The Bandit
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2021
86
Score
Inspectors have visited The Bandit six times, with records going back to 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Bandit dates to Apr 6, 2021.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The Bandit's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 6, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER (FLOUR) IN 1ST FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Jun 14, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3-COMP SINK, ICE BINS, AND HAND-SINK BEHIND THE OUT DOOR PATIO BAR, DRAINING INTO THE STORM SEWER IN THE GROUND. NO APPROVED SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER DISPOSAL SYSTEM (INCLUDING GREASE TRAP) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. 48 HRS TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTLED AND CAPPED COCKTAILS STORED IN BACK BAR COOLERS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PROPER LABEL AND DATE MUST BE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALSO OBSERVED CUSTOM BLOCKS OF ICE, USED FOR COCKTAILS, STORED IN DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITHOUT LABELS OR DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED PLACE SETTINGS (MULTI USE UTENSILS) PRE SET ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET MULTIUSE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PRE SET UTENSILS MUST BE TO PRE WRAP OR RESET AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED. ALSO OBSERVED GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AT BACK BAR AREA AND SERVICE STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT MUTIUSE ITMES MUST BE SOTRED INVERTED/UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN COOLER GASKETS ON BEVERAGE STATION COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GASKETS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR TO MAINTAIN AMBIENT AIR OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE AND BACK SPLASH AREA OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, LARGE BOXES, WINE GLASSES, DISCO ALBUMS, STORED IN CLOSET ADJACENT TO LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN AT TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 11, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 28, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREAS, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS, AND EQUIPMENT NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINTATION DURING STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT: OBSERVED WASTE WATER AND SEWAGE LINES UNCOVERED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE WASTE WATER AND SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT EITHER WITH AN INCAPSULATION OR WRAP TO PROTECT ITEMS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE DUMPSTER AND GREASE STORAGE CORAL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR ON THE NORTH END OF BAR TO PROTECT STORAGE ITEMS STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYER ON THE RIHT SIDE IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND SPLATTER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bandit last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bandit on file is from Apr 6, 2021. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bandit?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Bandit.
Has The Bandit's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Bandit have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Bandit 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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