Bow & Stern Oyster Bar
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2014
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Score
Across the available record, Bow & Stern Oyster Bar has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 26, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Bow & Stern Oyster Bar's record stops at Jun 26, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food in original container, properly labeled”, which has been cited two times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bow & Stern Oyster Bar is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jun 26, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN WEST BAR.
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Jul 27, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Pending see report.
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Jun 19, 2012
Routine
12 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 8 LIVE DRAIN FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT AT 3- COMP SINK,SUMP PUMP & DINING AREA.ALSO REAR DOOR SWEEP WORN NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/19/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED TRASH,CANS,ETC STUFFED INSIDE & HANGING FROM SIDES OF GREASE CONTAINER & LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE TRASH,HAVE LID TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (POTATO,STEAKS,ASPRAGUS,)IS BEING PREPARED & HANDLED AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP COOLER.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA & BAR AREA,RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STORED EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,DIPPING WELL,GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,OVEN,STOVE,FILTERS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,VENTILATION VENTS & LIGHT SHIELDS,FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,COAT CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY FAUCET AT 1ST FL 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,DISH STORAGE ROOM.
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Sep 23, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND INTERIOR CABINET TO COOKING FRYER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ARTICLES 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, AND PROVIDE SHELVING TO BE STORE ARTICLES NICE AND NEATLY
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Jul 29, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15# OF MUSSELS WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG IN PLACE AS REQUIRED-PRODUCT DISCARDED,DENATURED-TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$37.00.
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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: 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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS FOOD PREP,BASEMENT AREAS,DISHROOM,REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND WASTE GRREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. DRIPPING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE ON GROUND--POTENTIAL PEST FEED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREAS,CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEP CUTS IN FOOD PREP,MUST SUPPLY SPLASHGUARD AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST FINISH CEILING IN BASEMENMT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP,NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Jul 1, 2010
No Entry
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bow & Stern Oyster Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bow & Stern Oyster Bar on file is from Jun 26, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bow & Stern Oyster Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bow & Stern Oyster Bar.
Has Bow & Stern Oyster Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bow & Stern Oyster Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bow & Stern Oyster Bar 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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