Bucktown Beanery — Bucktown Beabery

2158 N Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 1, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 1, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Bucktown Beanery — Bucktown Beabery's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 1, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Sep 1, 2011
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: violation still pending.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: violation still pending.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: violation still pending.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: violation still pending.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: violation still pending.
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Aug 30, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.FOUND NO SOAP AND NO HAND TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SAID SINK AT ALL TIMES,USE HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE//MUST CLEAN,SANITIZED ICE MAKER AND ICE BIN REMOVAL OF MOLD.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SERVICE AREAS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE COOLERS,BREAD TOASTERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS.
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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 THROGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS AT REAR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE, ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bucktown Beanery — Bucktown Beabery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bucktown Beanery — Bucktown Beabery on file is from Sep 1, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bucktown Beanery — Bucktown Beabery?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bucktown Beanery — Bucktown Beabery.

Has Bucktown Beanery — Bucktown Beabery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bucktown Beanery — Bucktown Beabery have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bucktown Beanery — Bucktown Beabery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.