Bureau Bar and Restaurant LLC

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 22, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Apr 10, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Jun 4, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine door broken in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the two drains in the rear dish washing area with a build up of debris and some form of build up. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible feed, breeding and harboring of insects.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. May 28, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Nov 15, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. Dec 13, 2022 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

7. Dec 8, 2022 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

8. Nov 22, 2022 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

9. Aug 9, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Aug 1, 2022 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black slim substance in interior of ice machine and interior ice machine drip plate, that is in contact with ice that is used for consumption. Facility must wash, rinse, and sanitize interior of ice machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw salmon in reach in cooler still in reduced oxygen packaging. Packaging must be removed from fish in rop prior to thawing under refrigeration or running water.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Clean dishware above the expedite prep-line is facing upward. Facility must invert clean dishware so food contact surface is not exposed.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Gaskets on the prep-line cooler door near dish machine, is damaged. Facility must replace damaged gaskets.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards on both prep-line units are severly scratched which prevents proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment. Facility must resurface board or replace cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Food contact surfaces including prep-cooler doors and door handles is not clean to sight and touch. Facility must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS AROUD OUTDOOR DUMPSTERS AND SOILED GREASE TRAP ON TOP OF CONTAINER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled floor drains under food prep sink and dish machine. Facility must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Lighting found to be insufficient in the kitchen and bar area. Facility must provide proper lighting in order to monitor cleanliness and insect/rodent activity.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Jul 26, 2022 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

12. Jun 24, 2022 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

13. Jun 16, 2022 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

14. Feb 15, 2022 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Hand wash sign needed at prep area and bar area hand sink. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Ice machine in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in prep area in need of cleaning or replacing. Worn, discolored correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: No waste can at handsink areas. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out prep area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile in prep area missing. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All city of chicago sanitation certificate holders are in need of allergen certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

15. Feb 10, 2022 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

16. Oct 28, 2021 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

17. Oct 27, 2021 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to produce the employee health policies as required; must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot running water on premises as required; must provide and maintain at all times. Water temp at handsinks and three comp sink between 79-89f. Instructed that the minimum temperature of hot water at handsinks is 100f and at the three comp sink 110f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on premises. Found 35 fruit flies in dishwashing area and 30 mouse droppings on floor by the three door cooler in prep area. Must eliminate all pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surface and interior bottom of the fryers to remove grease.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outside disposal area not clean. Instructed to clean grease disposal unit to remove grease on unit, remove any trash from ground behind dumpster and close all lids to dumpsters and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under cooking equipment. Instructed to clean the floor drains under sinks and dishmachine where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

18. Jun 15, 2021 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs are needed inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed a brownish substance on the panel of the ice machine that is located by the bar. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located by the bar. Instructed to locate.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate for the city of chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

19. Jun 8, 2021 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 critical11 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs are needed inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.11 observed raw chicken being washed next to cooked pasta at the 3 compartment sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to never wash raw tcs foods next to ready to eat tcs foods and to discard and denature cooked pasta. Food handler discarded said tcs rte food during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed a brownish substance on the panel of the ice machine that is located by the bar. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.114 observed low temperature dish machine sanitizing at 0ppm, dish washer was actively washing dishes at the dish machine. Inspector checked the sanitizer bottle and there was not any sanitizer in the bottle. Manager replace sanitizer bottle with a new bottle of sanitizer and by the end of the inspection the low temperature dish machine was sanitizing at 100ppm. Instructed to always test the sanitizing solution to ensure proper sanitation of all equipment and utensils at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed time/temperature control for safety foods in the food prep area and in a 3 door refrigerator at improper cold holding temperatures; 20lbs of raw chicken at 75f-76f, 10 dozen eggs at 55f-60f and 5 gallons of milk at 68f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Food handler discarded said items during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory posted nor a disclosure with foot note and reminder on the menu for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw (beef, lamb, eggs). Instructed to post a consumer advisory and add a disclosure with foot note and a reminder on the menu for all items that can be ordered under cooked or raw. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a 3 door refrigerator, with tcs foods inside, at an improper cold holding temperature of 70f during the inspection. Instructed to always maintain all refrigeration units at 41f or below at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed improper thawing of tcs foods (shrimp) in the 3 compartment sink in stagnant water in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to always properly thaw all tcs foods under cold running water (not exceeding 70f) or in a refrigerator at all times.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 observed dry storage on shelves under sewer pipes located in the basement storage area. Instructed to not store anything under sewer pipes and remove shelves from under the sewer pipes.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed bottles of uncovered waters at the front bar and located by the front door. Instructed to store opened bottles of water behind the bar to protect from possible contamination or provide lids.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed ice scoop not properly stored in ice bin by bar. Instructed to always store properly.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive accumulated food debris on all of the handles for the refrigeration and freezer units, under the flat top grill and inside of the ovens and fryers. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located by the bar. Instructed to locate.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a leak under two hand washing sinks located in the dining area. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed taped cardboard on the wall located by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove and make surface smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive accumulated dirt and food debris on the floors throughout the food prep area, behind and under all cooking equipment and refrigeration units and under all shelves. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items being stored on the floor in the food prep area and unnecessary items in the rear. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items and store everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed hood filter with accumulated grease and dust debris. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility unable to provide food handlers certificate for all food handlers, wait and bar staff. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate for the city of chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

20. Jul 9, 2020 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

21. Jul 7, 2020 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedure nor clean up kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to provide the procedure and clean up kit. Maintain on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing signage at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide signage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Low temperature dish machine not working. Instructed to have unit fixed. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized