Bluebird

3938 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Bluebird has been inspected three times since 2022. Bluebird was last inspected on Apr 10, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Bluebird's record stops at Apr 10, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Bluebird's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Jun 2, 2022

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 31, 2022

License

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES 82.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT KITCHEN AND BAR. MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bluebird last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bluebird on file is from Apr 10, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Bluebird's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bluebird have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bluebird 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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