Bismillah Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2014
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Score
Going back to 2010, Bismillah Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 22, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Bismillah Restaurant is from Sep 22, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up seven times.
Bismillah Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Sep 22, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS,INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.OBSERVED PLATE INSIDE THE COOKED FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH WITH HANDLE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MILK CAP USED TO STOP WATER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID STOPPERS.
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Aug 7, 2014
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE.AMBIENT AIR TEMP OF 49.7F TO 51.4F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:YOGURT,GOAT ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND COOKED CHICKEN ON TOP THE ONE BURNER STOVE AT TEMP OF 118F - 120F - AND 124F,UNIT WAS TURNED OFF.YOGURT AND YOGURT MIX WITH SPICES MADE ON PREMISES AT TEMP OF 52.1 TO 53.6F.COOKED DICED GOAT STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT TEMP OF 69.2F TO 85.9F; MARINATED BEEF AT TEMP OF 61F,ONE AND HALF GALLON OF MILK STORED UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT TEMP OF 50.7F;COOKED POTATOES MIXED WITH SPICES AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 47F. MUST OF THE COOKED FOOD WAS COOKED IN THE MORNING OR YESTERDAY. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUNDS 90.VALUE$140 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS,INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.OBSERVED PLATE INSIDE THE COOKED FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH WITH HANDLE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MILK CAP USED TO STOP WATER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID STOPPERS.
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Aug 5, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BELOW FRONT COUNTERS.
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May 10, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMTER NOT CALIBRATED. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 25, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/16/12
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Oct 16, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELF INSIDE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND 8 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE WASHROOM HANDWASHBOWL CABINET. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (10/23/12).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP EGG REACH IN COOLER.
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Jun 9, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT. OPEN CAN FOODS MUST BE EMPTIED INTO PLASTIC, AND GLASS,OR STAINLESS CONTAINERS BEFORE STORAGE IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGES SHELVES IN BOTH CLOSETS. CLEAN GREASE ON INSIDE HOOD WALLS AT FRONT KITCHEN PREP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODSERVICE STAFF WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT HANDLING FOOD,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAIN ON.
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May 3, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT. OPEN CAN FOODS MUST BE EMPTIED INTO PLASTIC, AND GLASS,OR STAINLESS CONTAINERS BEFORE STORAGE IN COOLER.
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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 FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGES SHELVES IN BOTH CLOSETS. CLEAN GREASE ON INSIDE HOOD WALLS AT FRONT KITCHEN PREP.
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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. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE STAFF WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT HANDLING FOOD,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAIN ON.
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Oct 15, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED. FOUND A PITCHER WITH HANDLE IN YOGURT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS, VALUE $30. ALL WEIGHTS AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION# 63824-16 COURT DATE 12.9.10, 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112, 10 AM.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CLOSETS AND IN PREP AREAS, ALONG WALLS, BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR. GREASE UNDER DUMPSTER OUTSDE. DETERMINE SOURCE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA.
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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. PAINT RAW WOOD IN 2 CLOSETS AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE, RIGHT OF DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED PIPES. REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN SAMOSA WARMER OR USE SHATTERPROOF BULB. FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL CLEAN BOTH HOOD VENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK OR REMOVE THREADS TO PREVENT HOSE USE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bismillah Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bismillah Restaurant on file is from Sep 22, 2014. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bismillah Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bismillah Restaurant.
Has Bismillah Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bismillah Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bismillah Restaurant 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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