The Beer Bistro
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2017
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Score
Public records show 14 inspections at The Beer Bistro stretching back to 2010. On Oct 24, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that The Beer Bistro's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 24, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON 1ST. FL. BEER COOLER,MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN 1ST & BASEMENT BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER MEAT AND BEER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,SMOKER,WHEEL BASES OF FRYER,VENTS ON PREP COOLER,BEER & FOOD WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,BASEMENT BEER COOLER,LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES,OVEN,DISH RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN 1ST & BSMT PREP AREAS,WALK IN BEER AND FOOD COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP ,BAR,DISH MACHINE AREA AND NEAR ICE MACHINE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING DIPPING AND WAVERLY IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
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Oct 17, 2017
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WAIT STATION HAND SINK WITHOUT SOAP AND TOWELS,ARTICLES INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN(BOX OF GLASSWARE,HIGH CHAIR SEAT,CLUTTER )A SEALED FLOOR DRAIN COVER ,WATER NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN IT IS POURING ONTO FLOOR.NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS AT 1ST FL. BAR AREA.MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT THIS TIME.FLOOR DRAIN COVER REMOVED FROM FLOOR AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON CEILINGS AND WALLS,SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BAR AREAS,CRAWLING INSIDE OF FLOOR DRAIN AT BASEMENT & 1ST FL. BAR AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/17/17(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,CHILI,SOUP)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP,OVERFLOWING AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE DISH MACHINE TO WASH DISHES UNTIL REPAIRED.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1947116 7/25/16 NOT CORRECTED #34-BASEMENT FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS NOT DRY, WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY. BEER WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, RUST ACCUMULATION AND BUCKLED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT WITH EXCEESIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .#35- WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS,INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON 1ST. FL. BEER COOLER,MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN 1ST & BASEMENT BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER MEAT AND BEER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,SMOKER,WHEEL BASES OF FRYER,VENTS ON PREP COOLER,BEER & FOOD WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,BASEMENT BEER COOLER,LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES,OVEN,DISH RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN 1ST & BSMT PREP AREAS,WALK IN BEER AND FOOD COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AND DSIH MACHINE AREA,NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER ON CEILING IN BASEMENT SEATING AREA,CEILING VENTS AND VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING IN 1ST FL. BAR SEATING AREA,DIPPING AND WAVERLY CEILING IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN 1ST FL. BAR SEATING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & PREP AREA,PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA,CRACKED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN SAME AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING SPRAYER HOLDER AT DISH MACHINE,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES,BOXES FROM FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA
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Jul 25, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 7/18/16 REPORT 1946762 NOT CORRECTED: LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY (OVER 30) STILL REMAIN IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BASEMENT: ON WALLS, SYRUP LINES AND BOXES, AND BEER KEGS. INSTD TO MINIMIZE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS NOT DRY, WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY. BEER WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, RUST ACCUMULATION AND BUCKLED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT WITH EXCEESIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SECTION OF CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR PIZZA PREP LINE, IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Jul 18, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: RAW BEEF STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT VEGTABLES, AND RAW EGGS STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS (LETTUCE, AVOCADOS), IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORED RAW FOODS SEPARATELY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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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: LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED (OVER 40) NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS IN BASEMENT: ON STORAGE CONTAINERS/BOXES, ON WALLS BEHIND SYRUP BOXES AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SURFACES ON GREASE TRAP AND FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES. INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME. 1ST FLOOR EXPOSE HANDSINK, LOOSE FROM WALL AND USING CONTAINER UNDER PIPE TO STABILIZE SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL SINK BASINS IN BASEMENT BAR AREA, ALL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF TRASH BINS IN BASEMENT AREA, 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER MOTORS AND ATTACHED HOUSING, AND BEVERAGE LINES BEHIND BARS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS NOT DRY, WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY. BEER WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, RUST ACCUMULATION AND BUCKLED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT WITH EXCEESIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SECTION OF CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR PIZZA PREP LINE, IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND AT PIPE UNDERNEATH COLD LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Oct 15, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 8, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED, ICE BINS BEHIND UPSTAIRS BAR, WITH ICE INSIDE AND WITHOUT ICE COVERS FOR THE ICE BIN. ALSO OBSERVED A MOLDLY BEER LINE DIRECTLY ABOVE EACH ICE CONTAINER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BEER LINE OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BINS COVERS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR BEER LINE TO REMOVE MOLD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL AND FLYING AROUND THE DOWNSTAIRS BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BEING STORE BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER DID SO DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT IN THE WASHROOM LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED SAID VENT IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE WATER ON FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR PREP AREA. KEEP FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK IN BASEMENT ALONG THE EAST WALL.
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Sep 23, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN FRONT BAR AREA. 10-12 FLIES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL BUILD UP AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FRONT BAR AREA TO ELIMINATE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL SMALL HOLES IN WALLS MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING OR BROKEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN BASEMENT BAR AREA LEAKING AT P-TRAP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 13, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN PREP AREA, DISHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEBRIS INSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED SOME LIGHTS OUT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6' OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN KITCHEN.
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Jun 5, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPALCE BURNT OUT SHIELDED LIGHT BULB AT FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS LOCATED AT STORAGE SPACE LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA.ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 30, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR LOOSE CABINET SHELVING AT DOWNSTAIRS BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER, AND DOUGH ROLLER MACHINE AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD AT FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE COUVING AROUND WALL AT BASEMENT AROUND STAIRCASE. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AROUND, BEHIND AND AROUND HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLES AT WALLS AROUND STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL AROUND PIPING AT UTILITY SINK. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD BEAMS AT CEILING AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BAR AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROVIDE ICE RECEPTACLES FOR ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT ALL ICE BOXES AT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR BAR.
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Jan 6, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Clean and degrease the equipment and shelving surfaces in detail.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Wash, rinse and sanitize the can opener and knife rack..
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner. Repair the damaged tiles below the 3-comp sink and range. Remove buildup below the hot line, north end of the bar and basement bar floors.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Replace the ceiling above the meat slicer. Clean the ceiling above the hot line.
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Feb 11, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The beer lines have a dirty buildup under the bar, recover the dirty beer lines.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the floors under the kitchen equipment and bar, regrout the damaged floor under the bar.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean the moldy walls behind the dishmachine and paint the raw wood above the meat slicer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Beer Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Beer Bistro on file is from Oct 24, 2017. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Beer Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Beer Bistro.
Has The Beer Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Beer Bistro have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Beer 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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