Dorothy's Bistro

3524 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

American

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Dorothy's Bistro has six inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dorothy's Bistro is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2024

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND SOME CLUTTER AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.(TOOLS,ETC.)MUST REMOVE.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND THE MOP SINK AND HVAC UNIT IN THE STORAGE CLOSET.

Oct 5, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD FROM THE WALLS IN THE STORAGE ROOMS.

Apr 26, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES PREPARES BRISKET AND FISH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT PREP COUNTER AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Mar 26, 2019

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HELATH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

Mar 21, 2019

License

6 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA SERVICE AND STORAGE CONTAINER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE TO VIEW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HELATH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT(ITEMS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,SIDE AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE A DOOR /EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT ENTRY.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MOPSINK BASIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dorothy's Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dorothy's Bistro on file is from Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dorothy's Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dorothy's Bistro.

Has Dorothy's Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dorothy's Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dorothy's Bistro 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 Dorothy's Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dorothy's Bistro is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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