Bowmans — Monty Gaels
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2019
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Across the available record, Bowmans — Monty Gaels has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 24, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 24, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bowmans — Monty Gaels is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jul 24, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAR WATER BACKFLOWING INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS THEN DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/WATER MUST DRAIN QUICKLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR HINDGES AND DOOR CORNERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 29, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES DAMAGED ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ALONG COOKLINE.
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Mar 22, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICER, EXTERIOR OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF SAME COOLERS AT CORNERS AND RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES DAMAGED ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ALONG COOKLINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR COOLERS.
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Mar 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AT THE SHELVING UNIT LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMUALTION AT THE VENT COVERS ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR AND THE VENT AT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK.
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Oct 26, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 19, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Aug 1, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,
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Nov 14, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER/ GREASE CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WITH DEBRIS ALL OVER THE GROUND AND BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OWNER WENT OUT TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREA OF THE GREASE AND DUMPSTER AREA DURING INSPECTION. SURROUNDING AREAS ARE NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN;FLOOR BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINE IN THE WAIT STATION;FLOOR BEHIND THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MUST SEAL THE GAP ON THE FLOOR ON THE SAME AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/CREVICE ON THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bowmans — Monty Gaels last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bowmans — Monty Gaels on file is from Jul 24, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bowmans — Monty Gaels?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bowmans — Monty Gaels.
Has Bowmans — Monty Gaels' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bowmans — Monty Gaels have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bowmans — Monty Gaels 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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