Bistro 151/Bar at 151

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

6-301.14 : observed no hand washing signage at hand sink in staff men's & women's toilet room must provide and maintain.

Thermometers provided & accurate

4-204.112(b) : observed several missing internal thermometers for coolers on cook and prep lines must provide and maintain.

Food properly labeled; original container

3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name (shakers,squeeze bottles,bulk)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11 : observed boxed frozen food items stored on floor in walk in freezer must elevate to prevent contamination.

Personal cleanliness

2-304.11 : observed female employees personal belongings stored on dish racks and counters in dish machine wear washing area must remove and store properly.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves throughout premises.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.12 : observed several worn,deep grooves and pitted cutting boards must repair or replace to be in good repair.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor drains and standing water and keep dry and clean.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged flooring at beverage station behind front bar area to be good repair.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.11 : must clean food splatter from wall and ceiling in dish machine area,dust build up from ceiling vents where needed and personal fan in dish machine area.

All food employees have food handler training

2-102.13 : observed expired and missing food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed none for current and missing signed employees health policies for employees with last ones for year of 2020.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods by female food handler handling appx.3lbs. Cooked bacon from a plate into hot holding unit without a barrier,tongs or deli paper.product was discarded by manager .appx.3lbs.$20.(cos)(priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed hot running water temperature at hand sink in between prep and dish washing area at 77.1f.staff women's toilet room both hand sinks at 65.0f & 75.0f.must have running water at 100.0f.must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)water temperature is now 116.3f and 117.2f.(cos)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand dreying devices at hand sink in main prep area paper towels were provided during inspection at hand sinks must provide and maintain at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(citation issued)(consoildated violation)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no soap at hand sink in main prep area and in rear beverage prep area,soap was provided during inspection at hand sinks must provide and maintain at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(citation issued)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Must adjust faucets to stay on longer at hand sink in staff women's toilet room for hand washing.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand washing signage at hand sink in staff men's & women's toilet room must provide and maintain.

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Observed 90-day shellfish tags without last dated served or sold written on tag must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed a low temperature glass wear dish machine being used and sanitizing at 0.0 ppm's at main bar area.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org.(priority 7-38-025)(cos)dish machine is now 100.0ppm's(citation issued)

Proper hot holding temperatures

Observed improper temperatures of tcs cooked ready to eat foods such as 5lbs. Cooked sausages-130.5f inside of hot holding unit.product was discarded by manager must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above. Appx. 5lbs.10.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed improper temperatures of tcs ready to eat foods such as 3lbs. Smoked salmon-55.6f dated 6/2/26.2lbs. Yogurt-45.3f.3lbs. Cut cantaloupe-51.4f.12lbs. Cut honeydew-46.0f.4lbs. Sliced turkey ham-50.2f.1lbs. Sliced salami-55.6f.1-dozen hard boiled eggs-49.6f on buffet cold serving line and prep cooler.product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.24lbs.$310.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed improper temperatures of both buffet serving line cold holding units with tcs foods stored inside for self serve at fruit cooler-53.9f and deli meats-53.0f.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org.must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)air temperatures are now 35.0f and 36.0f on both coolers.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed employee washing multi-use equipment and utensils in 3-compartment sink with no sanitizer. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer and maintain 200 ppm. Observed low temperature dish machine in bar not sanitzing glassware, final rinse at 0 ppm. Instructed manager to repair and maintain final rinse at 100 ppm. Priority 7-38-025 citation issued

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed spoon handle laying on top of condiments in prep cooler. Instructed manager to store dispensing utensils with handle up above food to prevent contamination.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed leaking faucets on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed missing ceiling tile in dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

No hot running water at front omelet prep station, water temp at 71f. Instructed to provide hot running water no less than 100f to all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

Proper date marking and disposition

Found several food bags(20lbs) in walk-in cooler not discarded with cook date 9-29-23. Instructed manager not to keep cooked food in cooler beyond discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $50.

Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP

Food properly labeled; original container

Bulk food container not labeled ( sugar ) instructed to label and maintain.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed the low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing at 0ppm of chlorine during the inspection. Instructed manager said equipment must properly sanitize at 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine all times. Unit tagged and held for inspection by the department of health and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-025.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed excessive accumulated dust on the fan in the dish washing area . Instructed to clean.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed a missing ceiling attachment by the dish area. Instructe to replace

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

No consumer advisory provided at omlet station, instructed to provide.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Observed menu with a disclosure statement and no reminder on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items. Instructed to provide both disclosure statement and reminder on the menu. Informed manager that consumer advisory signage must also be posted in plain view of customer. Instructed to maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed no splashguard between front exposed hand sink and dipping well. Must install a washable splashguard.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Observed preset tableware at all dining tables. Instructed that all preset tableware shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted. Must maintain at all times.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, hot-holding units, prep tables and floor drains to remove spills, food debris and dirt buildup to aid in eliminating pest activity. Must maintain at all times.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Observed menu with a disclosure statement and no reminder on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items. Instructed to provide both disclosure statement and reminder on the menu. Informed manager that consumer advisory signage must also be posted in plain view of customer. Instructed to maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed live roach activity in the kitchen prep area. Three roaches were noted coming out from under the cooking appliances stored on the rear wall near the hot holding service line. Observed excessive food debris on the floor and in floor drains throughout that could be a possible source of activity. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after today's inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed no splashguard between front exposed hand sink and dipping well. Must install a washable splashguard.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Observed preset tableware at all dining tables. Instructed that all preset tableware shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted. Must maintain at all times.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, hot-holding units, prep tables and floor drains to remove spills, food debris and dirt buildup to aid in eliminating pest activity. Must maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Meat slicer not cleaned proeprly, foudnfood debris on blade housing, instructed to clean and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Observed plates stored upright. Instructed to invert and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Above violation still remaining(observed broken floor around east side compactor/dumpster, instructed to repair floor, instructed to service drainage system).

Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Observed employee washing dishes at 3 compartment sink without sanitizer. Technician was called in and turn on the sanitizing solution valve. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical violation.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Observed hand sink in the omelet food preparation area without cold water-hot water at 123.6f. Sink was repaired during the inspection citation issued 7-38-030 critical violation.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Observed waste water and accumulated garbage under and around dumpsters, instructed to clean all affected areas. Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Clean utensils stored in the hand sink cabinet, under the waste waste water pipe. Must remove.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Observed broken floor around east side compactor/dumpster, instructed to repair floor, also waste water is not draining into the floor drain under west side dumpster, instructed to service drainage system.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Must repair leak at hot water faucet handle at the 3-comp sink in front of the large dish machine. Must repair leak under the pipe at the 2-comp sink in the rear prep station area. Must adjust the temperature at the hand sink in the rear prep station area so as to be 85f at all times for a minimum of 15 secs.

Food handler requirements met

Must provide all food staff with their Illinois food handler's certificate at all times. Must provide for the next routine inspection.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inadequate insects control, found 6 live cockroaches behind prep table in main kitchen, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Serious citation issued. 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Dusty fan covers at kitchen walls, instructed to clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inadequate sneeze guard at pastery and cut fruit self service stations, instructed mgr to install an effective one that will prevent customers contamination.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Cardboard like material thats absorbant covering shelves for clean utensils, instructed to remove and use non-absorbant smooth surface.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Gaskets for prep cooler not celan. Food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Floor not clean along wall base and corners, instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Missing ceiling panels in kitchen prep area, instructed to replace.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Refrigeration thermometer for packaged sandwiches open cooler kept in the rear. Instructed mgr to keep in the warmest part of cooler and easy to monitor.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Mops and brooms stored too close to clean utensils shelves, instructed to kepp away.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

In the dish machine area must detail clean and sanitize large fans with excessive dust build up.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Must clean floors at rear main kitchen area as well as back prep area at floor corners to remove food debris and crumbs.