Chicago
35
BEAT

Brown'S Chicken LLC

5601 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
35/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
12
7 passed
Last Inspected
2016-04-14
Pass Rate
58%
4 failures
Score
35/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2016-04-14)
Failed 4 inspections (2016, 2015, 2014...)
Food Temperature issues found across 8 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 33×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Facility Condition serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training serious
2016-04-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on units throughout facility. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt buildup in refrigeration gaskets throughout facility. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and grease buildup on the faucet at the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Food Temperature

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

Observed water stained ceiling tiles above the hot holding area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

2016-04-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found 7lbs of cooked chicken (valued at $55) at an improper temperature of 77.5f on top of an unused fryer. Operator discarded and denatured said food. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. ...

critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

Upon arrival noted water temperature throughout facility at 72.5f. Operator noted that hot water heater was not functioning. Operator repaired during inspection and water temperature reached 112.3f. Instructed facility to maintain hot water at least ...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed 20 fruit flies in the rear prep area. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

serious Other

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

No City of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site at time of inspection. Instructed facility that a City of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, etc) are being prep...

serious Facility Condition

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

Observed the three compartment sink not properly maintained. When more than one compartment is let out the floor drain can not contain and receive all the water without overflowing onto the floor. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Serious c...

serious Sanitation

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

Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection # 1482806, dated 6-19-15: Violation 33-"GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT).GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES ,WHEELS,ETC THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.NEED...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on units throughout facility. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt buildup in refrigeration gaskets throughout facility. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and grease buildup on the faucet at the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Food Temperature

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

Observed water stained ceiling tiles above the hot holding area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

2015-06-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

FRESH ICE CREAM IS SCOOPED ON PREMISES. OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP DIRTY WITH FOOD PRODUCT STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DIPPER WELL BY THE CHEST FREEZER RUSTY SHELF AT EAST SIDE OF INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SUR...

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT).GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES ,WHEELS,ETC THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND M...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,FOOD AND DEBRIS,INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL SHEET USED ON FLOOR BY THE FRYERS AND UNUSED OVEN NOT SEALED TO FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ...

minor Sanitation

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

LARGE HOLES ON CEILING AROUND THE PIPES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS.FOOD LIQUID STAINS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE JUICE BOXES AND AT RAW CHICKEN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.CLEAN BOTTOM WALLS THROUGHOUT THE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT URINAL AT MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

2015-06-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY RAW CHICKEN STATION.FOUND SANITIZER SOLUTION INSTALLED ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SANITIZER IN IT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SANITIZER DISPENSER AND ONLY USE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.EMPL...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE.FOUND THE HOT WATER UNIT WERE PASTA IS COOKED NOT CLEANED:INSIDE THE UNIT ACCUMULATION OF MINERAL BUILD-UP THAT IS SO THICK UNABLE TO SEE METAL BARS,ALSO A METAL SHELF COATED WITH PLASTIC,THE PLASTIC ...

minor Sanitation

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

FRESH ICE CREAM IS SCOOPED ON PREMISES. OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP DIRTY WITH FOOD PRODUCT STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DIPPER WELL BY THE CHEST FREEZER RUSTY SHELF AT EAST SIDE OF INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,...

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT).GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES ,WHEELS,ETC THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND M...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,FOOD AND DEBRIS,INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL SHEET USED ON FLOOR BY THE FRYERS AND UNUSED OVEN NOT SEALED TO FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO...

minor Sanitation

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

LARGE HOLES ON CEILING AROUND THE PIPES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS.FOOD LIQUID STAINS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE JUICE BOXES AND AT RAW CHICKEN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.CLEAN BOTTOM WALLS THROUGHOUT THE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE RAW CHICKEN STATION AND URINAL AT MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

2014-10-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-10-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, GROUND LITTERED WITH GARBAGE, POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- EXTERIOR OF SINKS/SINK HANDLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND CALCIUM BUILD UP, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVERS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK, MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA AND CEILING TILES PAPER PEELING ABOVE SODA SYRUP ROOM AND ABOVE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK PIPE.

2014-02-13 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING ALSO OBSERVED PREMISES USING TIN FOIL AS COVER ON TOP OF SHELF UNDER UNUSED VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AND ON EXTERIOR OF SAME SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

2013-09-13 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND RE CAULK AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK AT REAR AREA.

minor Food Temperature

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

ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF FRYERS, PREP SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIPES AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS, FOOD RACKS, FILTER BOX AND PIPES.

minor Food Temperature

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

ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING AND HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3RD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2013-03-08 Pass Canvass
6
minor Food Temperature

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, (2) EXPOSED HAND SINKS, PREP SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FREEZERS AND S...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS (STICKY AND GREASY)THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT/REAR, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER) ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT DINING.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.------CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND PREP SINK OR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2012-10-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Documentation & Training

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

Found/observed no certified food mgr with City of Chicago food sanitation certificate at time of inspection, while handling/preparing potentially hazardous foods (Chicken, Cooked meatball, Italian beef, sausage).Citation Issued.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

2011-06-16 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-05-02 Fail License
6
minor Sanitation

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

Walk in freezer shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be replaced. Front counter shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of storage shelving racks, cooking equipment, front counter shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipmen, storage shelving, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), damaged floor tiles in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceiling tiles in prep areas need cleaning(detailed), damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms, shall be replaced, repair.

minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, damaged/broken light shields shall be replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vent(ventilation)in coolers, prep areas, dining areas and bathrooms need detailed cleaning.

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