Bulsho Restaurant

March 18, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMNEN TOILET ROOM AT START OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND DRYING PROVISIONS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DID PROVIDE WHEN HE ARRIVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, CHICKEN, BEEF, LANB AND MORE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. MANAGER DID ARRIVE ON SITE AT 10:52 AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP VISIBLE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A OPENING AROUND THE PIPE OF THE FURNACE AND A HOLE AT THE LOWER WALL ACROSS FROM THE UNIT WHERE PIPE GOES INTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY AND ACTIVITY.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BOXES ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED SIX INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE LOWER SHELVING AREA OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS. • OBSERVED THE UPPER AND LOWER SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BADLY STAINED AND SINKING IN CEILING COVERINGS AT THE END OF THE FRONT SERVING LINE JUST IN FRONT OF THE SMALL TELEVISION AT THE A/C VENT UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL. • OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS THE FRONT SERVING LINE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT COOKING AND NON COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY. • OBSERVED CORNER OF WALL NEAR THE SODA MACHINE BROKEN AND EXPOSING INSIDE WALL EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPPING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED CONTINUED NO COMPLIANCE OF CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2597903 DATED 07/23/24 WITHA CORRECT BY DATE OF 10/23/24 VIOLATION #51 5-205.15 OBSERVED PIPE OF THE THE FAN COOLING UNIT IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A LEAK AT THE BEND OF THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRODUCT FROM AREA TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE PRODUCT BELOW, TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. VIOLATION# 5-501.17 OBSERVED MISSING LID FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. STILL NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 23, 2024: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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