Bliss Resto
Last inspected: May 10, 2021
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Bliss Resto stretching back to 2019. The most recent visit was on May 10, 2021. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Bliss Resto's record stops at May 10, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 10 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Bliss Resto trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
May 10, 2021
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZER WITH SPILLS SHELVES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE, AND SYRUP SPILLS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT 2 CONNECTIONS OF THE BOTTOM PIPPING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE UNUSED REFRIGERATOR (USED FOR STORAGE) AND ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Oct 8, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REMINDER STATEMENT AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. MAKE SURE THAT EACH ITEM SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED IS CORRECTLY DISCLOSED AND LINKED TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLEY DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYER. MUST REMOVE ALL OLD EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ALLEY TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN WASHROOM.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND SAUCES STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND GARBAGE CANS THAT DID NOT SHOW THEY WERE MADE OF FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. ALL FOOD AND SAUCES NEED TO BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOPS STORED WITHIN LARGE AMOUNTS OF SAUCES. MUST HAVE HANDLED SCOOPS STORED OUTSIDE OF FOOD PRODUCT TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTAMINATION.
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Dec 2, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY METAL RACK SHELVING STORING POTS, PANS AND DISHES. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED THE SHELVING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM JAMMED AND UNABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER REPAIRED THE DISPENSER ENABLING PAPER TOWELS TO FREELY BE DISPENSED. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN VARIOUS COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. COOKED CHICKEN, FRIED TOFU, COOKED RICE, COOKED PORK. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PRINTED ON MENUS (DINING ROOM & TO GO). RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS SUCH AS TUNA TARTARE NOT REMINDED OR DISCLOSED AS BEING SUCH A FOOD NEEDING THE ADVISORY. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING BULK SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES ON THE COOKS LINE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE KNIVES ON A CLEAN PREP SURFACE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED HOOD FILTERS, EMPTY PLASTIC BUCKETS ETC. MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR WALK-WAY LEADING TO THE GARBAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER KITCHEN DRY STORAGE WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.
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Feb 6, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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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 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 PREMISES WILL BE SERVING "SUSHI" CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Jan 24, 2019
License
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINKS INSTALLED AT SUSHI PREP AND COFFEE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT SAID FIXTURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 PREMISES WILL BE SERVING "SUSHI" CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVEN,UNDER THE BURNS, DEEP FRYER,AND ON PIPES BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN - BROKEN THREE DOOR COOLER NOT USE FOR COOLER UNIT HOWEVER MANAGER WILL BE USED FOR NO TCS FOOD. REMOVE RAW WOOD LEG THAT HOLDS SHELVES PROVIDE BRACKETS TO HOLD SAID SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE .MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN - LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA .REPAIR CAUSE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP UNDER SMALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT BOTTOM INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OPEN WALL AT WEST SIDE AREA UNDER THE BAR.REMOVE FOOD STAINS ON WALL IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOLERS UNDER THE SHELF .REMOVE PLASTIC FROM SURFACE METAL SHEET ON WALL UNDER THE BAR. ALSO SEAL SMALL HOLES ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT LIGHT BULB AT BAR AREA,ALSO REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULB IN THE KITCHEN BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bliss Resto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bliss Resto on file is from May 10, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bliss Resto?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bliss Resto.
Has Bliss Resto's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bliss Resto have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bliss Resto 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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