BRAIN FOOD COURT.
5700 S LAKE SHORE DR · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
13 of 20 inspections passed, 6 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 202021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MILK CRATES INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA BEHIND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.
OBSERVED LIGHT BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 122019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR SENSOR AT HAND WASH TROTH OF 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM (2 OUT OF 5).
REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING COVING AT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
CLEAN FLOOR IN WINE ROOM UNDER SHELVING AND AT BACK OF THE HOUSE ALONG WALL BASE OF DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR AT STARBUCS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
DEC 272018PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEE VIOLATION #59
4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MARKET PREP AREA- HOT HOLDING UNIT AND CAFE AREA- COOLER.
6-501.13 MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
6-202.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2243743 PERFORMED ON 12/20/18: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 11 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON SERVING LINE AT MOTOR AND UNDER CONDENSER TRAY IN MARKET AREA.PIZZA /PASTA SERVING LINE AREA-AT MOTOR AND UNDER CONDENSER TRAY & ON FLOOR,DELI-MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER.GRILL PREP AREA-SERVING LINE CODENSER TRAY & LOWER SHELF.ALSO APPX 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA ,MOPSINK AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,WOMEN'S STAFF TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/20/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A). ON SITE TODAY (12/27/18) FOR REINSPECTION, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2-5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA ABOVE HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE MOP SINK. FACILITY HAS PEST CONTROL SMITHEREEN ONSITE FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION; FACILITY CLEANED AND REMOVED ALL PEST ACTIVITY (DROPPINGS) AND MINIMIZED THE FLYING INSECTS ACTIVITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 202018FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSSUED)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON SERVING LINE AT MOTOR AND UNDER CONDENSER TRAY IN MARKET AREA.PIZZA /PASTA SERVING LINE AREA-AT MOTOR AND UNDER CONDENSER TRAY & ON FLOOR,DELI-MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER.GRILL PREP AREA-SERVING LINE CODENSER TRAY & LOWER SHELF.ALSO APPX 15- LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA ,MOPSINK AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,WOMEN'S STAFF TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/20/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MARKET PREP AREA- HOT HOLDING UNIT AND CAFE AREA- COOLER.
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.
OCT 32017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER IN MAIN KITCHEN.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COUNTER IN THE COFFEE AREA TO REMOVE COFFEE.(CDI)
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APR 132016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE GRILL PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS IN THE GRILL PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANELS OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINES. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN EACH STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE SYRUP FOR THE SODA DISPENSERS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE GRAB AND GO COOLER IN THE GRILL AREA. (ALONG THE BACK SIDE
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY LEFT FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (COLD WATER HANDLE)
JAN 302015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER #8,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER, MISSING DOORS ON STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLERS CEILINGS,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TRIM AND WALL PANELS IN HALL WAY , NEAR MOP SINK ,CHEMICAL STORAGE,DISH WASHING AREA AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON HOT PREP LINE.
JAN 232015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN PREP AREAS,POT WASHING AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,CAN FOOD STORAGE CARTS,PIZZA PREP AND LINE PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS,CHEMICAL STORAGE,STAFF BREAK ROOM.ALSO SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/23/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER #8,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER, MISSING DOORS ON STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS NEXT TO PREP TABLES.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINES,FLOOR MIXER,PIPES OF COOOKING EQUIPMENT,COUNTER TOPS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLERS CEILINGS,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TRIM AND WALL PANELS IN HALL WAY , NEAR MOP SINK ,CHEMICAL STORAGE,DISH WASHING AREA AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN SERVING LINE PREP AREAS.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.
NOV 132014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
APR 182014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN STOVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP(REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR).
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS: ONE IN COOLER 4, AND 3 IN CART WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 182013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED ON INTERIOR OF LOWER CABINETS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS,IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. ALSO NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN DISH WASHING AREA UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER PREP TABLES AND IN DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE THIRD BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 12012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS/DESSERTS IN REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE NOZZLES, SPIGOTS AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA.
REMOVE EXCESS WATER AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
REPAIR ALL LEAKS IN DISH WASHING AND BEVERAGE AREAS.
MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AS NEEDED. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES. STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUL 202012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,UNDER PREP TABLES,ALONG WALLS AND IN FOOD SERVICE AND DINING AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS/DESSERTS IN REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.
MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AS NEEDED. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES.
MAY 242012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS/DESSERTS IN REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.
MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AS NEEDED. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES.
MAY 82012FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 46.7 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40.0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 5 IN THE KIDS ZONE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CABINETS IN THE GRILL,PIZZA AND SALAD PREP AREAS AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SANDWICH PREP AREA WITH NO RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS/DESSERTS IN REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND STORAGE CABINETS IN ALL PREP AREAS.ALSO CLEAN CABINETS UNDER DRINK STATIONS.
MINIMIZE MOISTIURE ON FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS.
REPAIR LEAK AT THE LARGE DISH MACHINE.
MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AS NEEDED.
MAY 32011FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.(OBSERVED ABOUT 35 FRUIT FLIES AT DISWASHING AREAS) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS.
FOUND CEILING EXHAUSTS NOT CLEAN AT DISHMACHINE AREAS.
NOV 12010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND SANDWICH/SALAD DELI REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE WAS 60.9F. UNIT HAD HOLES IN THE DOOR AND GAPS AT THE TOP OF THE COOLER. MANAGER SEALED OPENINGS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICED THE UNIT DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION #64210-15 ISSUED.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE SANDWICH/SALAD DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 60.0F-68.7F AND PRODUCTS WERE DELI SANDWICHES, CHICKEN, NOODLE, ETC. SALADS, CHICKEN WRAPS, YOGURT AND CUT FRUIT. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 46.75 LBS. VALUED AT $334.02. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PARTITIONER TO ALL THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN TO SEPARATE THEM FROM THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS, ETC.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES-REMOVE FOOD SPILL AND DIRT/DUST. REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED TILED WALL BASES BY POT WASH AREA AND WHEREVER NEEDED.
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