BROWNTROUT.

Chicago Health Dept

4111 N LINCOLN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2015.

Last inspected Mar 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 31

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.ALSO,THE GASKET IS RIPPED,AROUND THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENTS, (1)FREEZER AT REAR STORAGE AREA,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE STOVES,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS, AND COOLER AT BAR AREA ETC.AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS OUTSIDE SIDE DOOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS,CIGARETTE BUTTS AND FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THRU-OUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE,STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 15

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRI OUTSIDE SIDE DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MAY 7

2014

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, WATER LEAKING FROM TOP AND SIDE AT SEALS/GASKETS OF GREASE CONTAINER, OVERFLOWING FROM THE TOP AND SIDE PIPE CONNECTED TO GREASE CONTAINER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR, WASTE WATER LEAKING ONTO FLOOR, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON SITE TO WASH DISHES, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1326220 DATE: 03/08/2013, SEE LIST BELOW, 32 MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. 33 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CHOPPING BOARD, WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, BOTTOM INTERIOR SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS ,INTERIOR SHELVE OF THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN. 34 MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, WALK IN COOLER, AND BEHIND AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER. ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR TRU-OUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. 35 MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA,BEHIND AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. HOOD AND TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT REAR AREA BEHIND THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. PEELING PAINT OF THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS OF THE PREP COOLER. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT OR REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEXT TO SERVICE COUNTER AREA WHERE DRINKS ARE MADE, MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES, RESTRICT STORING BE TWEET WALL AND PIPES, MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD-UP IN FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRI OUTSIDE SIDE DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MAR 8

2013

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CHOPPING BOARD, WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, BOTTOM INTERIOR SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS ,INTERIOR SHELVE OF THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, WALK IN COOLER, AND BEHIND AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER. ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR TRU-OUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA,BEHIND AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING OF THE SAME AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DUST. HOOD AND TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT REAR AREA BEHIND THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. PEELING PAINT OF THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS OF THE PREP COOLER. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA,WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 7

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED BROKEN SPLASH GUARDS FOR EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE SPLASH GUARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, ONE FREEZER AT REAR STORAGE AREA, EXTERIOR AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND COOLER AT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREAS, REAR HALLWAY AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR AND PAINT REAR STORAGE AREA CEILING AND WALLS AT HALLWAY STORAGE AREA; ALSO SEAL OPENINGS SAME AREAS, AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT HAND BOWL AT 2ND WASHROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THRU-OUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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AUG 10

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Remains to be corrected by 10/29/11.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Remains to be corrected by 10/29/11.

JUL 29

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES OVER 25 IN THE BASEMENT, AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE HOUSE FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN, AND CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521229 DATED 2/14/11. #32- MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ICE MACHINE LID AND REPLACE.#41- EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES. MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOORS,AWAY FROM WALLS T0 PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BY THE DISH MACHINE. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACKISH MOLDY TYPE SUBSTANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LID AND EXTERIOR PART OF THE BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL, BESIDE THE STOVE BY THE 2 BURNER STOVE, BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REMOVE THE 2 BURNER STOVE THAT IS LOCATED AT END OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN, NOT UNDER THE HOOD/VENT. OR RELOCATE IT UNDER THE HOOD/VENT.

FEB 14

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE, MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ICE MACHINE LID AND REPLACE BAR AREA CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS AND DRIED GOODS STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

APR 27

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN 3 TIER STORAGE CART IN REAR STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALKIN COOLER AND HALLWAY OUT SIDE COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED 2 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP.

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