Brett'S Kitchen

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON FIRST FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE WITH SLICER AND ABOVE SHELVING UNIT WHERE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BASEMENT AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. O...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITAT...

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEE SHALL WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT ARE DESIGNED AND WORN TO EFFECTIVELY KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS AND UNWRAPPED SINGLE SERVICE A...

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

OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN AREA LEADING TO PUBLIC ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2585728 DATED 11/27/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. ...

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROPVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS UNUSED UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROPVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2561384 ON 07/28/2022. VIOLATION#51: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER ATTACHED TO ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEAVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIO...

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN IN PAN ON STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER ATTACHED TO ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEAVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN DOWNSTAIRS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH AN OPEN BEVERAGE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, EMPLOYEES may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED COOK PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING OR PREPARING FOOD.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND MUST MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRANOLA MIX WITHOUT ALLERGEN LABEL . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH OUT LABEL: GARDEN SALAD, POTATO SALAD, COLESLAW, TABBOULEH SALAD, AND GRANOLA MIX . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS NAME AND...

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 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED FACILITY PREPARING AND SERVING EGGS OVER EASY OR MEDIUM COOKED STEAK WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A REMINDER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS IN 1 DOOR FRIDGE UNIT IN BASEMENT WITHOUT PROPER LABEL OR DATES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AND DA...

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. WHEN FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED WASTEWATER BACKS UP INTO MIDDLE AND TAR LEFT COMPARTMENTS. MUST MAINTAIN 3 CMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT NO BACK UP OCCURS. SERIOUS VIOLAITON 7-38-030,

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS ALONG WALLS/CORNERS.

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

1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASEKTS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPLATTERS ON CEILING TILES AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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

1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING ALSO LOWER LEVEL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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

SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF BOTH WASHROOMS. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 7-UP COOLER RUSTY AND WITH DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

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

BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE COOK LINE/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND BACKLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-...

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MEAT SLICER AND BLENDERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1138792 DATED ON 01/29/13 FOR VIOLATION #(32).NO DRAIN BOARD AT BOTH 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN STOVE AND 3-COMP SINK 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORR...

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

CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON SODA CASES IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON PROPER SHELVINGS.

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

PIECES OF CARD BOARD COVERING FOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

FOUND BAG OF BREAD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP 6" OFF FLOOR.

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

FOUND OPEN EMPLOYEES DRINKS STORED NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

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

NO DRAIN BOARD AT BOTH 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN STOVE AND 3-COMP SINK 1ST FLOOR. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GAURD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK BASMENT.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO ISTALL.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

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. CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER ARE WORN AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE.

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

THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT IS LEAKING WATER FROM THE DRAIN. MUST REPAIR.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed food build up inside 1st floor prep area coolers door gaskets and accumilated dust build up on fan covers i...

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Must have coolers placed conspicuously in prep area c...