Bottlefork
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2017
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Score
Bottlefork appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 27, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Bottlefork dates to Apr 27, 2017.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Bottlefork is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER UNDER AND AROUND THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AREA. ALSO UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND A HOLE AT THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT IN FRONT OF THE DOOR ENTRANCE. ALSO FOUND A MISSING CEILING TILE IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR CAUSING A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 29, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP IN PREP AREA BY COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT TIGHT FITTED IN PREP AREA BY COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CEILING LIGHT COVER MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Jun 23, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT TIGHT FITTED IN PREP AREA BY COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CEILING LIGHT COVER MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN PREP COOLER #03 NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.4 F, FOUND EGGS, TUNA, LOBSTER, ETC. HELD INSIDE THIS COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- EGGS, LOBSTER, CHORIZO, CHICKEN AND TUNA ALL AT 47.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP IN PREP AREA BY COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO MUST RELOCATE THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER WHICH IS ABOVE THE PREP SINK, INSTEAD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST RE CAULK THRU-OUT THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE EXTERIOR AND LID OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN. GREASE ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER INTERIOR DOOR. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,DISHWASHING AREA AND FIRST FLOOR BAR AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING PART OF THE FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE. GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FILTER AND HOOD ON THE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE MOP SINK. WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE OR SHOW EXISTANCE OF THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE
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May 22, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FROM REPORT #1493953 DATED 8/22/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO MUST RELOCATE THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER WHICH IS ABOVE THE PREP SINK, INSTEAD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST RE CAULK THRU-OUT THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE EXTERIOR AND LID OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN. GREASE ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER INTERIOR DOOR. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,DISHWASHING AREA AND FIRST FLOOR BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING PART OF THE FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE. GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FILTER AND HOOD ON THE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE MOP SINK. WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE OR SHOW EXISTANCE OF THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Aug 22, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELL FISH (MUSSELS)INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO FOOD PRODUCT UNTIL PRODUCT IS COMPLETELY CONSUMED AND THEN TAG IS STORED IN A FILE ON SITE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 41/2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $18.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-05(B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH NAMES, USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATES INCLUDING BULK ITEMS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN HANDLES AND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE MEAT SLICERS AND GRINDERS AT THE PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED SLIGHT BLACK DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA AND FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE STOVE. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND WALLS AT THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 18, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLAN IN LOWER LEVEL ICE MACHINE STATION. INSTUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE ADN KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSIBLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Aug 20, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER BAR SINKS MUST BE KEPT DRY. FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT & UNDER THE SODA SYRUP RACK MUST BE CLEANED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT & COLD WATER LINE MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE 'TAYLOR MOONSHINE MIXER'. FAUCETS OF HANDSINKS AT COOK'S LINE ARE ALL LOOSE & LEAKING, MUST FIX.
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May 8, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 1, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS (WALK-IN COOLER/SMALL COOLERS), MUST BE OPERATIONAL (PLUGGED-IN ), & HOLDING 40F OR BELOW TEMPERATURES. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: SOAP & PAPER TOWEL HOLDERS NEEDED AT BOTH HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN-MUST PROVIDE. Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.
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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: NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL AGREEMENT/SERVICE TO FACILITY-MUST PROVIDE. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLUMBER'S PUTTY BEING USED ON SINK DRAINS THRU-OUT, MUST REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BASEBOARDS MISSING AT THE REAR SECTION OF THE DINING AREA-MUST INSTALL. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bottlefork last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bottlefork on file is from Apr 27, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bottlefork?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bottlefork.
Has Bottlefork's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bottlefork have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bottlefork 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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