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Stelio's Bottles & Bites

19 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2023
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Stelio's Bottles & Bites, the earliest from 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 17, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A KNIFE AND CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS/DISHES IN A CLEAN LOCATION AWAY FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
44
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER (SUGAR) CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
37
86
May 10, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2019
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN,HUMMUS,SLICED DELI MEAT, AIOLI, CHEESE, COUS COUS, TOMATOES,ETC) IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH IMPROPER LABELS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED , FOODS ,PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE BROWN AND GREY SLIMY BUILDUP FLOATING/ MIXED WITH WATER ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF INTERIOR PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF ALREADY MADE CUBED ICE IN BIN , CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16
82
Sep 6, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO EVENTS THE INVOLVE VOMITING OR DIARRHEA ONTO SURFACE INSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3.304.12(E) OBSERVED ICE SCOPE BEING STORED ON A TOWEL ON THE TOP OF THE ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP, AND MAINTAIN.
43
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5.205.15 MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCED TO MAINTAIN.
51
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3.302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE ROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
37
70
Nov 30, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
38
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stelio's Bottles & Bites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stelio's Bottles & Bites on file is from Mar 17, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stelio's Bottles & Bites?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Stelio's Bottles & Bites.

Has Stelio's Bottles & Bites' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Stelio's Bottles & Bites have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Stelio's Bottles & Bites 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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