The Field Bistro/Catering East & West
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2021
95
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at The Field Bistro/Catering East & West, the earliest from 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 29, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at The Field Bistro/Catering East & West since Jul 29, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
“Food properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine 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.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jun 7, 2019
Reinspection
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,CHICKEN, TUNA, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED BISTRO PREP REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT (SALADS, FRUIT CUP, YOGURT, SANDWICHES, HUMMUS ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING REQUIREMENT INFORMATION WEIGHT AMOUNT ON (SALADS, FRUIT CUP, YOGURT, SANDWICHES, HUMMUS ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(B-D) OBSERVED (1 OF 3)HAND SINKS IN WOMEN RESTROOM/LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN BISTRO BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER, CARTS, CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE OF FACILITY; NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR PROPERLY STORED FOR AIR DRYING. FACILITY MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER EQUIPMENT IN BISTRO FRONT PREP AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER RACK, IN CORNERS, ETC. MUST DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED FACILITY PLUMBING IN DISREPAIR(WATER LEAKING) UNDER WARE WASHING MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OF BISTRO AREA) MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS UTILIZED IN FACILITY STORED DOWN ON FLOOR IN CORNER FOR DRYING IN WARE WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT BAG IN BOX AREA (UTILITY SINKS). CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEAD UP FOR DRYING AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED FACILITY LIGHT IN DISREPAIR( NON FUNCTIONAL) IN BAG IN BOX AREA OF BASEMENT BISTRO AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 28, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BISTRO WARE WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAG REMAINS ON MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.139(B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2289096 PERFORMED ON 5/20/2019. 6-501.111 OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 40 SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA/ UTILITY SINK AREA, 20 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT WARE WASHING AREA, 9 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT BAG IN BOX/ UTILITY SINK AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 SMITHEREEN ONSITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CORRECTION OF VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,CHICKEN, TUNA, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED BISTRO PREP REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT (SALADS, FRUIT CUP, YOGURT, SANDWICHES, HUMMUS ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING REQUIREMENT INFORMATION WEIGHT AMOUNT ON (SALADS, FRUIT CUP, YOGURT, SANDWICHES, HUMMUS ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-501.110 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE NOT MEET WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, WASH SOLUTION AT 78 DEGREES F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE WASH SOLUTION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MEET AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED TAG REMAIN ON MACHINE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(B-D) OBSERVED (1 OF 3)HAND SINKS IN WOMEN RESTROOM/LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN BISTRO BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER, CARTS, CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE OF FACILITY; NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR PROPERLY STORED FOR AIR DRYING. FACILITY MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER EQUIPMENT IN BISTRO FRONT PREP AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER RACK, IN CORNERS, ETC. MUST DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED FACILITY PLUMBING IN DISREPAIR(WATER LEAKING) UNDER WARE WASHING MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OF BISTRO AREA) MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS UTILIZED IN FACILITY STORED DOWN ON FLOOR IN CORNER FOR DRYING IN WARE WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT BAG IN BOX AREA (UTILITY SINKS). CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEAD UP FOR DRYING AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED FACILITY LIGHT IN DISREPAIR( NON FUNCTIONAL) IN BAG IN BOX AREA OF BASEMENT BISTRO AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 13 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BISTRO WARE WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAG MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE SERVING MENU ITEMS (BURGERS, CHICKEN, SANDWICHES, SOUPS,SALADS, ETC). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT HAND SINK IN BISTRO FRONT PREP AREA AND BAR OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AND MAINTAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS WATER AT 122 DEGREES F IN BISTRO CATERING KITCHEN IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HAND SINK WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,CHICKEN, TUNA, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED BISTRO PREP REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT (SALADS, FRUIT CUP, YOGURT, SANDWICHES, HUMMUS ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING REQUIREMENT INFORMATION WEIGHT AMOUNT ON (SALADS, FRUIT CUP, YOGURT, SANDWICHES, HUMMUS ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 40 SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA/ UTILITY SINK AREA, 50 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT WARE WASHING AREA, 20 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT BAG IN BOX/ UTILITY SINK AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT TEST KIT/TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER RESIDUAL FOR CHEMICALS UTILIZED IN FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE NOT MEET WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, WASH SOLUTION AT 78 DEGREES F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE WASH SOLUTION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MEET AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC; SUMMARY REPORT NOT ON PREMISES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (1 OF 2) HAND SINKS IN BISTRO FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HOT HOLDING UNITS IN DISREPAIR (NOT DRAINING PROPERLY) SINK IS CLOGGED. