BRASERITOS RESTAURANT INC..

Chicago Health Dept

4107 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

5 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Sep 2019.

Last inspected Sep 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW HEALTH CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

** PREMISES HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR UNDER COOK FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE PIPE FROM THE HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY OVER THE DRAIN. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAKY ON THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL. MUST BE ABLE TO MONITOR FOR PEST AND EASILY CLEAN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 22

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE ALL CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE COOK'S LINE.

SEP 7

2017

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

MUST PROVIDE AN AIR GAP FOR THE DRAIN PIPE AT THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZEGUARD FOR THE STEAM TABLE TO BE USED AS A SELF-SERVICE BUFFET TABLE. THE STEAM TABLE IS DESIGNED TO BE USED FOR OVER THE COUNTER SERVICE NOT SELF-SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, AND DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE ALL CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE COOK'S LINE.

AUG 30

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MUST CONNECT HAND SINK TO CITY PLUMBING AND REMOVE DRAINLINE PIPE FROM OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS

AUG 25

2017

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 48.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 44.3F-44.9F,10LBS. EGG SALSA 47.0F,2LBS. COOKED BEANS 45.6F,5.5LBS MOLE 46.9F-48.0F,3LBS.BLACK BEANS 47.2F,7.5LBS. CHICKEN STOCK 45.6F-47.3F,8LBS. GREEN PORK SAUCE 49.7F,2.5 LBS. COOKED CHIRIZO 46.7F-48.5F,4LBS. COOKED GRAVY 45.1F,3GALLONS LAMB STOCK 44.5F,1.5LBS. SHREEDED CHICKEN 50.6F,2LBS. GABANZO BEANS 48.0F,1LB. GREEN CHICKEN 47.4F,40LBS. RED & GREEN SALSA 46.1F-48.8F.WITH COOKED DATES RANGING FROM 8/21- 8/24.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.87LBS. $93.55(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK THAT WILL BE INSTALLED IN DISH WASHING AREA.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMP SINK .MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SPLASH GUARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK,LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL GAPS IN LOWER WALL UNDER 3- COMP SINK & MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREAS AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK AND 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.

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