Bistro Grand
Last inspected: Jun 19, 2020
78
Score
Across the available record, Bistro Grand has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 19, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Bistro Grand is from Jun 19, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Bistro Grand's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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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
Jun 19, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jun 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE @ 44.6F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE KEPT AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY 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 ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jun 8, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A MEANS TO SANITIZE UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE @ 50.1F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER; AND 48.2F INSIDE WHITE REFRIGERATOR INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE KEPT AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY 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 ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT EACH HAND WASHING SINK. OPERATOR PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPTY SANITIZER SOLUTION CONTAINER ATTACHED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW AUTOMATIC DISPENSING OF SANITIZER INTO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AS PER PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG BASEBOARD, AND IN FLOOR CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THESE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jun 15, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN OUT DOOR GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WORN OUT DOOR GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRYER CABINETS GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER CABINETS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY BEHIND LINE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TOCLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THIS AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT KITCHEN PEP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT KITCHEN PRET AREA.
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Jun 8, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION MADE 2/16/2017 REPORT#1951495 VIOLATION#32 CAUCK AROUND 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN STATE OF DISREPAIR-SHALL BE REPAIRED/REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN OUT DOOR GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WORN OUT DOOR GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRYER CABINETS GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY BEHIND LINE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TOCLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THIS AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT KITCHEN PEP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT KITCHEN PRET AREA.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTEDAND NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT DURING THIS INSPECTION (SEE COMMENT SECTION BELOW) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38=012.
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Feb 16, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 01/30/2015, REPORT #1522519, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO DATES OR LABELS ON PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES STORED IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT AND IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Jan 30, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.-----------NO GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Prepared food items inside the walk-in-cooler must be labeled/dated to identify foods stored.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Clean multi-use utensils forks,kitchen pots/pans and single service containers must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Some Gaskets for the kitchen 6 door food prep cooler are worned-out-Must repair/replace. Ice bin cover missing for ice bin behind bar-Must provide/maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Fan covers and shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler,hood/filters and attached pipings,sides of hot cooking equipments not clean.Instructed manager to clean and sanitize.
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Apr 4, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER RUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10/26/12 THEY ARE 31 MUST INVERT FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON TOP OF FREEZER REAR KITCHEN AREA 32 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD BEHIND AT BAR AREA 33 MUST CLEAN TOPS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA T PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD BEHIND AT BAR AREA 34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT 37 MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY 40 MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER RUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES NEED TO BE PROPERLY STORED IN KNIFE RACK NOT IN BETWEEN SEAMS OF TABLE
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Oct 26, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON TOP OF FREEZER REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD BEHIND AT BAR AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOPS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS.,
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Nov 8, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.----------OBSERVED CUBED RAW MEAT STORED IN USED TIN CAN INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER (KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER (STAINLESS STEEL OR PLASTIC CONTAINER).
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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. INSTRUCTED TO FIX METAL THRESHOLD IN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Nov 2, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bistro Grand last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bistro Grand on file is from Jun 19, 2020. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bistro Grand?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Bistro Grand.
Has Bistro Grand's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bistro Grand have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bistro Grand 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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