Mccormick Place- Lakeside Center- Savor — Bistro 23/Lakeside Cafe/East Kitchen
Last inspected: May 23, 2024
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Going back to 2011, Mccormick Place- Lakeside Center- Savor — Bistro 23/Lakeside Cafe/East Kitchen has 19 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 23, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
May 23, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CFM'S ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 18, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRIME UNDERNEATH AND AROUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 13, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING GAUGE FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF RESIDENTIAL GRADE WAREWASHING MACHINE, UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROPER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE(180F). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN BASEMENT PREP AREA/LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TOILET PAPER IN ALL RESTROOMS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA OF BASEMENT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (87.0F), OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (RANGE OF 71F-74.5F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND RESTORE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE TO MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRIME UNDERNEATH AND AROUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
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Aug 5, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR AREA AT BURGER STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANF MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 7, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 31, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STARBUCKS FOOD PREP AREA BY THE SHELF AND BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 10, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET NECK LEAKING IN THE LAKE SIDE CAFE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR BEHIND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE LAKESIDE CAFE NEEDS CLEANING. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE EAST KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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Dec 12, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING TILES TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 20, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE WHERE FOOD HANDLERS WERE HANDLING FOOD IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT CORNER UNDER PREP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTICED SEVERAL MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE OF SAME AREA. MUST REMOVED CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OF EAST KITCHEN BY OVENS AND SALAD STATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER STORED IN UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT LAKESIDE CAFE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 7, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPT. 29, 2016. STILL FOUND NUMEROUS (EIGHTY OR MORE) MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE EAST KITCHEN LAUNDRY ROOM, MOP CLOSET AND MAIN KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR AND IN CORNER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE KITCHEN AND OTHER AREAS AS MENTIONED. KITCHEN IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE KITCHEN UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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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: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE WHERE DROPPINGS FOUND.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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: FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE EAST KITCHEN ON THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS, STORAGE ROOMS, VENDOR STORAGE CAGES AND THE LAUNDRY ROOM. ONE DEAD MOUSE OBSERVED ON A GLUE BOARD NEXT TO A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO FOUND SOME DOORS WITH WORN DOOR SWEEPS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SWEEPS WHERE NEEDED ON OUTER DOORS TO THE BUILDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 ABOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: (LAKESIDE CENTER, STARBUCKS, BISTRO 23) FOUND A LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF ONE HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPES ELBOW. FOUND LEAKING AT THE FAUCET ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET.
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Sep 16, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET
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Sep 15, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE AT 52.1F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE DELI SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT PREOPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CRITICL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) BY THE END OF INSPECTION, REFRIGERATION TECH ARRIVED AND REPAIED COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPS, FOUND 30 DELI SANDWICHES ( 10LBS )HELD IN SAID COOLER AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 46.8F-51.1F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD SUCH FOODS AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPS. CRITCAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $300.
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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: INADEQUATE RODENTS CONTROL. FOUND OVER 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND COOLERS AND IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP TETHERED WITH A CABLE TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FREE FOR PROEPR WASHING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
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Sep 26, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EAST KITCHEN----CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EAST KITCHEN----ONE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM WAS NOT WORKING; REPAIR TOILET. (THIS WASHROOM IS USED BY EMPLOYEES ONLY; HAS A CONNECCTING LOCKER ROOM).
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Nov 8, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 29, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND INSIDE DISHMACHINES AT EAST MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EAST MAIN KITCHEN AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/KEEP FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT EAST MAIN KITCHEN AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mccormick Place- Lakeside Center- Savor — Bistro 23/Lakeside Cafe/East Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mccormick Place- Lakeside Center- Savor — Bistro 23/Lakeside Cafe/East Kitchen on file is from May 23, 2024. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mccormick Place- Lakeside Center- Savor — Bistro 23/Lakeside Cafe/East Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Mccormick Place- Lakeside Center- Savor — Bistro 23/Lakeside Cafe/East Kitchen.
Has Mccormick Place- Lakeside Center- Savor — Bistro 23/Lakeside Cafe/East Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mccormick Place- Lakeside Center- Savor — Bistro 23/Lakeside Cafe/East Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mccormick Place- Lakeside Center- Savor — Bistro 23/Lakeside Cafe/East Kitchen 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 Mccormick Place- Lakeside Center- Savor — Bistro 23/Lakeside Cafe/East Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mccormick Place- Lakeside Center- Savor — Bistro 23/Lakeside Cafe/East Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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