Bistro 151/Bar at 151 — American Craft
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
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Public records show 20 inspections at Bistro 151/Bar at 151 — American Craft stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Bistro 151/Bar at 151 — American Craft on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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May 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN 200 PPM. OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR NOT SANITZING GLASSWARE, FINAL RINSE AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPOON HANDLE LAYING ON TOP OF CONDIMENTS IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE UP ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 8, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hot running water at front omelet prep station, water temp at 71f. Instructed to provide hot running water no less than 100f to all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Found several food bags(20lbs) in walk-in cooler not discarded with cook date 9-29-23. instructed manager not to keep cooked food in cooler beyond discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $50.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container not labeled ( sugar ) instructed to label and maintain.
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Jul 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENT BY THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTE TO REPLACE
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Aug 10, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED AT OMLET STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 14, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIPPING WELL. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP TO AID IN ELIMINATING PEST ACTIVITY. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 1, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. THREE ROACHES WERE NOTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE COOKING APPLIANCES STORED ON THE REAR WALL NEAR THE HOT HOLDING SERVICE LINE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THAT COULD BE A POSSIBLE SOURCE OF ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER TODAY'S INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIPPING WELL. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP TO AID IN ELIMINATING PEST ACTIVITY. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 18, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROEPRLY, FOUDNFOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES STORED UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Observed broken floor around east side compactor/dumpster, instructed to repair floor, instructed to service drainage system).
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Mar 18, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing dishes at 3 compartment sink without sanitizer. technician was called in and turn on the sanitizing solution valve. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical violation.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in the omelet food preparation area without cold water-hot water at 123.6F. sink was repaired during the inspection Citation issued 7-38-030 critical violation.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Observed waste water and accumulated garbage under and around dumpsters, instructed to clean all affected areas. Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Clean utensils stored in the hand sink cabinet, under the waste waste water pipe. Must remove.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed broken floor around east side compactor/dumpster, instructed to repair floor, also waste water is not draining into the floor drain under west side dumpster, instructed to service drainage system.
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May 28, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT OF THE LARGE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE PIPE AT THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP STATION AREA. MUST ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP STATION AREA SO AS TO BE 85F AT ALL TIMES FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Nov 17, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 10, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 6 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUSTY FAN COVERS AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT PASTERY AND CUT FRUIT SELF SERVICE STATIONS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL AN EFFECTIVE ONE THAT WILL PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD LIKE MATERIAL THATS ABSORBANT COVERING SHELVES FOR CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE NON-ABSORBANT SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GASKETS FOR PREP COOLER NOT CELAN. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR PACKAGED SANDWICHES OPEN COOLER KEPT IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER AND EASY TO MONITOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOPS AND BROOMS STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEPP AWAY.
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Jul 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE FANS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN AREA AS WELL AS BACK PREP AREA AT FLOOR CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS.
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May 30, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET ON TALL REACH IN COOLER BY THE STEAM TABLE ON THE HOT LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA ABOVE THE DOOR LEADING TO THE STAIR WAY.
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Jul 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2011
Routine
5 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: 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. FOUND ABOUT 15 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING UNDER PREP TABLES AND ON KITCHEN WALLS, ALSO OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #197500 DATED ON 06-21-10. FOR VIOLATION # 32( MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOP, MUST SEAL CRACKS ON WALK-IN COOLER CEILING THATS CAUSING CONDENSATION AND DRIPPINGS.) INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME
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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 INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS, CRACKS NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLERS CEILING CAUSING CONDENSATION AND DRIPPINGS INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CRACKS AND INSTALL A DIPPER WELL.
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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. FOOD SPILLS ON DEBRIS NOTED ON KITCHEN FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. HOLES NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Jun 21, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 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. MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM STATION.
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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. SHELVES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. WALLS AND CEILING ARE I POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL BEHIND DEEP FRYER, ALSO PEELING PAINT NOTED ON DROP CEILING PANELS HOLDERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bistro 151/Bar at 151 — American Craft last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bistro 151/Bar at 151 — American Craft on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bistro 151/Bar at 151 — American Craft?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bistro 151/Bar at 151 — American Craft.
Has Bistro 151/Bar at 151 — American Craft's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bistro 151/Bar at 151 — American Craft have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bistro 151/Bar at 151 — American Craft 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 Bistro 151/Bar at 151 — American Craft inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bistro 151/Bar at 151 — American Craft is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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