Blackbird
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2019
86
Score
Across the available record, Blackbird has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 11, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Blackbird's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 11, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Blackbird's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 11, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WAREWASHING AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Feb 16, 2018
Recent Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling and wall Junction on East wall, in dish washing area with black mold like substance. Instructed manager to find source, repair and detail clean and maintain. Observed unfinished ceiling, 12 by 12 inch hole, directly above 1 comp sink, behind ice machine, in basement dry storage. Instructed the manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Feb 9, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potential hazardous foods stored in front 2 drawer cooler, across from cook line, at improper temperature : 45.9f, 1.5lbs of ground beef meatballs, at value of $6.00 45.7f, 5lbs of meat from mussels, at a value of $15.00 44.4f, 6lbs of fillet white fish, at a value of $42.00 44.5f, 1.5lbs, hanger beef steak, at a value of $9.00 58.8f, .50lb of sauteed minced chestnuts, at a value of $4.50. Manager stated total weight of 14.5lbs at approximately value of $76.5 At time of inspection 2 drawer cooler registered and air temperature of 38.9f. Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Observed the last inspection summary report, from 5/15/17, not posted and displayed in plan view. At time of inspection summary was posted, behind curtains, which leaded to staircase leading to basement prep area. Instructed to post summary report visible to customer at all times. Serious Violation: 7-42-010 (B)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling and wall Junction on East wall, in dish washing area with black mold like substance. Instructed manager to find source, repair and detail clean and maintain. Observed unfinished ceiling, 12 by 12 inch hole, directly above 1 comp sink, behind ice machine, in basement dry storage. Instructed the manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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May 15, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: Found current in use shellfish not properly tagged or labeled. Found 2lbs of muscles, and 1 lb of clams without shellfish tags in the front cooler drawer. Instructed all shellfish tags must remain with the product it arrives with, and then be kept on file for 90 days. Must maintain same. Critical violation 7-38-005(b).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the refrigeration unit in the front prep area across from the cooking line: 0.13lbs of sturgeon @ 48.2F; 5lbs of chicken @ 52.7F; and 3lbs of duck @ 48.4F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held 40F or less when cold, and 140F or higher when hot. Operator voluntarily discarded all denatured foods during inspection, estimating value to be 36.21. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found small amount of slimy, black, mold-like substance on bottom of upper interior of ice machine. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found slow drain in hand sink in basement prep. Must repair and maintain.
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Apr 7, 2016
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: NO WRITTEN, COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELVING AND AN ICE MACHINE STORE UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST STORE FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM EXPOSED SEWER LINES OR PROVIDE GUTTERS WHERE THE LINES CROSS THESE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE BAKERY GOODS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR IN THE ATTIC STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT IS LEAKING FROM THE WASTE PIPING AND THE FAUCET. THE PASTRY HAND SINK IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS. OBSERVED A PREP TABLE, IN USE STORING BAKERY INGREDIENTS AND EQUIPMENT, IMMMEDIATELY TO THE LEFT OF THE PASTRY HANDSINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD OR REMOVE THE TABLE.
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Apr 16, 2015
Routine
6 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. OBSERVED .5LBS OF CLAMS AND 1LB OF MUSSELS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAGS ATTACHED. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE PROPER COVERS AT ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE CLUTTER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Sep 9, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARES IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE PROTECTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE A WET TOWEL AS A BUMPER ATTACHED TO THE METAL SEPARATION BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 2ND FLOOR PASTRY PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE LARGE CUBE MAKER ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORING IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 27, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FAN COVER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST.
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Jul 11, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY COOLER RACKS AT WINE COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE LINEN RACK STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS AT FRONT SERVICE PREP AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT 2DOOR COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREAS.
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Sep 6, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Any food utensils that are stored in any standing water or sanitizer must be removed. Air-dry all multi-use dispensing and cutting equipment after sanitizing. A copy of the related I.D.P.H. technical bulletin was left on premises. OPEN BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN A DIRTY STORAGE ROOM. Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used.
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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. THE DISHMACHINE GAUGE IS DIFFICULT TO READ, REPAIR THE GAUGE SO IT IS EASY TO READ.
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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. BAR HAS WET DIRTY AREAS AROUND THE COPPER PLUMBING PIPES AND THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT. THE 1ST FLOOR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE AND SECOND FLOOR MEN,S WASHROOM FANS ARE BROKEN, REPAIR THE FANS.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: THE CLEAN KITCHEN TOWELS ARE STORED UNPROTECTED IN A DIRTY STORAGE ROOM. Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.
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Jul 20, 2010
Complaint
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. Following need cleaning: fan guards of most coolers, interior bottom of liquor cooler at first floor bar due to dust or spills.
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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. Walls around cooking area at 2nd floor kitchen, filters at hood of cooking equipment, around duct system by stairs, above prep table in basement need cleaning due to food stains/dust.
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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. Must replace cracked light shields at basement prep area.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.Must provide/replace self-closing device at employee bathroom door in basement.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Must fix a leaky pipe under handsink at 2nd floor bar; fix condensation line in liquor cooler & above the sprayer sink of a dishmachine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blackbird last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blackbird on file is from Sep 11, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blackbird?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Blackbird.
Has Blackbird's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blackbird 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 Blackbird 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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