Nouveau Bistro

5301-5303 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

French

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2015

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Nouveau Bistro's record stops at Oct 30, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Nouveau Bistro is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2015

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAPS ON BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BOTH BARS.

Oct 22, 2015

License

4 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: FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE GLASS DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ON BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS. OPEN 1/4 INCH GAPS NOTED. OPEN GAP ON SIDE OF KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR SWEEPS/SEALS TO MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND POST ON PREMISES.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE SMALL WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE PARTY ROOM.

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

Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER ON COOKS LINE MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION COMPLETELY. MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAPS ON BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BOTH BARS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nouveau Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nouveau Bistro on file is from Oct 30, 2015. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Nouveau Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nouveau Bistro have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nouveau Bistro 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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