Cafe Bonhomme and Beatnik on the River
Last inspected: Jul 27, 2018
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Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Cafe Bonhomme and Beatnik on the River stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 27, 2018. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 27, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Cafe Bonhomme and Beatnik on the River on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 27, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU, CHICKEN LIVER PATE, RAW TUNA ENTREE ON DAILY MENU WITH NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON MENU FOR ANY CONSUMPTION OF ANIMAL FOODS THAT ARE RAW, UNDERCOOKED . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR LOWER LEVEL BAR NOT PROTECTED FROM RAIN,PEST,ETC WHEN BAR IS CLOSED OR FROM BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. OBSERVED OPEN AREAS AT CEILING, WALLS. NOT ABLE TO CLOSE AND PROTECT BAR AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN BASEMENT BY WALK IN COOLER AND ICE MACHINE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABLE. PEELING PAINT, HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARNESS FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE
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Jul 25, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINES LOCATED IN THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER AND TESTED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE FOR COFFEE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(c).
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERTURES TCS FOODS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. APPROX 25-LBS OF DOUBLE CUT BEEF RIBEYE STEAKS AT 56.5F,(3) 20 LB PANS OF COOKED MEAT BALLS AT, 54.3F, 57F, 58.F, 4-LB CONTAINER OF COOKED EGGLANT SANDWICES AT 56.F, 5-LBS OF HAM SANDWICHES AT 58.F, APPROX 8-LBS OF COOKED EGGPLANT AT 44.8F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-COS., AT COST APPROX $ 500.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU, CHICKEN LIVER PATE, RAW TUNA ENTREE ON DAILY MENU WITH NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON MENU FOR ANY CONSUMPTION OF ANIMAL FOODS THAT ARE RAW, UNDERCOOKED . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER ON 1 ST FLOOR AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. WALK IN COOLER MUST MAITAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41.F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS OR WALK IN COOLER FOR COLD STORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 738-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR LOWER LEVEL BAR NOT PROTECTED FROM RAIN,PEST,ETC WHEN BAR IS CLOSED OR FROM BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. OBSERVED OPEN AREAS AT CEILING, WALLS. NOT ABLE TO CLOSE AND PROTECT BAR AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNPACKAGED CONDIMENTS,( SLICED LEMONS,FRUITS,MINT,ETC) ON OUTSIDE SERVICE BAR DURING SERVICE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR ALL CONDIMENTS BEING USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN BASEMENT BY WALK IN COOLER AND ICE MACHINE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABLE. PEELING PAINT, HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARNESS FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE
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Nov 17, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: Observed facility without hot water in basement dish room. Observed hot water temperature of 71.1F at hand sink, and 71.2F at 3 compartment sink in basement. Instructed must have hot water temperature of 85F at hand sink and 110F at 3 compartment sink at all times. Operator repaired during inspection. Plumber on site. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: Observed sewage/waste water back up from floor drain on to floor of dish area. Instructed must repair to allow all waste water to drain properly into floor drain. Must repair, clean and sanitize area. Plumber on site. Drain line repaired during inspection. Sewage waste water now not backing up onto floor. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed drain lines emptying on to basement floor from the following pieces of equipment: 1 door cooler, walk in cooler, and AC unit. Must extend all drain lines to properly empty into floor drains. Must maintain same. Observed space between wall and hand sink. Must re-caulk sink. Observed water leaking from hand sink in basement because hand sink is slanted (not installed properly). Must repair and maintain same.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed several coolers throughout facility without proper thermometers. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units. Must maintain same.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: Observed 8lbs of oysters without proper shellfish tag with product. Instructed all shellfish tags must stay with corresponding product at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded unlabeled oysters during inspection. Operator estimates value to be $50. Critical violation 7-38-005(b).
