Bonsai Cafe & Lounge
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2014
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Bonsai Cafe & Lounge stretching back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 5, 2014. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Bonsai Cafe & Lounge since Aug 5, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Bonsai Cafe & Lounge trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Aug 5, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE THREE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT BAR AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Oct 29, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WASH BOWL BACK SPLASH WALL IN SOUTH WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
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Sep 28, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 164F. MUST REACH 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DAMAGED, CRACKED OR MISSING. AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP AND MUST MAKE GREASE TRAP SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND EVEN WITH LEVEL OF FLOOR. AT REAR EXIT DOOR FROM KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
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Sep 24, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 164F. MUST REACH 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DAMAGED, CRACKED OR MISSING. INSIDE LEFT REAR WASHROOM. AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP AND MUST MAKE GREASE TRAP SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND EVEN WITH LEVEL OF FLOOR. AT REAR EXIT DOOR FROM KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL COVING ALONG BASEBOARD AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Sep 20, 2012
License
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 164F. MUST REACH 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER IN FRONT RIGHT SIDE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING MACHINE EXCESSIVELY LEAKING WASTE WATER ONTO FLOOR OF BAR. MUST REPAIR.
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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: FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS (2) NOT RODENT PROOF WITH TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST INSTALL A WEATHER/RODENT PROOF STRIP AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SMALL TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN. CUTTING BOARD ON SAME COOLER DIRTY, MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DAMAGED, CRACKED OR MISSING. INSIDE LEFT REAR WASHROOM. AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP AND MUST MAKE GREASE TRAP SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND EVEN WITH LEVEL OF FLOOR. AT REAR EXIT DOOR FROM KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL COVING ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND BAR FRONT, AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. HOLE IN WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOTH FRONT WASHROOMS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF DINING ROOM. LEAK UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE "NO SMOKING" SIGNS AT ALL ENTRANCES AND EXITS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
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Jul 23, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonsai Cafe & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonsai Cafe & Lounge on file is from Aug 5, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonsai Cafe & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bonsai Cafe & Lounge.
Has Bonsai Cafe & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bonsai Cafe & Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bonsai Cafe & Lounge 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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