Bloom
1559 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2797541
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 28, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOOD CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON PREMISES.VACUUM PACKAGE MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED.OBSERVED NO VACUUM PACKAGE FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED VACUUM PACKAGING PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON MACHINE(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND CONTAINERS)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP IN DOUBLE FRONT DOOR IN CENTER ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE SHELF IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON TOPSIDE SIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON LINE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FRONT WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,DISH RACKS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE, NEXT TO & BEHIND ICE MACHINE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA & MOLD BUILD UP AT DISH MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Dec 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED INSECT TRAP ON BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TECHNICAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DISH MACHINE WHEN THE CYCLE IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION AND VENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Jul 20, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS BESIDES DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Severity not stated
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.