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Bottled Blonde

504 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 14, 2016
95
Score
Low Risk

Bottled Blonde appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 14, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Bottled Blonde's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 14, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 14, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
32
95
Dec 6, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF,HAMBURGERS AND PASTAS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44.4F-46.6, PASTAS AT 45.7F,HAMBURGERS AT 47F-48F.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM KITCHEN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTB BULB INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6? OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
43
67
Mar 24, 2016
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bottled Blonde last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bottled Blonde on file is from Dec 14, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bottled Blonde?

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

Has Bottled Blonde's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bottled Blonde have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bottled Blonde 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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