Port & Park Bistro and Bar
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 22 inspections at Port & Park Bistro and Bar, the earliest from 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
Port & Park Bistro and Bar's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, COLD WATER DIAL LOOSE BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK COLD WATER DIAL AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN CONDENSATE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT DISCHARGING ONTO BASEMENT FLOOR AND LEAVING POOLED WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CONDENSATE WATER LINE TO DISCHARGE DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN OR SEWER SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Nov 6, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.12 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS STORED BELOW UNPROTECTED WASTE WATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE NORTH PORTION OF THE BASSEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT/PROVIDE SHIELDING AGAINST ANY POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION FROM OVERHEAD WASTE WATER AND SEWER LINES, OR REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED BELOW.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 - OBSERVED TORN AND MISSING CAULK AT HAND SINK, CREATING GAPS AND A ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CAULK AND PROVIDE AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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90
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS IN BASEMENT TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE FREE OF BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GREY HALF COOLER USED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA TO NOT HAVE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER TO ROUTINELY CHECK AMBIENT INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SCOOPS USED IN DRY STORAGE BINS IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA ON SOUTH SIDE TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS STORED BELOW UNPROTECTED WASTE WATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE NORTH PORTION OF THE BASSEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT/PROVIDE SHIELDING AGAINST ANY POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION FROM OVERHEAD WASTE WATER AND SEWER LINES, OR REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED BELOW.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA TO BE COVERED IN A TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LINER AS WELL AS TAPE. OBSERVED TORN AND MISSING CAULK AT HAND SINK, CREATING GAPS AND A ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TAPE FROM SPLASH GUARD AND REPAIR CAULK AND PROVIDE AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND SEASONING PRESENT IN THE GASKETS OF ALL DOORS ON THE FRONT PREPARATION COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL GASKETS WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, AND TO MAINTAIN FREE OF CRUMBS AND FOOD BUILD UP.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROOF, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES OBTAIN TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE.
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Oct 6, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SIDE DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BIN AT THE BARS.(USING FOOD TRAY FOR LID). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.
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Oct 20, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND THE REAR BAR AND THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED TWO FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND A FOOD PREP TABLE WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. THE HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SAID EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE TOP OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA COOKING LINE WITH DISCOLORATION AND A RUSTY NAIL USED TO KEEP THE CUTTING BOARD IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINE SAID CUTTING BOARD AND REMOVE THE RUSTY NAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE/GUEST ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS RECEPTACLES WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS IN ALL WOMEN AND ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE(S) VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2498007 ISSUED ON 04/09/2021. #39 NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS THROUGHOUT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BINS COVERS. #43 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #47 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPLACE. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT DIRTY AND RUSTY FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND REAR BAR AND THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND A FOOD PREP TABLE WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. THE HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SAID EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE TOP OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA COOKING LINE WITH DISCOLORATION AND A RUSTY NAIL USED TO KEEP THE CUTTING BOARD IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINE SAID CUTTING BOARD AND REMOVE THE RUSTY NAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE/GUEST ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS RECEPTACLES WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS IN ALL WOMEN AND ALL GENDER TOIETROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS THROUGHOUT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BINS COVERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE STORAGE BIN ON ICE WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT SOME AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT REPAINT DIRTY, AND RUSTY FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Aug 18, 2020
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREAS OF THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Oct 30, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.5F WITH TCS FOOD SUCH AS BLUE CHEESE AT 49.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER: SHREDDED CHEESE AT 44.6F, PROSCIUTTO AT 48.2F, BLUE CHEESE AT 49.1F, COOKED FARRO (GRAIN) AT 86F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. 8 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $40.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN STOCK, COOKED LENTILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL WITH EXPIRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN/DISH AND THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO PREP STATION HAND WASHING SINKS WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND DISHES BEING WASHED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING STATION. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL DAIRY COOLER LOCATED AT THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO PREP STATION. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER SEWER LINES DIRECTLY ABOVE A BASEMENT FOOD COOLER. MUST RELOCATE COOLER OR COMPLETELY ENCASE LINES WITH A SOLID CASING OR PROVIDE A CEILING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO PREP STATION WITH EXPOSED, RAW PRESSED WOOD. RAW WOODEN SHELVING FOR THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND RAW SHELVING ON MILK CRATES AT THE COFFEE STATION. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE COMPLETELY PAINTED, SEALED, NON-ABSORBENT.----OBSERVED PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING ON VARIOUS METAL EQUIPMENT AT THE SOUTH BAR. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST INSIDE THE COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO PREP AREA WITH EXPOSED BRICK. OPEN HOLES CREVICES IN UNEVEN BRICK. MUST SEAL ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL AT THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND KITCHEN MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/CHIPPING PLASTER.MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- MISSING WALL WITH EXPOSED RAW BRICK, WOOD AND WASTE WATER PIPING IN THE STAIRWAY TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL.----MISSING CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING.----RAW WOODEN FLOORING LEADING FROM 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL.----HOLES IN THE WALL SURROUNDING THE PIPING/NOZZLE OF THE BASEMENT MOP SINK. MUST SEAL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OPERABLE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS.
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Nov 9, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOODS ON MENU THAT PERTAIN TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOUND PRINTED ON THE MENU WERE NOT NOTED OR DISCLOSED. MUST DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE TRAY LINE,REPLACE.NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN IN BAR AREA,REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES AND RUSTY EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA, REPAIR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BLACK AND DEEP CUTS AT SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD AT TRAY LINE (EAST SITE),MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE WEST STORAGE/FURNACE AREA IN BASEMENT AREA (UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND LITTER) THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. KEEP AREA CLEAN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER DISH MACHINE,UNDER SHELVES ETC. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OR RELOCATE SAID UNIT. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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47
May 26, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINE WATERLINES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE CLUTTERED.(OLD BOXES, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Nov 17, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION FAN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST 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 RUSTY EXTERIOR WALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ONE DEAD BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED BULBS. OBSERVED BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT COFFEE STATION AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUID-UP ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALL BEHIND AND NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Apr 21, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/4/15 REPORT#1424926.(32) 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.(35)OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLSIN PREP AREA ABOVE/BEHIND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS. (45)NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUID-UP ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALL BEHIND AND NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 22, 2015
Recent Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/08/15
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/08/15
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/08/15
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/08/15
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Jun 8, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA ABOVE/BEHIND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 4, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: COFFEE STATION AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH NO RUNNING HOT WATER, WATER TEMPERATURE 60.0 F AT THIS SINK. FOUND ALL OTHER SINKS ON PREMISES WITH RUNNING HOT WATER ABOVE 110 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL, WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMAL OF 85 F BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. ESTABLISHMENT IS PUT ON 48 HOUR WORK AROUND NOTICE BY CDPH.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WITH ORGINAL CITY FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STANDING LIQUID INSIDE UNUSED CHEST FREEZER (MIDDLE FREEZER) IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR 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 HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA ABOVE/BEHIND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 15, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (OPM-CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES (50-100PPM- CHLORINE). UNIT WAS TAGGED ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION 8/15/2014 REPORT #1493287 BUT FACILITY FAILED TO CONTACT DEPARTMENT TO REMOVE TAG BEFORE USING MACHINE. UNIT WAS REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 100PPM CHLORINE BY 10/16/2014 WHEN THE REPORT WAS FINISHED AND DROPPED OFF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTER ITEMS FROM BOTH BASEMENT AREAS TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING AND PREVENT PEST/RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BY MY THERMOMETER WAS 52.7F AND 52F BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED STEAKS, CHICKEN AND PORCHOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE COLDHOLDING COOLER AT 53.7F. OBSERVED BRAISED BEEF AT 48.7F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATARILY DISCARDED 38# OF FOOD WORTH $1,000. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED. FOUND CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING AIR DUCT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND OBSERVED CONSENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE WATER LINE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS WERE DRIPPING CONDENSATION DIRECTLY ONTO FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS. THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES STORED UNDER THE AIR DUCT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR HAS BEEN TAGGED AND FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT OF THE AIR DUCT UNTIL THE UNIT IS FIXED. THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT; FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE STORED AWAY FROM THE LEAKY WATER LINE AND THAT SECTION OF THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS WILL BE TAGGED. BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS WERE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH WALK-IN COOLER UNITS SERVICED SO THAT CONDENSATION