW STAINS ON WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE MUST BE ADDRESSED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER & CRACKED LIGHT COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAK UNDER THE FAUCET OF THE SPRAYER SINK TO THE LEFT OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE FIXED. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bijan Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bijan Bistro on file is from Apr 3, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bijan Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bijan Bistro.

Has Bijan Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bijan Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bijan Bistro 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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