Chicago
38
BEAT

Branko'S Restaurant

1118 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
38/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
14
10 passed
Last Inspected
2022-11-10
Pass Rate
71%
3 failures
Score
38/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2022-11-10)
Failed 3 inspections (2022, 2020, 2016)
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 24×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
2022-11-10 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2022-02-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSU...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOR INSPECTION FROM A CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

2020-01-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-01-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP/DISHROOM AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING, IN FRONT A FILLED LARGE GARBAGE CAN. UPON MY REQUEST GARBAGE CAN WAS REMOVED SAID SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION IS...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OUT PF 02/22/2020 OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED MEAT (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD INGREDIENT MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PLASTIC SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS GRIMES AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.110 BUSINESS OWNER BAGS,SWEATER,PANTS AND ALL OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS STORED REAR PREP AREAS MUST BE REMOVED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA FOR MENTIONED PERSONAL ITEMS. NO PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

2019-02-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT COUNTER AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA BLOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINK BASIN WAS BLOCKED WITH LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER OF DETERGENTS AND 1 PAIR OF DISH WASHING GLOVES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, RAW CHICKEN, ETC. STORED IN WALK COOLER NOT COVERED OR PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID, COVERS, FOR FOODS HELD IN COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, CHILI, RAW CHICKEN, SLICED CHEESE, ETC. STORED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 ...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE IN REFRIGERATOR IN MIDDLE PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO WORKING STEM THERMOMETER PROBE ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER PROBE ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL OF TCS FOODS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TI...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

2018-02-13 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2017-06-02 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR COOLER AND DEEP FREEZER (MIDDLE FREEZER) AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZER IN REAR, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR BROKEN TOP STAIR AT BASEMENT STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN MEAT SLICER IN REAR, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN LOWER SHELF ON STEAM TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONT...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR (CORNERS) IN REAR PREP AREA AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALL AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. CLEAN HOOD FILTERS, GREASE PRESENT. REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHTS SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP, ALSO IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE NON WORKING EQUIPMENT FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, CLUTTER.

2016-06-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SPICE STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF BOTH STEAM TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

2016-06-20 Fail Canvass
5
serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1560021 7/8/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. #45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SPICE STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF BOTH STEAM TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT NOZZLES ON WATER DISPENSER.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

2015-07-08 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2014-08-01 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS(WITH DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER IN ONE OF THE TWO WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2013-07-18 Pass Canvass
1
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REAR REFRIGERATION UNITS.

2012-03-08 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2011-02-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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