SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BROWN'S & FAMILY BBQ & SOUL.

YOUR CALL. 54/100

915 W 87TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 14, 2025 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 14
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUL 7
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE AND INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER CABINET; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

DEC 16
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (UNUSED CARS,SMOKER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR YARD .MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET, PREP AREAS AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 9
2024
FAILED
22 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM .EMPLOYEE WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (BULK,SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN GARBAGE CAN ,MOP SINK AREA,TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREA.RECOMMENED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/9/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK AND HAND SINK OR REMOVE DISH RACK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR EMPLOYEE WHILE HANDLING FOODS.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WNHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DARK IN COLOR HEAVILY SOILED AND DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARDS.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,PERSONAL FAN,OVEN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (UNUSED CARS,SMOKER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR YARD .MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET, PREP AREAS AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ,DIRT AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN AIR MATRESS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS,WALL BASES,CEILINGS IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA,MOP SINK CLOSET AND WHERE NEEDED,SMALL HOLES IN WALL.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON CONCRETE PAINTED FLOOR IN RAER FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS & CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 13
2023
PASSED
0 violations

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