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN BISTRO BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER, CARTS, CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE OF FACILITY; NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR PROPERLY STORED FOR AIR DRYING. FACILITY MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER EQUIPMENT IN BISTRO FRONT PREP AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER RACK, IN CORNERS, ETC. MUST DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY PLUMBING IN DISREPAIR(WATER LEAKING) UNDER WARE WASHING MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OF BISTRO AREA) MUST REPAIR AND MIANTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS UTILIZED IN FACILITY STORED DOWN ON FLOOR IN CORNER FOR DRYING IN WARE WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT BAG IN BOX AREA (UTILITY SINKS). CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEAD UP FOR DRYING AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY LIGHT IN DISREPAIR( NON FUNCTIONAL) IN BAG IN BOX AREA OF BASEMENT BISTRO AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 8, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 1, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALL UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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 ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN THE SOUTH ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOMS WASH BOWLS AT AN IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE, THE TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 62.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE WASHBOWLS IN SAID WASHROOMS MAINTAIN AT PROPER HAND WASHING TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 85F AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED UNDER THE COLD AND HOT HOLDING PREP UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 24, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods (eggs) at improper temperatures on counter in front prep area. Found eggs ranging in temperature between 48.2F-52.3F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no City of Chicago food sanitation manager certificate posted in facility. Must post official copy of Chicago food sanitation manager certificate in plain view of customers at all times. Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (eggs, soups, etc.) are being prepped. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Observed low temperature chemical sanitizing dish machine (in room next to the bar) does not meet the concentration requirements. Observed 0ppm of chlorine concentration when tested water inside dish machine, and inside hypochloride container connected to dish machine. Instructed must meet the concentration requirements for low temperature sanitizing dish machine. Operator provided new container of hypochloride sanitizer during inspection. Observed appropriate concentration of chlorine in machine after new container attached to dish machine. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found the previously issued minor violations not corrected from report # 2009667, dated 3/3/17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #33 FOUND THE PANINI GRILL, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE GRILLS AND THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH THICK DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. #34 FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLING/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. #35 FOUND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. ALSO, THE PIPES ON THE SIDE AND REAR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH THICK FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed several prepackaged foods (cheesecakes, assorted fruits, cookies, cakes, etc.) without proper labels in grab and go display cases, and in display near registers. Must provide labels for all prepackaged items with the following information: business name, address, list of ingredients and prep date. Must maintain same.
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Mar 31, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PANINI GRILL, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE GRILLS AND THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH THICK DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLING/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. ALSO, THE PIPES ON THE SIDE AND REAR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH THICK FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SALAD FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER (WITH THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 1, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice build-up noted on the fan cover of walk-in freezer, instructed to remove and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not clean, found encrusted food at the back of blade, instructed mgr to clean slicer and sanitize properly.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: weak cold water pressure at several hand wash sink, bottom valves were turned down, instructed to keep at city pressure for both hot and cold.
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Apr 12, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind the slicer, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: drawer coolers not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: food handlers with beard not wearing beard restrains, instructed to wear.
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86
Jul 16, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ALONG THE BACK WALL OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ACCUMULATED ICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HAND OR INVERT ALL MOPS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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86
Apr 1, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS, PREP TABLES, GRILLS, INTERIOR OF STORAGE DRAWERS, ALL SINKS, ALL HOLDING CABINETS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNT OF FOOD ITEMS. FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS, FLOOR IN CATERING KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPAIR, MISSING FLOOR TILE. MUST CORRECT 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: WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. HOLES IN WALL IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR AND SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP. AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. HAND SINK NEEDED IN CATERING WEST. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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78
Nov 5, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Field Bistro/Catering East & West last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Field Bistro/Catering East & West on file is from Jul 29, 2021. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Field Bistro/Catering East & West?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Field Bistro/Catering East & West.
Has The Field Bistro/Catering East & West's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Field Bistro/Catering East & West have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Field Bistro/Catering East & West 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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