The Beer Bistro North
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2016
61
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at The Beer Bistro North, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2016. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that The Beer Bistro North's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 4, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to nine violations.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 4, 2016
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM GRILL AND PREP TABLES,RUST FROM SAME AND 2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR HINGE ON CHEST FREEZER ON 2ND FL.,TORN BOOTH AND BAR SEATS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF IC E MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE,BEER WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT,ROLLING CARTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN,2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON 2ND FL. PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,BURNT OUT LIGHT IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST SPRING ON 2ND FL. TOILETROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BAR HAND SINK,2ND FL. 3- COMP LEAKY PIPE AT DRAINLINE,LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINKS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ,HALL WAY STORAGE,1ST & 2ND FL STORAGE AREAS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Feb 26, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID SEPERATED FROM GARBAGE CAN LEAVING IT NOT TIGHT FITTING,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MENUS STORED IN BETWEEN GLASSES AT BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM GRILL AND PREP TABLES,RUST FROM SAME AND 2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR HINGE ON CHEST FREEZER ON 2ND FL.,TORN BOOTH AND BAR SEATS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE,BEER WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT,ROLLING CART.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN,2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON 2ND FL. PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,BURNTOUT LIGHTS ON 2ND FL. PREP AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST SPRING ON 2ND FL. TOILETROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BAR HAND SINK,2ND FL. 3- COMP LEAKY PIPE AT DRAINLINE,LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ,HALL WAY STORAGE,1ST & 2ND FL STORAGE AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Aug 31, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLERS. CLEAN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR. 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 CEILING VENT IN UPSTAIRS FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. 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 FAN COVERS WITHIN BASEMENT WALK IN BEER COOLER UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN UPSTAIRS FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ON FLOOR. ALL PRODUCT NEEDS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AT ALL TIMES SO PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE ACCESS TO AREA.
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Apr 28, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGER, FISH, FRIED CHICKEN,CHICKEN SALAD. ONE CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE, BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL SMALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SPICES IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,TRAYS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE /DOWN INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,STOVE, GRILL AND COOLERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYER,STOVE, GRILL) WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN, VENT IN ALL WASHROOM, AND FAN GUARD IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH KEGS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SELF CLOSER DEVICE IN THE DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Dec 20, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-7-13 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.#35-WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLES. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND PROPERLY REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE FRONT STAIRWELL HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH BAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLES, DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Mar 6, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: BOTH (2) CHEMICAL DISH MACHINES BEHIND BAR NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. FOUND 0PPM CHLORINE AND 0PPM QUATERNARY READINGS AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLES, DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
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Jun 12, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS, FISH AND STEAK. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED PASTA AT 63.5F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 60.2F, ARTICHOKE DIP AT 61.8F, MEATBALLS AT 52.5F, CHICKEN BREASTS AT 61.1F, CALAMARI AT 60.2F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 62.9F, FISH AT 58.8F, STEAK AT 59.9F, AND BUTTERMILK AT 57.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $61. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Aug 8, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. AS PER SUPERVISOR TURKALY, DAMAGED/CHIPPED FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR EXIT MUST REPAIR/REPLACE, MUST CORRECT BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (CORRECT BY 11/8/11). NEW VIOLATIONS NOTED TODAY: HOLES IN FLOOR AROUND TOILET AND WALL OF MENS WASHROOM. HOLES IN WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 2ND FLR., BEHIND WALL POSTER, MUST SEAL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS.
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Aug 5, 2011
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BAR STORED CLEAN, INVERTED GLASSWARE ON SHELVING FOUND SPLASHING WASTE WATER ONTO SURROUNDING FLOOR AND SPLASHING UP INTO STORED GLASSWARE WHEN WASTE WATER FROM BAR DISH MACHINE IS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT REMOVED GLASSWARE AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD FOR DRAIN OR REMOVE ALL SHELVING. UPPER WATER RESERVIOR OF ICE MACHINE FOUND WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER SEEPING OUT FROM COVERED/SEALED FLOOR DRAIN IN 1ST FLR. KITCHEN DRAINING OFF INTO OPEN FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PLUMBER CLEAR OVERFLOWING WASTE LINE AND REPAIR. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY C.D.P.H. AT THIS TIME.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. BOTH (2) EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BAR NOT MAINTAINED. BOTH SINKS BEING USED AS "SLOP" SINKS FOR WASTE DRINK ICE AND GARNISH. BOTH SINKS WITH INSTALLED SCREENS TO CATCH DEBRIS FROM DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE SCREENS.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. UPON COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED 6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND BAR, 4 FLIES AT DISH AREA IN 1ST FLR. KITCHEN AND 8 FLIES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLR. KITCHEN AND MOP SINK AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE OF "HOT SHOTS" FLYING INSECT SPRAY ON SHELVING BEHIND BAR NEXT TO BEER TAPPER. NO RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE DURING RE-INSPECTION. MOST RECENT REPORT PROVIDED DATED 5-10-11. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE.MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DOCUMENTATION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION.
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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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. MUST CLEAN ALL INTERIOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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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. REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM THRESHOLD NOT RODENT PROOF. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING. ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND THROUGHOUT BAR FLOORS. DAMAGED CHIPPED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR EXIT MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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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 LEAK AT NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD TO PROP UP PIPING UNDER 2ND.FLR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 28, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. OBSERVED 15 FRUIT FLIES AND 5 HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN KITCHEN, BAR, AND DINING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORT UPON NEXT VISIT SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED:7-38-020
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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 CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY
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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 LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT KITCHEN SINK
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Dec 3, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS. LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.
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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 NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING, FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST REMOVED: WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, DOOR OF ICE MACHINE, TABLE TOP CAN OPENER.
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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. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. OPEN CRACK/SEAM ON FLOOR OF COOKS LINE MUST BE SEALED.
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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. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Beer Bistro North last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Beer Bistro North on file is from Mar 4, 2016. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Beer Bistro North?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at The Beer Bistro North.
Has The Beer Bistro North's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Beer Bistro North have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Beer Bistro North means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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