SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BIXI BREWERY.

EAT. 81/100

2515-2517 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 27, 2025 · passed

5 of 7 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jun 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 27
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

DEC 17
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS MUST PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 28
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

MAY 10
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.

NOV 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Violation Codes: 3-202.18 (A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN LAST DATE USED ON 90-DAY SHELL FISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN AT 1ST FL. SERVICE STATION AND 2ND FL. BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER PREP TABLE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Violation Codes: 4-302.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST KIT TO MEASURE AT PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS .

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.

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OCT 29
2019
FAILED
22 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA,1ST & 2ND FL. BAR AREAS.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS) (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN LAST DATE USED ON 90-DAY SHELL FISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS , CEILING AND FLYING AROUND PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,1ST FL. BAR AREA,1ST & 2ND FL. HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/29/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN AT 1ST FL. SERVICE STATION AND 2ND FL. BAR AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE HAIR & BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON TOP OF COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER PREP TABLE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST KIT TO MEASURE AT PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE COCK IS READING 0.0F AT THIS TIME.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT 180.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT AND FAN GUARD COVERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS .

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAK AT 1ST FL. WOMEN'S LAST TOILET.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LOWER WALL TILE OUTSIDE OF OFFICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A RACK TO HANG WET MOPS IN 1ST FL. MOP SINK CLOSET.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS AND DRAINS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND BAR AREAS.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 28
2018
PASSED
0 violations

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