Bottled Blonde Chicago

504 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bottled Blonde Chicago six times, with records going back to 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 15, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Bottled Blonde Chicago since Jul 15, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 15, 2019

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER SURFACES NOT CLEAN, NOTED DARK SPOTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INACCURATE REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER FOR DRAWER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES

Sep 27, 2018

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(n) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU WITH REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE ON ALL MENUS FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION

Jul 21, 2017

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER, PROPERLY STORE ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

Mar 24, 2016

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Mar 22, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOTTLES INSIDE ALL ICE BIN CONTAINERS AT FRONT BAR TOUCHING READY TO EAT ICE ALSO OBSERVED CUT LEMONS, LIMES AND ORANGES HELD INSIDE CONTAINERS ON FRONT BAR COUNTER WITHOUT A COVER/NOT PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL PUBLIC CONAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL SAID CUT LEMON/LIME/ORANGE SLICES AT FRONT BAR ALSO MUST NOT HAVE ANY BOTTLES INSIDE ANY BAR ICE BINS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT FRONT BAR AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT REAR BAR. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON BAR FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL BARS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME BAR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL BAR COOLERS.

Oct 27, 2015

License

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTALLED A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAR.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, AND GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALLED A PANEL/CEILING ABOVE THE REAR BAR AND REAR DINING AREA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bottled Blonde Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bottled Blonde Chicago on file is from Jul 15, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bottled Blonde Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bottled Blonde Chicago.

Has Bottled Blonde Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bottled Blonde Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bottled Blonde Chicago 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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