1. Illinois small cities
2. Illinois smaller cities
3. Illinois
4. Chicago, IL Restaurants

Business Info

Restaurant: Bin 36
Address: 1559 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Nov 2, 2012

Score
(the higher the better)
100

Add photo of this business × Description:

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Bin 36, 1559 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 »

First Name:

Last Name:

Your position at this restaurant:

E-mail (will not be displayed publicly)   

Phone: (will not be displayed publicly)

Corrected or new information:  (50-4000 characters, will be displayed publicly)

Type the code shown:

Your IP address 3.147.49.164 will be logged.

Violation descriptions and comments

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC BAG OF BREAD SITTING OUTSIDE ON FLOOR OF FRONT DOOR NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME FURTHERMORE A LINE COOK IS HERE ON SITE TO DO FOOD PREP.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE NATHAN L YOUNG THAT DELIVERED BREAD FROM LAFARINE BAKERY 1461 W.CHICAGO 60622 MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES,MUST NOT BE LEFT OUTDOORS --PRODUCT DISCARDED,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$16.25.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 11 HOUSE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS AREAS OF KITCHEN/DISHROOM,NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,P.C.O MUST SERVICE,PROVIDE CURRENT LOG BOOK WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN AREA NOT SHIELDED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED AT FOLLOWING AREAS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BAR,AT COOK LINE ALSO A PROPER SNEEZEGUARD IS NEEDED ALONG SERVICE LINE AS DISCUSSED WITH PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THIS INSPECTION NATHAN L YOUNG.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH COOK LINE,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAILN INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR AREA.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND EXPOSED BRICK WALL ALONG LARGE OVEN IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AS REQUIRED IN FOOD PIZZA PREP AREA.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND A 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT COOK LINE ON NO PRODUCTS STORED AMBIENT MEASURED 51.9F INSIDE DURING THIS INSPECTION--TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW DURING SERVICE/OPERATION.MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN REPAIRED/TAG REMOVAL.NO CITATION ISSUED.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE,MAINTAINED THAT IS WHEN TURNED ON WATER FLOWS DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR,TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.ABATED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED AT FOLLOWING AREAS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BAR,AT COOK LINE ALSO A PROPER SNEEZEGUARD IS NEEDED ALONG SERVICE LINE AS DISCUSSED WITH PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THIS INSPECTION NATHAN L YOUNG.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN AREA NOT SHIELDED.
ABATED.
ABATED.
ABATED.
ABATED.

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom along the front service cookline.
Observed a jackson model-es2000 low temperature dishmachine in use during this inspection dispensing '0' ppm at this time.The said dishmachine is now tagged held for inspection.Must repair,instructed manager to fax a letter to the CDPH 312-746-4240 or by e-mail: cdphfood@cityofchicago.org,attention A.Lopez for tag removal.Critical violation 7-38-030.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PASTAS, PASTAS, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE//MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE SAID ICE MAKER (AUTOMATIC ICE MAKERS).MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.THE ICE MACHINE NOW TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,working sink stoppers are needed at the 3 comp sink area also splashguard is needed at the exposed handsink bar area.
Found front doors to the food establishment not rodent proofed approximately 1/4' mode of entry must rodent proof said doors all accross the bottoms and found the pest control log book incomplete i.e. must provide,maintain a map locator to identify the pest control services.Serious violation 7-38-020.

Inspector Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,working sink stoppers are needed at the 3 comp sink area also splashguard is needed at the exposed handsink bar area.
Inspector Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Inspector Comments: Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom along the front service cookline.
Inspector Comments: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
Inspector Comments: MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
Inspector Comments: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
Inspector Comments: Found front doors to the food establishment not rodent proofed approximately 1/4' mode of entry must rodent proof said doors all accross the bottoms and found the pest control log book incomplete i.e. must provide,maintain a map locator to identify the pest control services.Serious violation 7-38-020.

Violation #18 now corrected.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,working sink stoppers are needed at the 3 comp sink area also splashguard is needed at the exposed handsink bar area.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom along the front service cookline.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review

Please note that defamatory statements might be against the law. As soon as you visit any website, your IP address is available to that site.

Would you recommend Bin 36 to others? (optional)

Yes

  

No

Add photo of Bin 36 (optional)

Add more info about the restaurant »

Takes reservations:

Yes No

Accepts credit cards:

Yes No

Parking:

Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

Attire:

Casual Dress Business Casual Jacket Preferred Jacket Required Jacket and Tie Required Formal Attire

Good for groups:

Yes No

Good for kids:

Yes No

Delivery:

Yes No

Take-out:

Yes No

Waiter service:

Yes No

Outdoor seating:

Yes No

Wi-Fi:

Yes No

Good for:

Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dessert Dinner Late Night

Alcohol:

Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

Noise level:

Quiet Average Loud

Ambience:

Casual Classy Dive-y Hipster Intimate Romantic Touristy Trendy Upscale

Has TV:

Yes No

Caters:

Yes No

Wheelchair accessible:

Yes No

Live music:

Yes No

Scenic view:

Yes No

Gluten-free friendly:

Yes No

Vegan friendly:

Yes No

Cuisines:

Afghan African American Argentinian Asian Austrian Bagels Bakery Barbecue Bolivian Brazilian Breakfast & Brunch Buffet Burgers Cajun & Creole California Caribbean Chicken Chilean Chinese Coffee Colombian Cuban Delicatessen Desserts & Ice Cream Dim Sum Diner Dominican Donuts Eastern European Ecuadorian El Salvadoran English & Irish Ethiopian & Eritrean European Fast Food Filipino Floribbean French Frozen Yogurt Gastropub German Greek Guatemalan Hawaiian Honduran Hot Dogs & Sausages Indian Indonesian International Italian Jamaican Japanese Korean Kosher Latin American Mediterranean Mexican Middle Eastern Modern American Moroccan Nicaraguan Noodle Shop Nuevo Latino Organic Pakistani Peruvian Pizza Portuguese Pub Food Puerto Rican Russian Salad Sandwiches & Subs Seafood Smoothies Soup Southern & Soul Southwestern Spanish Steakhouse Sushi Tacos Tapas Tea Teriyaki Tex-Mex Thai Turkish Uruguayan Vegetarian Venezuelan Vietnamese Wine Bar

About You

Your nickname:
I have read, and agree to the Terms of Service

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

	Log in»  |   Register - it's free and very quick!
Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
	Show my IP address (3.147.49.xxx) to everybody
	Leave your signature» Clear Make my signature public

Send Review!

Recently added reviews

Name	City	Users' Rating
J J Fish & Chicken	Chicago, IL
Harolds Chicken	Chicago, IL
Adam's Ribs	Chicago, IL
Kostner Food Basket	Chicago, IL
Pete The Greek Restaurant	Chicago, IL
Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade	Chicago, IL
Mcdonalds	Chicago, IL
Ming's Chop Suey	Chicago, IL
Deborah's Place Ii	Chicago, IL
Moses Butcher Shop	Chicago, IL

1. Illinois small cities
2. Illinois smaller cities
3. Illinois
4. Chicago, IL Restaurants