Bureau Bar and Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2019
90
Score
Going back to 2018, Bureau Bar and Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 19, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Bureau Bar and Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 19, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Bureau Bar and Restaurant on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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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
Aug 19, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED.SMALL BLACK LIVE FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.PEST CONTROL ON SITE FOR SERVICE.
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Aug 16, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (CRAB CAKES, GUACAMOLE, COOKED CHICKEN , FISH BITES, COOKED GREENS, MAC AND CHEESE (CHEESE) IN WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITHOUT PROPER LABELING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABEL (NOT EXCEEDING 7 DAYS ) AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING IN MENU FOR ALL MENU ITEMS ON MENU THAT ARE OFFERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE.. ON SITE 8/16/19 AND OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SMALL BLACK LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE FACILITY..., REAR PREP IN WARE WASHING AREA ON WALLS THROUGHOUT, ON SHELVING IN WARE WASHING AREA,ON STORED UTENSILS, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, ON ALL CARDBOARD BOXES CONTAINING POP SYRUP, ON WALLS BEHIND POP STORAGE RACKS, FLYING THROUGHOUT UTILITY CLOSET IN PREP AREA, AND FLYING THROUGHOUT BAR AREA AROUND ICE BINS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ON WALLS AROUND BAR TELEVISIONS. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2232820 ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS..., -ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. -FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING THIS TIME . MUST PROVIDE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLS IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN BAR AND, ON EQUIPMENT IN BAR.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Aug 9, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS NOTED AT 116F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE TO SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 171F OR ABOVE. TAGGED MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED .
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOCITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR ANY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS WHICH BEGINS AT 3 PM TODAY FOR PREPPING AND OPEN TO PUBLIC @ 5PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNED RECORDS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (CRAB CAKES, GUACAMOLE, COOKED CHICKEN , FISH BITES, COOKED GREENS, MAC AND CHEESE (CHEESE) IN WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITHOUT PROPER LABELING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABEL (NOT EXCEEDING 7 DAYS ) AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING IN MENU FOR ALL MENU ITEMS ON MENU THAT ARE OFFERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION..., THROUGHOUT REAR PREP ESPECIALLY ON WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR WAREWASHING AREA, IN MOP CLOSET SURROUNDING MOP SINK AND BUCKETS, IN UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA, AND IN BAR NEAR LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE PEST CONTROL ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2232820 ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS..., -ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. -FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLS IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN BAR.MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 60.
57
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING THIS TIME . MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 60.
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Nov 6, 2018
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT SEATING AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bureau Bar and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bureau Bar and Restaurant on file is from Aug 19, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bureau Bar and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bureau Bar and Restaurant.
Has Bureau Bar and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bureau Bar and Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bureau Bar and Restaurant 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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