BROWN'S RESTAURANT LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

5254 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

5 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Mar 2020.

Last inspected Mar 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
20
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 26
2020
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PESTS AND RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

MAR 13
2020
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CAKE WITHOUT LABELS IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGY INFORMATION AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PESTS AND RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Documentation & Training
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. ALL licensed RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS and establishments with a liquor license shall have at least one commercial dumpster with commercial REFUSE removal. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

JUL 9
2019
PASS 7 violations
Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL DRY GOODS IN BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT. ALSO LABEL PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITH THE DATE, TIME AND NAME.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN-USE UTENSILS.

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

NOTED RAW WOOD AROUND THE HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE AND COUNTER. MUST SEAL, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE BETTER WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/ STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES CERITIFIED MANAGER DO NOT HAVE HER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JUL 12
2018
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 29
2018
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND IF NEXT TO A FOOD PREP STATION SPLASHGUARDS NEED TO BE INSTALLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSEREVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW AT MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK. OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE STOPPERS.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

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