Hb Home Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Hb Home Bistro has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Hb Home Bistro was last inspected on Mar 12, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hb Home Bistro dates to Mar 12, 2019.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hb Home Bistro trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. -CRACKS ON WALL (COVING) ON WALLS AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR -CRACKS ON THE STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE SOME SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 4, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 29, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN FOOD PREP AREA UNLABELED. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE bags only,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BY UPRIGHT COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENS NOT MET NO LOGS,RECORS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 24, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVED GREASE AND DIRT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA CRACKED BY 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Oct 23, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: POTS/PANS MUST NOT BE STORED ON DISH MACHINE PLUMBING PIPING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN. CHIPPING PAINT ON WINDOW SILL AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE/REPAINT. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR RUBBER MAID BREAD HOLDER DIRTY. MUST 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: MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Mar 10, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED FOODS IN THE COOLERS WITHOUT A LABEL AND A DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FAN COVER IN THE 1 DOOR STAND UP COOLER, STOVE. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hb Home Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hb Home Bistro on file is from Mar 12, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hb Home Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hb Home Bistro.
Has Hb Home Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hb Home Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hb Home 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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