Chicago
18
BEAT

Bracket Room

1311-1317 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
8
3 passed
Last Inspected
2021-07-16
Pass Rate
38%
3 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2021-07-16)
Failed 3 inspections (2021, 2019, 2017)
Sanitation issues found across 26 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 26×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2021-07-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-07-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH L...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED CLEAR WATER LEAKING AND POOLING FROM DISH MACHINES LOCATED IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK WITHOUT APPROVED GREASE TRAP NOR CATCH BASIN LOCATED. ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT ARE WASHED SHALL BE CONNECTED TO ALSO HAVE A CATCH-BASIN OR BE EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GREASE INTERCEPTOR...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2279431 CONDUCTED ON 3/14/2019: #38 6-202.15: FRONT DOOR NOT FULLY RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL OUTER OPENINGS TIGHT FITTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORIT...

2019-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNS POSTED IN WASHROOMS, OR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR ON MENU AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ADVISORY PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT DOOR NOT FULLY RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL OUTER OPENINGS TIGHT FITTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN AND DISCOLORED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL GLASS STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL LEANING TO REMOVE ALL STICKY SUBSTANCE ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-03-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CETIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS. CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSU...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HANDSINK FRONT BAR AREA OBSTRUCTED BY BEER BUCKETS AND A GARBAGE CAN. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS TO ALLOW HANDWASHING AT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM OBTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION I...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER INSTALLED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNS POSTED IN WASHROOMS, OR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILT UP AT ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR ON MENU AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ADVISORY PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT DOOR NOT FULLY RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL OUTER OPENINGS TIGHT FITTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN AND DISCOLORED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL GLASS STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL LEANING TO REMOVE ALL STICKY SUBSTANCE ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE BOTH OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE ON GROUND AND AROUND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CLOSE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-08-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ONE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH AN ORIGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON- SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER LINE BROKEN AT 1 OF 2 GLASS WARE DISH MACHINES IN BAR AREA AND THE CONCENTRATION IS AT 0 P.P.M. AT THIS TIME.DISH MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED AND HAS APPX. 50 P...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR, AND CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM ALL SODA NOZZLES AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT & COLD FOOD STORAGE UNITS AT ALL TIMES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS ON-SITE TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT & MAINTENANCE OF ALL HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES DURING SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP OR DRY STORAGE AREAS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS IN THE WAITER STATION NOT INVERTED, MUST INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ADJUST DOOR THRESHOLDS ON SIDE DOOR (WEST) AND ON THE EXTERIOR REAR DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. THRESHOLDS MUST BE TIGHT AND INTACT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA , AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

2017-12-05 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER LINE BROKEN AT 1 OF 2 GLASS WARE DISH MACHINES IN BAR AREA AND THE CONCENTRATION IS AT 0 P.P.M. AT THIS TIME.DISH MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED AND HAS APPX. 50 ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM POTATO PEELER AND GRILL TABLE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS ABOVE KITCHEN SWINGING DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN WAIT STATION AREA NEAR BAR,THRESHOLD AT WEST DINING DOORS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE LIQUOR BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.

2017-07-20 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,

2017-07-18 Fail License
2
serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINES BEHIND BAR AREA, CHEMICAL TEST KIT NOT WORKING, PREMISE HAS NEW REAGENT, (PEROXYOCTANOIC ACID) FOR SANITIZING GLASS, UNABLE TO GET READING, PREMISES WILL BE CHANGING OVER TO CHLORINE SANITIZER,

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,

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