Bistrot Zinc
Last inspected: Jul 26, 2018
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Bistrot Zinc 11 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 26, 2018. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Bistrot Zinc since Jul 26, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Bistrot Zinc's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 26, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED CEILING, EXPOSING RAW WOODEN BEAMS AND FLOOR BOARDS, ABOVE BEVERAGE STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA OFFICE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID AREA ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION COVING, ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY LABEL ALL LARGE PLASTIC BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FOUND VARIOUS BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR, RICE AND CUT BREAD NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL BASE ACROSS FROM THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND ABOVE BROKEN, WITH HOLES AND MISSING WALL COVING. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Apr 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SILVERWARE ON TABLES MUST BE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HOLE ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE SEALED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED FOR CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE AND AROUND DIPPER WELL BY THE COFFEE STATION.
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90
Nov 4, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED PORK STEW AT 44.6F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 44# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1434788 ON 4/11/14 NOT CORRECTED: 35/01 - SEAL THE CORNER OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOODS OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Apr 11, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE CORNER OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK.
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90
Aug 15, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND 10 GALLONS FRENCH ONION SOUP IN 2 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS AT 55.4F AT THE CORE, CONTAINERS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY. SOUP DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP CONTAINER NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SCOOP IN A SANITARY CONDITIONS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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78
Mar 14, 2011
Tag Removal
1 minor violation.
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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. OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Mar 11, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE THE UNIT REINSPECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7/29/10 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PREMISES HAD A SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2/26/09 POSTED INSTEAD. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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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. OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Jul 29, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF CHICKEN STEW AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-49.1 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
3
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 DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS TO STORE LIQUOR IN BASEMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bistrot Zinc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bistrot Zinc on file is from Jul 26, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bistrot Zinc?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bistrot Zinc.
Has Bistrot Zinc's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bistrot Zinc have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bistrot Zinc means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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