Geb — Graham Elliot Bistro
Last inspected: Jan 11, 2018
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Across the available record, Geb — Graham Elliot Bistro has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 11, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Geb — Graham Elliot Bistro dates to Jan 11, 2018.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
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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Inspection History
Jan 11, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 28, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREAS, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS, AND EQUIPMENT NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINTATION DURING STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT: OBSERVED WASTE WATER AND SEWAGE LINES UNCOVERED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE WASTE WATER AND SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT EITHER WITH AN INCAPSULATION OR WRAP TO PROTECT ITEMS AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE DUMPSTER AND GREASE STORAGE CORAL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR ON THE NORTH END OF BAR TO PROTECT STORAGE ITEMS STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYER ON THE RIHT SIDE IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND SPLATTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK CEILING NOTED IN 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO BE FINISHED IN A LIGHT COLOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR PROPER RESTRAINT
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Jun 14, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: PREP TABLES AND MEAT SLICER LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTE LINE PIPES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM SAME AREA. PREP AREAS CAN NOT BE LOCATED UNDER WASTE LINE PIPES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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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: OVER 20 LIVE FLIES NOTED IN FRONT BAR AND PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. NUMEROUS DEAD FLIES NOTED ALONG LEDGE AND WALL AT BAR AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF WALL AND DISHMACHINE LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARD WORN WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT FRONT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK CEILING NOTED IN 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO BE FINISHED IN A LIGHT COLOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING (LOCATED IN PREP AREA). INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR PROPER RESTRAINT.
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Sep 18, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE RESTROOMS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Jun 5, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKEED AND/OR PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ON PREMISES TOO LARGE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMALLER BOARDS OR HAVE THE LARGE ONE CUT DOWN MAKING IT SMALL ENOUGH TO BE SUBMERGED IN ALL COMOARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR IN THE DISH MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CUTTING BOARD, ICE MACHINE, AND EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT IN AREAS NEAR TO AND INCLUDING WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS WHERE PRESENT. REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE WINE ROOM. SEAL LARGE OPENINGS IN BRICK WALL IN AREA ACROSS FROM EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTALL SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA OR INSTALL SHATTER RESISTENT BULBS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN WINE ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WHEEL BASES ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL IN WINE ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTIATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. PIPES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA APPEAR TO BE WASTE PIPES. MUST SEAL ALL PIPES. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR.
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Apr 25, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT MIDDLE SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL BRICK WALLS IN DINING AREA AND BY TOILET ROOMS-MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Geb — Graham Elliot Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Geb — Graham Elliot Bistro on file is from Jan 11, 2018. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Geb — Graham Elliot Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Geb — Graham Elliot Bistro.
Has Geb — Graham Elliot Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Geb — Graham Elliot Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Geb — Graham Elliot 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.
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