JUL 29
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BRINDILLE.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
534 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 29, 2025 · passed
9 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 102024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 10
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ANY ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR EVERY ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN FACILITY FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
OCT 32024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 3
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED DISCLOSURE NOT STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD WITH AN ASTERISK IS SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED TO ADD SERVED RAW TO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER KNOB ON FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER KNOB ON FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ANY ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR EVERY ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN FACILITY FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
DEC 192023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 19
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing, stacked while wet, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
JUN 282022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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AUG 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROCEDURE WITH STAFF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED MASKING TAPE ON LID OF ICE CHEST LOCATED IN BAR COVERED IN BLACK SLIME AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DISCARD, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN LID FREE OF BUILD UP.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON INTERIOR DOOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED IN CHEF'S STATION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLE ON PREP COOLER LOCATED IN CHEF'S STATION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SLIME AND GRIME ON CAULK AROUND AROUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO DISCLAIMER ASTERISKS PROVIDED ON THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
REUSED DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NOV 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.13-OBSERVED PRESET GLASSWARE AND TABLEWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRESET GLASSWARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT GLASSWARE ON TABLE TOPS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11- OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR ON PASTRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 152016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
1-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
JUN 292015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WATER HEATER AND ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
SEP 262014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME,PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES ON RAILS ALONG RUBBER GASKETS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 62013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 6
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 122011FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2011
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks. PROVIDE IODINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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. PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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