Bloom
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Bloom has five inspections on file, the first dated 2021. Bloom was last inspected on May 28, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 16 violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Bloom on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED VACUUM PACKAGING PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON MACHINE(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOOD CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON PREMISES.VACUUM PACKAGE MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED.OBSERVED NO VACUUM PACKAGE FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE SHELF IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON TOPSIDE SIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON LINE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FRONT WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,DISH RACKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE, NEXT TO & BEHIND ICE MACHINE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA & MOLD BUILD UP AT DISH MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND CONTAINERS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP IN DOUBLE FRONT DOOR IN CENTER ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Dec 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT TRAP ON BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Sep 28, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TECHNICAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DISH MACHINE WHEN THE CYCLE IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION AND VENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2021
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS BESIDES DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bloom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bloom on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bloom?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bloom.
Has Bloom's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bloom have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bloom means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bloom inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bloom is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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