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Boutique Bites

5717 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Catering
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2014
86
Score
Low Risk

Boutique Bites has been inspected seven times since 2010. Boutique Bites was last inspected on Apr 8, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Boutique Bites's record stops at Apr 8, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Toilet room doors self closing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Boutique Bites is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT THE MAIN COOKING/GRILLING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
33
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR SO AS TO BEIN WORKING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Feb 11, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2011
Task Force Liquor Catering
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning, floor in rear storage areas behind hot water heater needs detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling above walk in cooler had gap, peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed. Peeling paint in dry storage closet shall be repair/sealed, wall in hallway had hole/gap, shall be repair/sealed.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canpopy had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen areas need cleaning.
38
86
Jun 25, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2010
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Several holes noted in walls in furnace room. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint walls. Window in toilet room not protected. Instructed to provide 16inch mesh screen over window to prevent insects,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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90
Jun 9, 2010
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boutique Bites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boutique Bites on file is from Apr 8, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boutique Bites?

Across the inspection record, “toilet room doors self closing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boutique Bites.

Has Boutique Bites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boutique Bites have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boutique Bites 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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