Bistronomic
840 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 30, 2026
Bistronomic was last inspected on July 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
July 30, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on exterior of dishmachine. Instructed manager must clean exterior of dishmachine and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates for food managers. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside walk in cooler at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic cup used as a scoop in bulk dry food storage container (flour) in the rear prep area. Instructed to remove plastic cup and replace with a multi-use utensil with a handle to prevent contamination and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers directly on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Instructed to relocate food and maintain the storage of food in containers at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor at all times.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in-use wiping cloths stored outside of sanitizer solution (while damp) in various areas throughout the kitchen area. Instructed to store wiping cloths used to clean food- and nonfood-contact surfaces in an approved sanitizer solution in-between uses and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils at the bar area stored in still water between uses. Instructed to store in-use utensils on a dry, clean, and sanitized surface between uses and maintain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use utensils and plates stored uncovered/not inverted on the top shelf of the main cook line. Instructed to store multi-use utensils and plates covered or inverted on the top shelf to prevent contamination from dust and other debris and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed wooden beams used to support shelves above cold-holding units at the main cook line. Instructed to remove wooden beams and replace with supports made of a material that is smooth and easily-cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment (stove, grill) along the main cook line to be soiled with dried food debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed person-in-charge missing city of chicago certified manager training and original certificate. Instructed to maintain at least one person-in-charge with city of chicago certified manager training and original certificate on-site at all times of food operation. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in the warewashing area missing cold water supply (cold water supply provides hot water). Handwashing sink unable to supply water at temperature below 135.0f at time of inspection. Instructed to repair or replace handwashing sink cold water supply to provide water at a maximum temperature of 120.0f and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in the warewashing area to be blocked with sanitizer bucket and soiled wiping cloths. Instructed to remove items blocking access to handwashing sink in warewashing area and maintain all handwashing sinks accessible to employees for handwashing at all times. Person-in-charge removed items blocking handwashing sink at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation combined with above violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in the warewashing area to be missing disposable paper towels for drying hands during handwashing. Instructed to provide disposable paper towels to all handwashing sinks and maintain supply at all times. Person-in-charge provided disposable paper towels to handwashing sink at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation combined with above violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers directly on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Instructed to relocate food and maintain the storage of food in containers at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor at all times.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic cup used as a scoop in bulk dry food storage container (flour) in the rear prep area. Instructed to remove plastic cup and replace with a multi-use utensil with a handle to prevent contamination and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in-use wiping cloths stored outside of sanitizer solution (while damp) in various areas throughout the kitchen area. Instructed to store wiping cloths used to clean food- and nonfood-contact surfaces in an approved sanitizer solution in-between uses and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils at the bar area stored in still water between uses. Instructed to store in-use utensils on a dry, clean, and sanitized surface between uses and maintain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use utensils and plates stored uncovered/not inverted on the top shelf of the main cook line. Instructed to store multi-use utensils and plates covered or inverted on the top shelf to prevent contamination from dust and other debris and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed wooden beams used to support shelves above cold-holding units at the main cook line. Instructed to remove wooden beams and replace with supports made of a material that is smooth and easily-cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment (stove, grill) along the main cook line to be soiled with dried food debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee with city of chicago certified manager training or original certificate present on-site while preparing tcs foods (cooked meats, soup) at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain at least one food employee with city of chicago certified manager training and original certificate on-site at all times of food operations. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on prep table shelving units throughout prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain said equipment in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed chipped wall paint in rear prep/dishwashing area. Insructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable walls and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed cfm certificate holders without allergen training certificates on site for review. Instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk food container (flour) mot labeled. instructed to label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry before stacking.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must install dedicated, exposed hand sink in dish area. Must provide plumbed hot/cold water, soap & paper towels, and a handwashing sign. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used as a liner in the kitchen. Must remove all aluminum foil. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators on the premises to measure the utensil surface temperature inside of the high temperature dish machine. Management instructed to provide test strips or dishwasher thermometer. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on shelving inside prep cooler near cooking line. Must remove rust and/or paint. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to located backflow prevention device on espresso and coffee machines. Must provide/locate back flow prevention device.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Utility sink not maintained. Must repair missing hot water handle at utility sink. Must repair loose faucet at hand sink in kitchen. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed front bar area with dish machine, without service (dump) sink. Must provide service sink in bar area to rinse utensils before putting into dish machine. Must install dedicated service sink with plumbed hot/cold water.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing/broken tiles in floor of restroom (in lobby of loyola). Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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