BROTHERS BEEF.

Chicago Health Dept

723 W ARMITAGE AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

9 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2017.

Last inspected Mar 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 9

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO, DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CUTTING BOARD AND DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ALSO IN FRONT AND REAR PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF GLASS SLIDING REACH IN COOLER AT 48.7F 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 ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 12LBS. RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 50.0F-50.5F,20LBS.COOKED ITALIAN BEEF 50.2F,4LBS.RAW CHICKEN 50.8F,4LBS. TURKEY BURGERS 50.9F,6.7LBS. POLISH 47.6F,6LBS.PIZZA PUFFS 49.8F,3LBS; MEATBALLS 50.0F,5LBS. HOT DOGS 48.5F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.60.7LBS.$263.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1537378 4/27/15 #45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,SODA MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER FAN GUARDS AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET NEAR REGISTER,MISSING WALL BASE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.

APR 27

2015

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON TOP OF MILKSHAKE BLENDER. REMOVE AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD IS NOT PERMITTED. RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR OF PREMISES AND RAW WOOD SHELVING IN OFFICE AREA MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER USED TO STORE BREAD UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PANINI PRESS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED STAFF TOILET OUT OF ORDER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO SOFT SERVE MACHINE OUT OF ORDER. REPAIR OR REMOVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDED IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT NEXT INSPECTION.

APR 28

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW BARE WOOD ON THE SHELVE ABOVE THE DESK FOR PHONE ORDERING AREA,AND RAW BARE WOOD INSIDE THE CUSTONER'S WASHROOM, MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

RIPPED OFF SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE ADJUST THE THRESHOLD OF THE EXIT DOOR AND THE OVER HEAD DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO THE MOP SINK FAUCET,WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE HOSE AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE SHELVINGS WITH CLEAN POTS,PANS, BAKING SHEET AND BOWL AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS NOT BEING USE FOR BAKING AND COOKING.

MAR 28

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED .

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW BARE WOOD ON THE SHELVE ABOVE THE DESK FOR PHONE ORDERING AREA,AND RAW BARE WOOD INSIDE THE CUSTONER'S WASHROOM, MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO THE MOP SINK FAUCET,WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE HOSE AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE SHELVINGS WITH CLEAN POTS,PANS, BAKING SHEET AND BOWL AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS NOT BEING USE FOR BAKING AND COOKING.

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AUG 26

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT MILK PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FEB 27

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC ICE SHOOT OF SODA DISPENSER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL ELECTICAL SOCKET ON COOKS LINE.

MAY 31

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLES. MUST STORE IN THE KNIFE RACK. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES.

FEB 4

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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