Bistro Margot
Last inspected: May 14, 2015
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Score
Bistro Margot appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 14, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Bistro Margot dates to May 14, 2015.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
May 14, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SHELL FISH TAGS ATTACHED TO A CONTAINER ON SHELL FISH (MUSSELS) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE SHELL FISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE SHELL FISH UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN STORED THE TAGS IN A FILE FOR ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. (SEE VIOLATION #3 FOR LBS AND COST OF PRODUCTS DISPOSED). CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF CONTAINERS OF ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED MEAT,CHICKEN,BEEF,VEGETABLES) AT PREP TABLE READING BETWEEN 52.6F TO 60F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF LBS WORTH $ TROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A GRAYISH AND PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON VENTS AND FANS INSIDE WOMENS BATHROOM. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT SAME AND CEILING PANELS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP COOLER DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE FOUNTAIN POP SETUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTOOM HANDSINK. NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
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May 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS STORED TOO CLOSE TO FLOOR, MUST STORE 6" OR HIGHER OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE BIN AT BAR AREA MISSING A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 5, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER BAR AREA & AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND PREP STATIONS & BY THE 3-COMP SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. CEILING AROUND THE WAIT STAFF AREA & ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES (ACROSS THE ICE MACHINE) IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE FREE OF DUST/FOOD STAINS ALSO.
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May 8, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: (7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3/30/11 (REPORT #381312), WAS NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. (#34-GROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA WHERE REQUIRED). 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED, TO THE LEFT (WASH SIDE) OF THE 3-COMP SINK BESIDE A STOVE; & TO THE LEFT OF HANDSINK (BESIDE THE RINSE SIDE OF THE 3-COMP SINK. ALL BARE/RAW WOOD SUPPORT UNDER BAR COUNTER MUST BE SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VERY POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN VARIOUS AREAS AT THE KICHEN COOK'S LINE & DISHROOM, WHERE FOOD DEBRIS/WATER OR ORGANIC MATTER IS PRESENT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COMPRESSORS, FAN GUARDS, CONDENSER FANS OF ALL COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Mar 30, 2011
Routine
5 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. REPLACE THE BROKEN LID ON ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. GROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES BELOW THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FOR THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Apr 2, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS INCLUDING WHEELS AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE RUST AND LIME.
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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. MUST CLEAN GROUT LINES IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. ALSO RE-GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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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. MUST REPLACE CRACKED WALL TILES IN 1ST FLOOR WAIT STATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR PIPES FROM DIPPER WELL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bistro Margot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bistro Margot on file is from May 14, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bistro Margot?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bistro Margot.
Has Bistro Margot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bistro Margot have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bistro Margot 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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