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Bistro Ascione in Chicago Failed Its Inspection

Chicago official inspection records show Bistro Ascione failed a health inspection on Aug. 7, 2026, before passing a follow-up inspection on Aug. 13.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 19, 2026, 11:37 a.m. ET
, located at in , , failed its public health inspection on Aug. 7, 2026, according to official city inspection records. This is a developing situation. The establishment was inspected again on Aug. 13, 2026, with the result recorded as "Pass." The Aug. 7 inspection record, categorized as , documented several observations by the inspector. The inspection noted that no person in charge with a valid food sanitation certificate was present, and no certified food manager was on duty while foods such as chicken, steak, and fish were prepared, handled, and served. A self-serve ice machine in the dining area was observed with a buildup of a black slime substance dripping onto ice cubes stored below, black slime on the exterior, an interior plate with excess rust, and white slime at the ice dispenser nozzle. Additionally, a low-temperature dish machine in the kitchen had 0 ppm sanitizing residual concentration, though it was restored by the manager during the inspection. Inspectors also noted improper cold holding temperatures for salmon (48.0 F) and steak (49.2 F) in a display cooler, prompting the manager to voluntarily dispose of 15 lbs of product valued at $200.00. A prep cooler was recorded at 60 F and tagged to be held for inspection until repaired to maintain 41 F or below. Other observations included loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on basement storage floors, lack of on-site food handler certificates, and missing food allergen training certification for the food service sanitation manager.

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