Bistro Campagne

4518 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
French
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bistro Campagne 20 times, with records going back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 10 times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. 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
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DRAWER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL SIDES OF THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DAMAGED CHIPPING WALL AT THE METAL TABLE LEADING TO THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Dec 26, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND A METAL STORAGE LOCKER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOOR INSIDE A CLUTTERED LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN THE SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREAS.RECCOMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT AND PEPPER CONTAINERS ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK PREP LINE NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN STOVE OVENS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 29, 2023
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILAGE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASE COVING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Jun 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 2 POUNDS OF BEANS, 5 POUNDS ASPARAGUS, 16 QTS HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, 2 POUNDS GARLIC OIL, 4 POUNDS MACARONI, 2 POUNDS DIJON BUTTER, 1/2 POUND MICRO GREENS, AND 2 POUNDS ONIONS ($162) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAIN PREP KITCHEN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44 F AND DOWNSTAIRS PREP COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER TURNED DOWN AND DECLUTTER COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LID ON BIN CONTAINING ONIONS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UTENSILS WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN PLACE TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR COFFEE/BUS STATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA , BAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 6, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE RIGHT SIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Jul 9, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLING UNIT
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORED MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED IN STORAGE ROOM BY WATER HEATERS
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Jul 2, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE LINE PREP COOLER , (DUCK SAUSAGE, 52 F, DUCK LIVER 52.5 F, POACHED EGGS 50.5, F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE SAID PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHOULD BE HELD AT 41 F OR BELOW. APPROX. 32 LBS AND $148.10 IN VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005 .
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COL HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITH OUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN FOOD PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLING UNIT
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ST PROPERLY STORED MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED IN STORAGE ROOM BY WATER HEATERS
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Jun 6, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS,PANS STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE POTS,PANS UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILDUP IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST. OBSERVED WORN CAULK THE FOLLOWING: WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND THE HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD CAULK AND RECAULK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTER ON HOOD WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, SANITIZE AND CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" INCHES 0FF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 7, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER DOOR COVER DAMAGED/TORN. MUST REPAIR/REATTACH SAID CHEST FREEZER DOOR COVER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4) MISSING LIGHT END CAPS/LIGHT COVERS ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS/END CAPS FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Apr 4, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR KITCHEN SALAD COOLER AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES IN WALLS, BROKEN PLASTER, AND CHIPPING BRICK WALL, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE ONE OF THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS AND INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE AND AT WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.ALSO,FOUND STORING IN USE KITCHEN MULTI-USE EMPTY PLASTIC CONTAINERS/LIDS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ON SHELVINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR IN AN OPEN EXPOSED PORCH AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM DUST,DIRT,DEBRI ELEMENTS,PUBLIC CONTAMINATION ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THESE AREAS INTO THE PREMISES FOR PROPER STORAGE. 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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS,APPROXIAMTELY 20 IN A CLUTTERED BASEMENT CRAWLSPACE AREA BENEATH THE STAIRCASE AND FRONT DOOR TO THE PREMISES NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED,NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 2" INCH HOLES ON LID OF SAID OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE ON LID AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER RODENT PROOFED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN KITCHEN MULTI-USE UTENSILS (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR KITCHEN SALAD COOLER AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND KITCHEN SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKA AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES IN WALLS, BROKEN PLASTER, AND CHIPPING BRICK WALL, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE ONE OF THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM AND INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE AND AT WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Jun 16, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation on the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under, around and behind all refrigeration equipment and cooking equipment in the kitchen. Instructed facility 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: Observed a hole in the basement dry storage ceiling and in the wall where the three compartment sink sprayer pole is anchored. Instructed facility to repair both and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1559518, dated 6-25-15: Violation 35- "LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN BY DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN." Violation 38- "LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR." Instructed facility to comply with all and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation on the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under, around and behind all refrigeration equipment and cooking equipment in the kitchen. Instructed facility 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: Observed a hole in the basement dry storage ceiling and in the wall where the three compartment sink sprayer pole is anchored. Instructed facility to repair both and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT BAR AREA, NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND NO LID TO ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES IN WALLS, BROKEN PLASTER, AND CHIPPING BRICK WALL, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND BETTER MAINTAIN, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN BY DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Several light bulbs not shielded or covered in prep area. Instructed to install shields and end caps over light bulbs in basement prep area and install cover over bulbs on 1st floor prep area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jun 12, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood filters, interior of ice machine panel, and interior of oven not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wall base not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Several opening noted in walls in prep areas. Instructed to cover and/or seal openings.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Several light bulbs not shielded or covered in prep area. Instructed to install shields and end caps over light bulbs in basement prep area and install cover over bulbs on 1st floor prep area.
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Jun 6, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside grease box not maintained, cleaned or rodent proofed. Observed exterior of grease box with wasted old encrusted grease on top and sides of box and also on ground. Instructed to detail clean grease box and maintained to prevent rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 738-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood filters, interior of ice machine panel, and interior of oven not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wall base not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Several opening noted in walls in prep areas. Instructed to cover and/or seal openings.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Several light bulbs not shielded or covered in prep area. Instructed to install shields and end caps over light bulbs in basement prep area and install cover over bulbs on 1st floor prep area.
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Jun 11, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN GASKETS ON SALAD TWO DOORS PREP COOLER AND SERVER STATION REACH IN COOLER DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS. ALSO MUST SEAL OR REPLACE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVING UNINT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, AND PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, FURNACE ROOM AND BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS INSIDE THE KITCHEN, DISH WASHING ROOM AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR AND NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS/CLEAN AND REPAINT. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WASHROOM, REPAINT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING ROOM AND ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS SAME ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE UNDER THE 2ND EXPOSED SINK IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, (LEAKING); INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Jun 11, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP TABLE SHELF WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS BEHIND/UNDER DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.---------LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REAR PREP AREA.---------NOTED PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE ROOM UNDER STAIRCASE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bistro Campagne last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bistro Campagne on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bistro Campagne?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Bistro Campagne.

Has Bistro Campagne's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bistro Campagne have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bistro Campagne 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 Campagne inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bistro Campagne is inspected roughly once per year on average.