Landmark — Balena
Last inspected: May 31, 2017
86
Score
BALENA, located at 1633 N Halsted St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on May 31, 2017. This inspection resulted in a score of 86 and noted three minor violations related to equipment cleanliness, lighting, ventilation, and plumbing. Across eleven scored inspections, BALENA has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 31, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 29, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 1, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 12, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 17, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Dec 7, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 30, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 28, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 25, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 20, 2010
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Violations — May 31, 2017 Inspection
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED BACKING OF RANGE WITH GREASY CHAR AT THE MAIN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT COMPLETELY SHIELDING LIGHTS AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COMPLETELY COVER LIGHTS WITH PROPER SHIELDS. NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS ADJACENT TO OVEN IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.INSTRUUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENTILATION IN ALL RESTROOMS NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILATION
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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