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BENTO BOX AND ARTISAN CATERING

2246 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

18 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    20 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU AND MENU BOARD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Observed approximately 1/2 inch gap underneath exterior door to basement. Instructed to repair and maintain.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MOPSINK
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED AT HOLDER AT MOPSINK.MUST STORE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINET.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA ABOVE VENTILATION UNIT,MISSING WALL BASES IN STORAGE/OFFICE AREA,DAMAGED LOWER WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF SIDE DOOR AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME AND SMALL HOLE IN WALL IN DINING AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUS CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS .
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Observed large amounts of clutter and unnecessary items in basement storage area. Instructed to organize and remove.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    19 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU AND MENU BOARD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MOPSINK.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED AT HOLDER AT MOPSINK.MUST STORE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD ON WALL ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINET.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA ABOVE VENTILATION UNIT,MISSING WALL BASES IN STORAGE/OFFICE AREA,DAMAGED LOWER WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF SIDE DOOR AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME AND SMALL HOLE IN WALL IN DINING AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUS CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS .
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR IN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/26/16 REPORT#1947144 VIOLATION#38 Found restroom not properly vented. Instructed must provide restroom exhaust fan to discharge air (currently facility has only a/c or heat vent to push air into restroom).SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM AND UNDERNETH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL NEXT TO 3-COMPARMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found tin foil used as a liner on cooking equipment in kitchen. Must remove. Instructed all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Found air vent behind cooler with excessive dust build up. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL NEXT TO 3-COMPARMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found restroom not properly vented. Instructed must provide restroom exhaust fan to discharge air (currently facility has only a/c or heat vent to push air into restroom). Found 1 compartment sink with low water pressure for hot water handle. Instructed must have adequate water pressure for all sinks, for both hot and cold water. Must maintain.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found tin foil used as a liner on cooking equipment in kitchen. Must remove. Instructed all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Found air vent behind cooler with excessive dust build up. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Found peeling paint on walls in dining room area. Must repair and maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found restroom not properly vented. Instructed must provide restroom exhaust fan to discharge air (currently facility has only a/c or heat vent to push air into restroom). Found 1 compartment sink with low water pressure for hot water handle. Instructed must have adequate water pressure for all sinks, for both hot and cold water. Must maintain.
  11. Canvass

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER OF EXCESS GREASE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO MOPSINK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
  13. Canvass

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
  15. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED SUCH AS QUINOA CITATION ISSUED 7 38 012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP ESPECIALLY BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN WALLS NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE FURANCE IS LOCATED
  16. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP SINK
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE CLUTTER MUST ELIMINATE STRONG SMELLY SEWER GAS ODORS NEAR BATHROOM
  17. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED AS REQUIRED.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK,PREP SINK.
  18. License

    0 infractions