JUL 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BRIGHTWOK KITCHEN.
EAT. 77/100
21 E ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 2, 2025 · passed with conditions
10 of 15 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.8-55.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, RAW EGGS IN SHELL(55.4F), RICE NOODLES(49.8F), AND SHREDDED KALE AND CABBAGE(50.9F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $10 WEIGHING 5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
APR 142025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
SEP 192023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND IF ANY ALLERGENS ARE PRESENT IN THE PRODUCT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE STOVE AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS THROUGHOUT, ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUL 52022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 5
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 4LBS OF SHREDDED CHICKEN AT 48.9F AND 1LBS OF STEAK AT 48.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $20. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BROWN SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK CONTAINERS BY THE DRY STATION WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMSPTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLEAR AND BLOODY LIQUID POOLING ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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MAY 202021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALK-IN COOLER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, HANGING CAULKING AND RUSTY PANELS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 92020FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OCT 9
2020
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT OVER 200 PPM. SAID DISH MACHINE TOTAL WATER DEMAND IS 1.7 GALLONS PER CYCLE. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION AS INDICATED BY THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER CHLORINE BASED SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PM (DEPENDING ON WATER TEMPERATURE). PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK CONTAINER OF BANANA CHIPS WITHOUT LABELING. MUST PROVIDE COMMON FOOD NAME.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND PREPARATION COOK WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL PERSONS SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, SUCH AS HAIRNETS, BASEBALL CAPS, OR SUN VISORS, WHERE THE HAIR IS COVERED AND CONTAINED. HAIR SPRAY IS NOT ADEQUATE. MUSTACHE OR BEARD RESTRAINTS SHALL BE USED FOR ANY FACIAL HAIR EXCEEDING ONE (1) INCH IN LENGTH.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND WALK IN COOLER CEILING FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
DEC 122019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EITHER UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON THE CAULK AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ON THE CAULK AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON FANS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 232018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2018
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE CORNER OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED A MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 82017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH NO HOT WATER WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ARE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS OR ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
AUG 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. OR PLACE A DRIP PAN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
FEB 222016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT THE FRESH FOOD SERVICE LINE, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD ROTECTION. A COPY OF SNEEZE GUARD SPECS IS GIVEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 202015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 20
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE DISH MACHINE EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE SHELF OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
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