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Bijan Bistro

March 27, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE PLUMBING. FOUND A MISSING PIPE CONNECTION UNDER THA BAR HANDSINK, THEREFORE, WATER GUSHES ONTO THE FLOOR EACH TIME THE SINK IS USED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX & MAINTAIN. When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.
code 26
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED THRU-OUT PREMISES. DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON MOST COOLER DOORS MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER OF WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ADDRESSED. TEST STRIPS FOR QUATS SANITIZER MUST BE PROVIDED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR LEDGE OF MILK COOLER AT WAIT STAFF STATION, EXTERIOR PARTS OF THE SCRAPER SINK AT THE DISHMACHINE, GASKETS OF MOST COOLER DOORS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT THE COOK'S LINE & DISHROOM AREA MUST BE ADDRESSED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. WALK-IN BEER COOLER FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE & KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MILDEW STAINS ON WALLS AROUND THE DISHMACHINE & BELOW IT MUST BE REMOVED & MAINTAINED. MISSING CEILING TILES BY 2-COMP SINK AREA MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER & CRACKED LIGHT COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: WATER LEAKING UNDER THE SPRAYER FAUCET TO THE LEFT OF DISHMACHINE-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 1, 2011: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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