NOV 10
2022
PASS · 0 violations
BRANKO'S RESTAURANT.
Chicago Health Dept
1118 W FULLERTON AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2022.
14 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2022.
Last inspected Nov 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
53
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 18
2022
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
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.
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 ISSUED
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
JAN 15
2020
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 7
2020
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 ISSUED
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 STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY FOOD INGREDIENT MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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.
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
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
FEB 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 4 CRITICAL
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.
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 MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE IN REFRIGERATOR IN MIDDLE PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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FEB 13
2018
PASS 5 violations
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 2
2017
PASS 6 violations
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.
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 CONTACT SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE NON WORKING EQUIPMENT FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, CLUTTER.
JUN 27
2016
PASS 1 violation
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.
JUN 20
2016
FAIL 5 violations
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)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
JUL 8
2015
PASS 5 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
AUG 1
2014
PASS 2 violations
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.
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.
JUL 18
2013
PASS 1 violation
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REAR REFRIGERATION UNITS.
MAR 8
2012
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 10
2011
PASS 1 violation
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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