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Jun 21, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL AREAS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BY DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR. ALSO LOWER WALLS NOT CLEAN IN PREP 1ST FLOOR AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR 1ST FL,BASEMENT BEER COOLER INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING.MUST CLEN/MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 1 LARGE CONTAINER OF LARGE AND SMALL OYSTER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ,WITHOUT SHELFISH TAG IN PLACE.ALSO AT OYSTER BAR OBSERVED 2 KIND OF SHELL OYSTERS ON ICE DISPLAY .TAG NOT WITH EACH SHELLFISH.OBSERVED 3 SHELLFISH TAGS TOGETHER AT THE SIDE OF THE OYSTER DISPLAY.UNABLE TO KNOW WHAT TAGS WAS FOR WHAT OYSTERS ON DISPLAY.INSTRUCTED THAT SHELLFISH TAG MUST STAY WITH SHELLFISH UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND MAINTAIN THERE AFTER ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.ALL SHELLFISH REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005B2.APPOX 70LBS-COST APPROX $500.00
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. LOW TEMP CHLORINE SANITIZER DISH MACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT LEAST 50PPM.DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED UNTIL CDPH IS CONTACTED.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCETS DONT WORK.WATER AVAILABLE HOWEVER WATER ACCESSIBLE ONLY FROM UNDERNEATH THE SINK WATER SUPPLY.MUST REPAIR FAUCET HANDLES IN 2-DAYS. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES USE THE HAND SINK AT PREP AREA ACCROSS FROM THE BAR UNTIL REPAIRED.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL AREAS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BY DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR. ALSO LOWER WALLS NOT CLEAN IN PREP 1ST FLOOR AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR 1ST FL,BASEMENT BEER COOLER INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING.MUST CLEN/MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS NOT IN WORKING ORDER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE CALIBRATED AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED 2 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE AT A PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE AT PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 16, 2015
Complaint
5 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: DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AN OPENING MORE THAN 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR ABOVE STATED DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE FROST/BUILD UP AT THE REACH IN FREEZER BOX IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFE RACK HOLDER IN THE SMALL PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALL COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WALL AND THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS NOT IN WORKING ORDER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE CALIBRATED AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED 2 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE AT A PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE AT PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 25, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN DISH ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL OF FOOD SPILLS/SPLASHES ON WALL IN BASEMENT BY DISH WASHER.
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Aug 2, 2011
Routine
3 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SHELVES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES.
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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. WALL TILES MISSING OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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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. OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS(X2)ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Dec 8, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. OPEN SEAMS/GAPS UNDER BEER TAPS & COUNTER AT BAR AREA MUST BE SEALED; CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. ANY SODA/MILK CRATES USED FOR RACKS (FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE) MUST BE REPLACED/REMOVED, FOR EASY CLEANING.
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Sep 29, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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. OPEN SEAMS/GAPS UNDER BEER TAPS & COUNTER, AT BAR, MUST BE SEALED; CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE,
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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. ANY SODA/MILK CRATES USED FOR RACKS (DRY/COLD STORAGE) MUST BE REPLACED/REMOVED, FOR EASY CLEANINNG.
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Sep 22, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/30/09: #32-MUST REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID IN BASEMENT THAT'S IN POOR REPAIR (ALL TAPED-UP); #34-FLOORS ALONG WALLS OF BASEMENT ROOM FOR ICE MACHINE & MOP SINK & UNDER BAR SINK AREA, MUST BE KEPT FREE OF DEBRIS; #33- SODA GUN HOLDERS AT BAR MUST BE KEPT CLEANED.
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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. OPEN SEAMS UNDER BEER TAPS & COUNTER MUST BE SEALED; CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED TO MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. ALL STOCK IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS & AT WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
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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. ANY MILK/SODA CRATES USED FOR RACKS MUST BE REPLACED/REMOVED FOR EASY CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Bonhomme and Beatnik on the River last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Bonhomme and Beatnik on the River on file is from Jul 27, 2018. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Bonhomme and Beatnik on the River?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cafe Bonhomme and Beatnik on the River.
Has Cafe Bonhomme and Beatnik on the River's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Bonhomme and Beatnik on the River have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Bonhomme and Beatnik on the River 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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