The Bedford
Last inspected: Jun 7, 2016
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Score
Inspectors have visited The Bedford 12 times, with records going back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 7, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Bedford dates to Jun 7, 2016.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 7, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOSE COVERS UNDER THE MAIN BAR WITH FOOD LIQUID INSTRUCTED TO 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: EAST CEILING WALL INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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May 31, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NO SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDED WITH FRESH OYSTERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.SHELL FISH TAG MUST REMAIN WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL IS FINISHED,THEN TAG MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 5,VALUE 160 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE (MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND INTO ICE BIN WHERE ICE IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FULL PLASTIC CONTAINER OF DISCHARGE WATER UNDER THE IE BIN AT PARTY ROOM. NEED TO PROVIDE A DISCHARGE HOSE AT ICE BIN IN PARTY / RENTAL ROOM,MUST DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOSE COVERS UNDER THE MAIN BAR WITH FOOD LIQUID INSTRUCTED TO 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: EAST CEILING WALL INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Sep 8, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER BOTTLES WITH NARROW NECKS MUST BE REPLACED. NECK MUST BE WIDE ENOUGH TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN SAME AREA IN NEED OF GROUT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN WALL AT DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCETS ON 2 COMP AND 3 COMP SINKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 27, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER BOTTLES WITH NARROW NECKS MUST BE REPLACED. NECK MUST BE WIDE ENOUGH TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN SAME AREA IN NEED OF GROUT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN WALL AT DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCETS ON 2 COMP AND 3 COMP SINKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN MEN WASHROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL UTILITY SINK FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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May 21, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bins in both bar areas not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers for all ice bins.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cutting boards not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in dry goods storage room not maintained. Instructed to seal floor surface.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Door leading to building common hallway area not maintained. Instructed to install door sweep across bottom of door.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Private bar area not provided with exposed handsink. Instructed to install handsink with hot and cold running water.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Supplies not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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May 14, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dishwashing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in three compartment sink(right side) water coming up from air gap floor drain. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and/or drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensil not table not properly stored. Instructed to have silverware coveredand/or wrapped or supply utensils to customers when needed.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bins in both bar areas not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers for all ice bins.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cutting boards and exhaust hood filters not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor in dry goods storage room not maintained. Instructed to seal floor surface.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Door leading to building common hallway area not maintained. Instructed to install door sweep across bottom of door.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Private bar area not provided with exposed handsink. Instructed to install handsink with hot and cold running water.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in cooolers in bar area. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Supplies not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Jun 7, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 22, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF PORTION SIZED MUSSELS HELD IN WALK-IN-COOLER LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOOD PRODUCTS-APPROXIMATELY 18#'s ,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$500.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYER,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE SOUTH WALL BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT BULBS OVER THE COOKLINE NOT SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS INCLUDING OVER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE,FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ARTICLES.
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May 14, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 4, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 31, 2011
License
1 minor violation.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bedford last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bedford on file is from Jun 7, 2016. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bedford?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Bedford.
Has The Bedford's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bedford have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Bedford 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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