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GENE'S BISTRO/BIG BOWL/TALL BOY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

GENE'S BISTRO/BIG BOWL/TALL BOY 5700 S CICERO AVE, CHICAGO 60638 Restaurant
November 30, 2023 Complaint License #2699122
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE INCLUDING CHUTE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #27
MAJOR
FOOD ADDITIVES: APPROVED AND PROPERLY USED
Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.
All food must be properly labeled with required information.
Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON SURFACE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE BURNERS AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL ROLLING CARTS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. EXTERIOR SIDES OF WAREWASH MACHINE IN BAR WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL ROLLING CARTS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. EXTERIOR SIDES OF WAREWASH MACHINE IN BAR WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections