Bistro 6050 — 6050

6050 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
American
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Bistro 6050 — 6050, the earliest from 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 14, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 14, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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
Jul 14, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED STORING UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNUSED STORAGE RACKS,WOOD MATERIALS,METAL BED FRAMES,EMPTY PLASTIC CONTAINERS,LITTER DEBRIS AND SOILED CARDBOARDS ETC..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 14, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.(BOXES, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Jul 14, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIORS OF THE MICROWAVES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF LIME BUILD-UP.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REAC-IN FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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May 28, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATIOM
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVEN PARTIALLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT OVEN FULLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. CORE VIOLATION
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Mar 26, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEEDS A DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM. CAN NOT USE GROCREY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH IN OR REFIGERATION UNITS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FRONT COUNTER,REAR KITCHEN AND SIDE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD
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Mar 13, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS IN REACH-IN FREEZER.INSPECTED FOOD PRODUCTS HAND WRITTEN PER OWNER. DATES FROM (12-1-2017 TO 01-2017)OPEN PRODUCT WHICH FELT SLIMY.THIS ESTALISHMENT IS VACUUM PACKAGINGING WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM CDPH FOOD PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)INST IF LIKE TO VACUUM PACK MUST CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH. MR. O OCONNOR. BEEF AND HAM WAS DISCARDED 6LBS COST 40.00. TAGED VACUUM MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 A
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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 FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALLOWING FOR THE ENTRY OF PESTS.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEEDS A DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM. CAN NOT USE GROCREY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH IN OR REFIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FRONT COUNTER,REAR KITCHEN AND SIDE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT NEED TO BE MAINTAIN EVERYTHING MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR, FOOD STORAGE ITEMS AND EQUIPMENTS.
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Jul 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Dec 8, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bistro 6050 — 6050 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bistro 6050 — 6050 on file is from Jul 14, 2023. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bistro 6050 — 6050?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bistro 6050 — 6050.

Has Bistro 6050 — 6050's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bistro 6050 — 6050 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bistro 6050 — 6050 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.