BROTHERS BEEF.
723 W ARMITAGE AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Passed all 9 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 92017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 232016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,SODA MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER FAN GUARDS AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.
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 272015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON TOP OF MILKSHAKE BLENDER. REMOVE AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER USED TO STORE BREAD UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
OBSERVED PANINI PRESS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAFF TOILET OUT OF ORDER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO SOFT SERVE MACHINE OUT OF ORDER. REPAIR OR REMOVE.
PROVIDED IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT NEXT INSPECTION.
APR 282014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
RIPPED OFF SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO RE ADJUST THE THRESHOLD OF THE EXIT DOOR AND THE OVER HEAD DOOR.
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.
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 282014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED .
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.
MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR.
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.
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 262013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT MILK PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 272013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
PLASTIC ICE SHOOT OF SODA DISPENSER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL ELECTICAL SOCKET ON COOKS LINE.
MAY 312012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLES. MUST STORE IN THE KNIFE RACK. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →