Bistronomic
Last inspected: Jun 30, 2020
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Score
Bistronomic has been inspected 14 times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 30, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Bistronomic is from Jun 30, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Bistronomic is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 30, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON STANDING FREEZERS NEAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WALL MOUNTED POTATO PEELER COVERED IN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA MOUNTED TO WALL WITH DARK, STAINED CAULK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2018
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE CHEF USING HIS BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT CHEESE, BUNS AND PARSLEY. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER USE BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS AND TO ALWAYS PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, SPOONS OR TONGS TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (FISH, FOIE GRAS) LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OWNER OF FACILITY STATES THAT REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED (FOIE GRAS, FISH) WAS SOUS VIDE AT THE OWNER'S HOUSE WHERE HE HAS A ROP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT IT IS NEVER ACCEPTABLE AND IS CONSIDERED AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE TO BRING ANY FOODS FROM HOME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL ROP PRODUCTS (FISH, FOIE GRAS) AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MUST BE DONE AT AN APPROVED FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AND AT A 0PPM CONCENTRATION LEVEL DURING THE INSPECTION LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. ECOLAB ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPAIRED SAID DISH MACHINES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID DISH MACHINES WERE SANITIZING AT 50PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SHELLFISH, FISH) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED BY THE CONSUMER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF DAILY PRACTICES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NOR KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFETY OR WHERE IN THE FACILITY TO OBTAIN DOCUMENTATION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE OF DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP PREP COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW, DURING THE INSPECTION THE FACILITY WAS USING ICE TO KEEP TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE ACTUAL TOP PREP COOLER IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41 OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEFS AND FOOD HANDLERS NOT USING FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES PROPERLY AND WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF WHEN TO USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES WHEN WORKING WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO TEACH EMPLOYEES ON WHEN TO USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES.
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Sep 29, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED 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: WALL BEHIND REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND BREAD STATION WITH CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.
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Aug 26, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (O PPM CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES (50-100PPM CHLORINE). ECO-LAB WAS ABLE TO SERVICE THE MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND PROVIDE A CHLORINE LEVEL OF 100PPM CHLORINE BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE POT AND PAN STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN AND REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE LOW TEMPERTURE DISHMACHINE IN THE REAR TO REMOVE CRUMBS/FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE LIGHT SHIELD OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD VENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERED A LEAK UNDER THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DISCHARGE LINE TO A FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 10, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS. MUST DISCARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Nov 6, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH BEING STORED WITHOUT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAGS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF MUSSELS IN THE REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAGS ATTACHED. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS. MUST DISCARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS BEHIND SHELVING IN THE HALL WAY NEAR THE PREP AREA AND NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS MISSING DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS FOR EACH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Dec 20, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED VACCUM PACKAGED FOODS IN THE FREEZERS AND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS DUCK LEG CONFIT, LAMB, SAUCES AND PUREES WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $250. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1322099 ON 2/27/13 NOT CORRECTED: 36/01 - PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE. 42/01 - HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 PREP AREA. REPAINT THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM WHERE THERE IS SCRAPED PAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 20, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE SURFACE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AND WHEREVER NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 1ST COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
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Sep 15, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. 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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Sep 8, 2011
Routine
5 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: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 11-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK; 5-ABOVE DOOR FRAME AT REAR OF KITCHEN; 4-ON CONTAINERS STORED IN MOP ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CELAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR ALL TYPES OF SANITIZING CHEMICALS USED ON PREMISES. 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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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WINE BOTTLE CABINETS, GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS AT COOK'S LINE, EXTERIOR OF BAR HANDSINK, COMPRESSORS OF COOLERS NEED CLEANING. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT PREMISES & FLOOR AREA AT THE BAR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. 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: MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bistronomic last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bistronomic on file is from Jun 30, 2020. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bistronomic?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bistronomic.
Has Bistronomic's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bistronomic have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bistronomic 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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