Bourgeois Pig: the Cafe

736 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 14, 2021
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Score
High Risk

Bourgeois Pig: the Cafe appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on May 14, 2021. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Bourgeois Pig: the Cafe dates to May 14, 2021.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited seven times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

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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
May 14, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA/POP COOLER AT 59F. COOLER DID NOT CONTAIN TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MAKING SANDWICHES AND TOUCHING READY TO EAT ITEMS INCLUDING BREAD, MEAT, CHEESE, GREENS AND TOMATO. EMPLOYEE WAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD AND IMMEDIATELY GO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING SLICED DELI MEAT AND CHEESE ARE BEING SERVED. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 2-101.11 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD LABELS NEEDED ON PREPACKAGED ITEMS. INCLUDING COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER AND ALLERGEN INFORMAITON AS NEEDED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH PEELING/FLAKING PAINT ON CEILING. MUST REMOVE PEELING/FLAKING PAINT AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED BASEMENT FOOD PREPARTION AREA WITH OPEN CEILING ABOVE OVENS AND FLOOR MIXER. CEILING MUST BE CLOSED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH TOOLS AND LUMBER. FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN A MECHNICAL ROOM AND ALL TOOLS ETC MUST BE REMOVED FROM AREAS WHERE FOOD IS STORED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA FLOOR VERY UNCLEAN. FLOOR MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR SERVICE AREA BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIMENT VERY UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALK IN FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULBS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTALL SHIELDS ON LIGHTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 30, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: #51) 4-301.16 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BETWEEN FRONT COFFEE STATION AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA,TO DUMP/DISCARD WASTE WATER USED TO PREPARE COFFEE BEVERAGES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 1 DUMP/SERVICE SINK FOR DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE, ICE, ETC. AT FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED APPROVED EXTENSION ON 8-17-2020 FOR THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. BROKEN MESH ON WINDOW ABOVE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN SANDWICH AREA,MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN FREEZER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT MEAT SLICER AREA,REPLACE SAID FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Aug 11, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-30-2019,REPORT#2285979 #10) 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK, LOCATED BETWEEN FRONT COFFEE STATION AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SAID AREA. #37) 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED PASTRY FOOD ITEMS, COOKIES, ETC, STORED ON FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER, FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE/SELECTION WITH OUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDED ON LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. #51) 5-204.12 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON: -COFFEE MAKER AND ESPRESSO MAKER AT COFFEE PREP SIDE. -ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #51) 4-301.16 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BETWEEN FRONT COFFEE STATION AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA,TO DUMP/DISCARD WASTE WATER USED TO PREPARE COFFEE BEVERAGES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 1 DUMP/SERVICE SINK FOR DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE, ICE, ETC. AT FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #53) 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS, IN ALL EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #57) 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE TOOK THE SANITATION CLASS ON AUGUST 29, 2019 AT SERVSAFE, HOWEVER NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN FREEZER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES ON WOOD FLOOR AT REAR/PREP AREA, ACTUALLY YOU CAN SEE BASEMENT AREA. BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT MEAT SLICER AREA,REPLACE SAID FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. BROKEN MESH ON WINDOW ABOVE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN SANDWICH AREA,MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Apr 30, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE SEVERAL CASH/CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS AT TOUCH SCREEN REGISTER, AT COFFEE COUNTER AREA, THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER MOVED TO REAR AND PREPARED/HANDLED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT TO MAKE SEVERAL COFFEE BEVERAGES AT REAR COFFEE STATION. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD, FOOD EQUIPMENT, ETC. INFORMED PIC/MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED PROPERLY AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD, FOOD EQUIPMENT, ETC. TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED PIC/MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT HANDS ARE WASHED PROPERLY AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD, FOOD EQUIPMENT, ETC. PIC/MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED, DELI MEATS, SLICED TOMATOES, ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED..
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK: - LOCATED BETWEEN COFFEE STATION AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA INFORMED MANAGER THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC/SITE TO ENSURE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ONSITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK, LOCATED BETWEEN FRONT COFFEE STATION AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SAID AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED PASTRY FOOD ITEMS, COOKIES, ETC, STORED ON FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER, FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE/SELECTION WITH OUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDED ON LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON: -COFFEE MAKER AND ESPRESSO MAKER AT COFFEE PREP SIDE. -ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BETWEEN FRONT COFFEE STATION AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA,TO DUMP/DISCARD WASTE WATER USED TO PREPARE COFFEE BEVERAGE/S. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 1 DUMP/SERVICE SINK FOR DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE, ICE, ETC. AT FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS, IN ALL EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS, SUCH AS REFRIGERATORS, COOLERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DE-CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Nov 13, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES IN WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR PREP AREA FOR COFFEE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR HOLES ABOVE HANDSINK. NOTED MISSING CEILING TIES IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.
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Sep 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED COFFEE GRINDING AREA AT REAR FOOD PREP COUNTER WITH COFFEE GRINDS ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE GRINDS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES IN WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR PREP AREA FOR COFFEE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR HOLES ABOVE HANDSINK. NOTED MISSING CEILING TIES IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.
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Dec 1, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND DUMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUMP SINK BASIN,CEILING FANS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COOLERS,TABLES)IN BASEMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN 2ND FL. TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2016
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHER.OBSERVED DISH WASHER SCRATCHING LEG WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND THEN REMOVED CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACK AND ALSO HAD PLASTIC GLOVES ON HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND HAND WASHING.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AND DISH BEING HANDLED AND WASHED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1522771 2/9/15 #45-OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL WRAPPED COOKIES ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOPSINK AND DUMP SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,DINING AND PREP AREA,PREP COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,SILVER WARE BIN,DISH RACKS,CEILING FANS,CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,DISH WASHING,DINING AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS OVER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,BROKEN TILE ABOVE 4- COMP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DINING AREA,WALL AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND TOILETROOMS,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT IN WINDOW SILL IN PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM PIPES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1- COMP MOP SINK LEAKY PIPE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT
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Feb 9, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FRREZERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITARY CONDTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT WITH FAUCET DRIPPING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSEVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. RESTORE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT TO FULL WATER PRESSURE. AREA IS NOT CURRENTLY USED FOR FOOD PREP AT THIS TIME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE TO DRY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED.
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Feb 18, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL 0R PAINT THE RAW WOOD OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER,FIRST FLOOR. CHOPPING BOARD,INSIDE THE REACH IN IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER. MUST CLEAN THE STAIR GOING TO THE 2ND FLOOR AND CLEAN OR VACUUM CARPET RUG ON THE STAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR EXIT DOOR FRAME IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING SMOOTHIE AND COFFEE WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOODS.
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Jun 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DEMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 4, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA FLOOR.
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Jul 7, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bourgeois Pig: the Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bourgeois Pig: the Cafe on file is from May 14, 2021. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bourgeois Pig: the Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bourgeois Pig: the Cafe.

Has Bourgeois Pig: the Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bourgeois Pig: the Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bourgeois Pig: the Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.