Bistro 230
230 S LA SALLE ST, Chicago, IL 60604 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Cafeteria)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2560852
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2-3 CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND SPLITTING ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 17, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT DISHWASHING HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 125.2F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. ENGINEER ABLE TO TURN DOWN TO 104.4. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS SOUP. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Ice scoop holder pooling water at bottom, instructed to keep in a dry clean holder.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, noted a gray film forming on interior surfaces, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
No record for food handlers certificate for kitchen staff, instructed to have all kitchen staff to obtain food handler's certificate.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 22, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 10, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK AT AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 92.5F DURING THE INSPECTION LOCATED AT THE STARBUCKS/DELI SANDWICH FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL TIMES. ON SITE ENGINEER ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINK WAS MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED ABOUT 6 LBS OF CHICKEN CEASAR WRAPS AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 49F-54F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR EACH ITEM AND POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MANAGER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHILE SERVING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Serious
Priority
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Sep 23, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SMALL LIGHT PINK FILM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PASTRYS, DESERT, HOUSE DRESSING GRAB AND GO MISSING REQUIRED LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIED PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(B:5)OBSERVED GRAB AND GO ITEMS QUINOA SALAD, FURIT, PASTRYS,DESERTS, ETC MISSING REQUIRED LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIED PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP KITCHEN HEAVILY SCORED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, ETC. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FOOD STATION IN FRONT IF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Jan 23, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT -BUILD UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK NEAR WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.