Little Bucharest Bistro — Mis Mole
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2022
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Little Bucharest Bistro — Mis Mole 17 times, with records going back to 2010. On Mar 2, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 2, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up eight times.
Little Bucharest Bistro — Mis Mole's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 2, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REMINDER STATEMENT , BUT NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS INFORMING PATRONS THAT CERTAIN FOOD ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED MORTARS (MOLCAJETES) IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE FIRST FLOOR MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. MUST ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAVE THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD FOR DESCRIBING HOW THE ESTABLISHMENT IS IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE VACCINATION MANDATE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WRITTEN RECORD OF HOW THE ESTABLISHMENT WILL IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE THE VACCIANTION MADATE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF HOW THE ESTABLISHMENT IS ENSURING THAT EMPLOYEES ABIDE BY THE VACCINATION MANDATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECORD FOR EMPLOYEES RELATING TO THEIR VACCINATION STATUS TO SHOW THEY ARE ADHERING TO THE VACCINE MANDATE.
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Nov 29, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOTE CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2401417 DATED 9/18/2020: #58 " NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS. MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 URINALS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM UNABLE TO BE FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sep 18, 2020
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SMALL BASEMENT PREP ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BOX FREEZERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING. 4-204.12-- MISSING LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE A LID. 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, OUTDOOR GRILL, WOOD PALLETS, CUT TREE LOGS AND DEBRIS PILED ON THE REAR PATIO/GARBAGE CORRAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. 6-201.11--- PAINTED BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH PEELING, DAMAGED PAINT/BRICK. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OWNER AND AN EMPLOYEE AT THE HOST STAND INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING. MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS. CITATION ISSUED. 7-28-060.
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Jun 30, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, OUTDOOR GRILL, WOOD PALLETS, CUT TREE LOGS AND DEBRIS PILED ON THE REAR PATIO/GARBAGE CORRAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. 6-201.11--- PAINTED BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH PEELING, DAMAGED PAINT/BRICK. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14--- NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SMALL BASEMENT PREP ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-401.11-- BOX FREEZERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING. 4-204.12-- MISSING LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE A LID. 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 22, 2020
Complaint
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 27 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE SANITIZER DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. 0 PPM CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY OPERATING AND SANITIZING AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. MACHINE WAS NOTED BEING PLUGGED IN WITH WATER IN ITS INTERNAL WASHING RESERVOIR. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY REACHES A SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 180F ON THE EXTERNAL GAUGE AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ON TOP OF PREPARED FOODS AND ON UPPER SHELVING ABOVE ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS. EGGS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD 24 HOURS MUST HAVE EXPIRATION DATES ON LABELS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS RAW SEAFOOD CEVICHE AND SEARED TUNA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE REPORTS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON PREMISES. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON PREMISES DATED 3-20-19. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR REVIEW INCLUDING A CURRENT COPY OF THE PEST CONTROL STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA UNABLE TO DRAIN. SINK FOUND COMPLETED CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR BASEMENT PREP ROOM AND REPAIR SINK TO PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO MONITOR SANITIZING LEVELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ANY OF THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SHELVING MUST ALLOW FLOORS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE POROUS BRICKS AND BLOCKS OF RAW WOOD TO PROP UP PLUMBING UNDER THE BASEMENT TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BOX FREEZERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE A LID.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWEL FOR LINER IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOOD ENCRUSTED, RUSTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST BE CLEANED/REPLACED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.----MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH NOTED THREADED NOZZLE FOR HOSE ATTACHMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, OUTDOOR GRILL, WOOD PALLETS, CUT TREE LOGS AND DEBRIS PILED ON THE REAR PATIO/GARBAGE CORRAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PAINTED BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH PEELING, DAMAGED PAINT/BRICK. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT WOODEN PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 27, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OULINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFIRGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFIRGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 15, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 23, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND A DRY STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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: OBSERVED A 5 INCH HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE BASEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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May 25, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Apr 6, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE-PAINT WOODEN SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 26, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS DAMAGED WITH 4 INCH LARGE OPENINGS; NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND OBSERVED(1) DEAD RAT UNDER THE GREASE CONTAINER WITH APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED SAID AREAS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEAD RAT,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD AND RE-PAINT WOODEN SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREA,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ETC.,AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ON REAR EXTERIOR WALL WHERE GROUND FLOOR AND WALL MEET AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND MAINTAINED TO 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND WAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Mar 20, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING NOTED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES AT REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREAS, MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA, NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Feb 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING NOTED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES AT REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREAS, MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA, NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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May 31, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER HAS DATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL,PROVIDE NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON EACH CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IST FLOOR, AND ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR, WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET TO STORE STOCKS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ITEMS/STOCKS TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Nov 15, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST NOTED ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SOUTH WALL BEHIND EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT 2ND PREP AREA; ALSO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT 2ND PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND FAUCET FOR SAME SINK IN THE KITCHEN; ALSO REPAIR PIPES UNDER 2PART SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN AND 2PART SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND FURNACE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jul 16, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELF AND SIDE COUNTER, ALSO THE SMALL REACH IN FREEZER (BOTTOM) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ABOVE ITEMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 THE P-TRAP LEAKING AT BASEMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE .
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Bucharest Bistro — Mis Mole last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Bucharest Bistro — Mis Mole on file is from Mar 2, 2022. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Bucharest Bistro — Mis Mole?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Little Bucharest Bistro — Mis Mole.
Has Little Bucharest Bistro — Mis Mole's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Little Bucharest Bistro — Mis Mole have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little Bucharest Bistro — Mis Mole 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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