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The Blanchard

1935 N Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614
French
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2018
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at The Blanchard, the earliest from 2015. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at The Blanchard since Apr 17, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Blanchard on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WALL BEHIND BACK SIDE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Dec 21, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE, OR A CERTIFICATE DISPLAYED, WHILE A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD; RAW FISH, IS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK AND SODA CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS UNDER LARGE STOVE, IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER DISH MACHINE AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE MIDDLE KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND WINE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WINE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BURN OUT LIGHT ON WINE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Apr 21, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAR WITH RAW WOOD SURFACE. SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED ON BAR SURFACE.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Blanchard last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Blanchard on file is from Apr 17, 2018. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Blanchard?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Blanchard.

Has The Blanchard's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Blanchard have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Blanchard 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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