IS NO LONGER DRIPPING ONTO FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. FOOD STORAGE SECTIONS OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS HAVE BEEN TAGGED AND FOOD ITEMS CANNOT BE STORED ON OR UNDER TAGGED AREAS UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF LETTUCE, KALE, EGGS, AND SCHAIRD AT 7# WORTH $30 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (OPM-CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES (50-100PPM- CHLORINE). UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE PROPERLY SANITIZING MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. MUST PROPERLY SET UP THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE POTATO SLICER TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING CUTOUT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH EITHER A VENT OR CEILING TILE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TOO LONG TO PROPERLY FILL THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EITHER A SHORTER FAUCET HEAD OR AN ELBOW ATTACHMENT TO ALLOW PROPER FILLING OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 29, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GAPS ON FLOOR AT COFFEE STATION INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. DIRTY AND UN CLEANABLE WOOD FLOOR PROVIDED AT STORAGE AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER(FIRST FLOOR),FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RUST FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEANABLE,NEED TO BE REPLACED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.FIRST FLOOR UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BRICK WALL ON BAR AREA NOT SEALED,SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE A SMOOTH DEBRIS ARE RESEALED FROM WALL.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. PEELING PAINT BEHIND MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND RE-APPLY CAULK SMOOTHLY AT SAID AREA. WALL BEHIND POTATOES CUTTER SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. BROKEN WALL AND CEILING AT STORAGE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER WERE FOOD PRODUCTS AREA STORED(BREAD)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS DIRTY WITH DUST AND INSECTS,NEXT TO IT LIGHT SHIELD IS CRACKED. TWO DEAD BULBS UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD,REPLACE CRACKED SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNED BULBS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREAD FAUCET IS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THREAD FAUCET. WATER PIPE IS LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Aug 22, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-21-12,REPORT # 1313348 #32-ICE BIN COVER NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER THAT FITS THE ICE BIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 STILL TODAY, NO LID IS PROVIDE FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GAPS ON FLOOR AT COFFEE STATION INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. DIRTY AND UN CLEANABLE WOOD FLOOR PROVIDED AT STORAGE AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER(FIRST FLOOR),FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RUST FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEANABLE,NEED TO BE REPLACED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.FIRST FLOOR UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA,OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT DUE TO NO CEILING ONLY WOOD. PROVIDED A CEILING WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OR RELOCATE UNIT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BRICK WALL ON BAR AREA NOT SEALED,SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE A SMOOTH DEBRIS ARE RESEALED FROM WALL.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. PEELING PAINT BEHIND MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND RE-APPLY CAULK SMOOTHLY AT SAID AREA. WALL BEHIND POTATOES CUTTER SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. BROKEN WALL AND CEILING AT STORAGE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER WERE FOOD PRODUCTS AREA STORED(BREAD)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS DIRTY WITH DUST AND INSECTS,NEXT TO IT LIGHT SHIELD IS CRACKED. TWO DEAD BULBS UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD,REPLACE CRACKED SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNED BULBS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER PIPE IS LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND BY THE HOOD OF PREP AREA, HAS A BUILD UP OF DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UN THREAD FAUCET IS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THREAD FAUCET.
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Dec 21, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN COVER NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER THAT FITS THE ICE BIN.
32
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CALIBRATED STEM THERMOMETERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MANSORY DEBRI AND SHELVING MSUT BE REMOVED FROM THE OUTSIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Port & Park Bistro and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Port & Park Bistro and Bar on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Port & Park Bistro and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Port & Park Bistro and Bar.
Has Port & Park Bistro and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Port & Park Bistro and Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Port & Park Bistro and Bar 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 Port & Park Bistro and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Port & Park Bistro and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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