Illinois Inst of Technology — the Bog

3241 S Federal St, Chicago, IL 60616

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Illinois Inst of Technology — the Bog has five inspections in the public record. Illinois Inst of Technology — the Bog was last inspected on Aug 19, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYER UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 22, 2016

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 21, 2015

Routine

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: CHIPPED WALL BEHIND KITCHEN PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Feb 21, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND ORGANIZE AREA.

Apr 19, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT BAR AND PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, AND UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, STAINS, AND GREASE BUILDUP.

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. OBSERVED PLYWOOD AT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE SPILLS, STAINS, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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. REPLACE CEILING PANEL IN POOR REPAIR, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT DINING AREA AND ABOVE SODA SYRUP UNITS, CLEAN WALL AROUND SODA SYRUP UNITS, CAULK/SEAL AROUND BRICKS BEHIND FRONT HAND WASH SINK, SEAL AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS INSIDE CABINETS AT BAR AND UNDER REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: ROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM FREEZER INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND DRIP PAN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Illinois Inst of Technology — the Bog last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Illinois Inst of Technology — the Bog on file is from Aug 19, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Illinois Inst of Technology — the Bog?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Illinois Inst of Technology — the Bog.

Has Illinois Inst of Technology — the Bog's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Illinois Inst of Technology — the Bog have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Illinois Inst of Technology — the Bog 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 Illinois Inst of Technology — the Bog inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Illinois Inst of Technology — the Bog is inspected about once every three years on average.

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