Bow Truss
Last inspected: May 29, 2015
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Inspectors have visited Bow Truss five times, with records going back to 2012. On May 29, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since May 29, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Bow Truss trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
May 29, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS OR FOLLOWING GOOD HYGENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED CASH HANDLING WITH WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO TOUCHING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, OBSERVED CHANGING GLOVES WITHOUT HANDWASHING, AND OBSERVED HANDLING GARBAGE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY AND AT EVERY POSSIBLE POINT OF CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS FROM WALL TO WALL AND CORNER TO CORNER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP/DISHROOM WITH VERY LOW LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE LIGHTING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO REAR PREP AREA/DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SO PROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES ARE FOLLOWED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION PROVIDED, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE AT FRONT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.
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Nov 4, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: KEGS USED FOR ICED COFFEE MUST BE REDUCED IN SIZE IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO COMPLETELY BE SUBMERGEBLY IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE BRIGHTER LIGHTING AT REAR OVER THE ICE MAKER,3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK,FOUND NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FRONT SERVICE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE ROASTING COFFEE MUST WEAR A BEARD HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND AND ROASTING COFFEE BEANS.
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Oct 29, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. ALSO,OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE ROASTING COFFEE CONSTANTLY PLACING TRAY OF COFFEE BEANS FROM ROASTING MACHINE DIRECTLY ONTO NOSE FOR SMELL MUST AVOID SAID TRAY TO COME IN CONTACT WITH FACE/NOSE. THE BARRIER AT FRONT MUST ALWAYS BE IN PLACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC OR FURTHER LEGAL ACTION WILL TAKE PLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: FOUND THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A COPY OF CURRENT I.D.P.H. LICENSE,AND A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING ALL THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING TRASH UNABLE TO CLOSE AT THIS TIME.MUST NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE AND BETTER MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST FEED/HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: KEGS USED FOR ICED COFFEE MUST BE REDUCED IN SIZE IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO COMPLETELY BE SUBMERGEBLY IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE BRIGHTER LIGHTING AT REAR OVER THE ICE MAKER,3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK,FOUND NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FRONT SERVICE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE ROASTING COFFEE MUST WEAR A BEARD HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND AND ROASTING COFFEE BEANS.
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Jun 21, 2012
License
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: MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING AT ENTRANCE IN FRONT DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bow Truss last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bow Truss on file is from May 29, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bow Truss?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bow Truss.
Has Bow Truss' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bow Truss have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bow Truss means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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