Bureau Bar and Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2020, Bureau Bar and Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. Bureau Bar and Restaurant was last inspected on Jun 4, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR BROKEN IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SOME FORM OF BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FEED, BREEDING AND HARBORING OF INSECTS.
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Aug 9, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 1, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS AROUD OUTDOOR DUMPSTERS AND SOILED GREASE TRAP ON TOP OF CONTAINER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIM SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE, THAT IS IN CONTACT WITH ICE THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION. FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SALMON IN REACH IN COOLER STILL IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN DISHWARE ABOVE THE EXPEDITE PREP-LINE IS FACING UPWARD. FACILITY MUST INVERT CLEAN DISHWARE SO FOOD CONTACT SURFACE IS NOT EXPOSED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GASKETS ON THE PREP-LINE COOLER DOOR NEAR DISH MACHINE, IS DAMAGED. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ON BOTH PREP-LINE UNITS ARE SEVERLY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES INCLUDING PREP-COOLER DOORS AND DOOR HANDLES IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR DRAINS UNDER FOOD PREP SINK AND DISH MACHINE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTING FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING IN ORDER TO MONITOR CLEANLINESS AND INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITY.
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Feb 15, 2022
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO WASTE CAN AT HANDSINK AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED AT PREP AREA AND BAR AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 27, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WATER TEMP AT HANDSINKS AND THREE COMP SINK BETWEEN 79-89F. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS IS 100F AND AT THE THREE COMP SINK 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 35 FRUIT FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BY THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT TO REMOVE GREASE ON UNIT, REMOVE ANY TRASH FROM GROUND BEHIND DUMPSTER AND CLOSE ALL LIDS TO DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE WHERE NEEDED.
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Jun 15, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 8, 2021
Complaint
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 0PPM, DISH WASHER WAS ACTIVELY WASHING DISHES AT THE DISH MACHINE. INSPECTOR CHECKED THE SANITIZER BOTTLE AND THERE WAS NOT ANY SANITIZER IN THE BOTTLE. MANAGER REPLACE SANITIZER BOTTLE WITH A NEW BOTTLE OF SANITIZER AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 100PPM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS TEST THE SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ENSURE PROPER SANITATION OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN A 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 20LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 75F-76F, 10 DOZEN EGGS AT 55F-60F AND 5 GALLONS OF MILK AT 68F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 3-302.11 OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING WASHED NEXT TO COOKED PASTA AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER WASH RAW TCS FOODS NEXT TO READY TO EAT TCS FOODS AND TO DISCARD AND DENATURE COOKED PASTA. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID TCS RTE FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 70F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE WITH FOOT NOTE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, LAMB, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE WITH FOOT NOTE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS (SHRIMP) IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN STAGNANT WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) OR IN A REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED BOTTLES OF UNCOVERED WATERS AT THE FRONT BAR AND LOCATED BY THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OPENED BOTTLES OF WATER BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR PROVIDE LIDS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ON SHELVES UNDER SEWER PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE ANYTHING UNDER SEWER PIPES AND REMOVE SHELVES FROM UNDER THE SEWER PIPES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN ICE BIN BY BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE PROPERLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL OF THE HANDLES FOR THE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE OVENS AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER TWO HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED TAPED CARDBOARD ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED HOOD FILTER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS, WAIT AND BAR STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Jul 9, 2020
License
No violations found.
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Jul 7, 2020
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE NOR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT. MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND 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 Jun 4, 2024. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bureau Bar and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Bureau Bar and Restaurant.
Has Bureau Bar and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bureau Bar and Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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.
How often is Bureau Bar and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bureau Bar and Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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