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BISTRO 180

1640 W 18TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BISTRO 180 has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 4, 2013. The most recent inspection, on June 27, 2017, found no infractions.

5 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on September 30, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 11 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 30, 2016. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 30, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 16, 2015. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on July 13, 2016. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED ABOUT 200 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE MOP SINK AREA WITH DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER LOCATED IN THE MOP SINK ROOM AND OUTSIDE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1591797 DATE 12/16/2015. VIOLATION # 45 PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE TABLE IN PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE SMALL BOX FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED REAR HALL AREA WALLS AND CEILING OPEN, PREMISES HAVE INSTALLED NEW COPPER PIPE/PLUMBING AT THIS TIME WAITING FOR CITY PLUMBERS TO INSPECT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AFTER CITY PLUMBERS SIGN OFF ON THIS WORK. INSTRUCTED TOREPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3 COMP. SINK., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE POT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT(FOOD DEBRIS).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
  8. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS,EGGS,CHILE RELLENO WITH POTATOES, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,POTATO PEELER ATTACHED TO WALL ARE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN THE MOP SINK ROOM 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTERED CONDITIONS BENEATH THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED DUE POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
  9. License

    0 infractions

  10. License

    0 infractions

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