Bistro Dre
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2016
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Bistro Dre, the earliest from 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 11, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Bistro Dre's record stops at Aug 11, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER. OLD BOXES, ETC. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT.
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May 7, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2015
Routine
4 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 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND, AND BEHIND ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SINK.
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Jul 2, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Sep 27, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS SET WITH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS FILLED. NO SANITIZER IN FINAL RINSE COMPARTMENT. 0 PPM CHLORINE. DISHES INSIDE RINSE COMPARTMENT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT RESET SINK. ALSO OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZE. MACHINE FOUND AT LESS THAN 10 PPM CHLORINE AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 99.5F. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND DISPENSING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF CHLORINE, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH DRIED, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP/SERVER STATION MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR STORED BAGS OF POTATOES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER AND FLAT TOP GRILL MUST BE UNDER PROPER VENTILATION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE HEAD CHEF, MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP AT FRONT ICE BIN MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 23, 2012
Reinspection
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: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED/WRAPPED, GLASSES AND DINNER PLATES INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT STEP/FLOOR AT COFFEE STATION. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE UNDER DRAIN BOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT OPERATIONAL AND NOT TO BE USED. OWNER STATES MACHINE HOLDS DRAIN BOARD IN PLACE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNLESS C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION OF MACHINE.
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Aug 22, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED/WRAPPED, GLASSES AND DINNER PLATES INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT STEP/FLOOR AT COFFEE STATION. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE UNDER DRAIN BOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT OPERATIONAL AND NOT TO BE USED. OWNER STATES MACHINE HOLDS DRAIN BOARD IN PLACE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNLESS C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION OF MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bistro Dre last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bistro Dre on file is from Aug 11, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bistro Dre?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bistro Dre.
Has Bistro Dre's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bistro Dre have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bistro Dre 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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