Chef Burger Bistro
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2016
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Score
Chef Burger Bistro appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2013. The most recent visit was on Jun 16, 2016. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that Chef Burger Bistro's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 16, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Chef Burger Bistro on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jun 16, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN HOLSTER AT THE BAR TO REMOVE RED DISCOLORATION BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND THE CAN OPENER BLADE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES NEXT TO THE CEIILING VENTS ABOVE THE PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SENSOR IS NOT WORKING ON THE WASHBOWL SINK ON THE FAR LEFT SIDE IN THE MEN'S BATHROMOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SENSOR TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. 2 OTHER SINKS IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED WASHROOM ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AT THIS TIME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HOOD VENT ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS NOT VENTILATING AT FULL CAPACITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTER AND CALL MAINTENANCE TO PROVIDE FULL VENTILATION ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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May 12, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH BEING STORED WITHOUT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAGS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF OYSTERS BEING STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAGS ATTACHED. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM COMTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER BRUSH TO CLEAN THE MULTI USE WATER CONTAINERS ON SITE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT EACH ICE BIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 8, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH MOLD AND A RED SUBSTANCE. ALSO OBSERVED THE HOSES WITH A RED SUBSTANCE ON AND INSIDE OF THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE HOSES. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)
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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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND 10 FLYING AROUND THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA WITH THE DOOR OPEN ALLOWING APPROXIMATELY 4-5 FRUIT FLIES INTO THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 85.0F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS AND CEILING VENTS ON THE 1 ST FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND CEILING VENTS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTARINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Dec 24, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DID NOT SEE CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISIS OR ON THE MENU. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER ON 2ND FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER 2ND FLOOR BAR COUNTERTOP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chef Burger Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chef Burger Bistro on file is from Jun 16, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chef Burger Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chef Burger Bistro.
Has Chef Burger Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chef Burger Bistro 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 Chef Burger Bistro 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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