BRU COFFEE HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

1562 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

15 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 26

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Open employee drink on prep table, instructed to cap drinks or keep off prep table.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

JUL 21

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Keeping spoons in use in standing water, instructed to keep according to health code,ie.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Unable to locate the back flow prevention device for the ice maker, instructed to install.

JUN 22

2022

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 13

2022

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL IN THE REAR NEAR THE BOILER ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND ANTS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 6

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED ON MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A FEW BOXES AND CANS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND RECOMMENDED GETTING A LOCK FOR THE DUMPSTER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED WOOD BOARDS, A CEILING LIGHT, AND FOAM BEING STORED IN REAR OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE PREMISES FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO OPERATION.

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DEC 13

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES SANDWICHES AND COFFEE DRINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

NOV 7

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND NO SOAP AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP AFTER REALIZING THERE WAS NO SOAP AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. DELI MEATS, EGGS, CHICKEN, ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP AROUND THE SINK STOPPERS IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPLACE THE SINK STOPPERS IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY PLUG THE DRAIN TO ALLOW FILLING OF THE SINKS.

MAR 27

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON THE LINE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 24

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS AT TIME OF INSPECTION: REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS 50F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 50F BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN SAID COOLER THAT WERE ABOVE 40F WERE DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #3). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS: FOUND TURKEY DELI MEAT AT 52.3F, HAM DELI MEAT AT 51.4F, CONTAINER OF MAYONNAISE AT 55.3F, 2 CONTAINERS OF HUMMUS AT 49.7F, CHICKEN BREAST AT 51.2F, JAR OF PESTO AT 53.2F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.2F, SLICED CUCUMBER AT 50.2F, AND VARIOUS CHEESES AT 53F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Serious Documentation & Training

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON THE LINE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 17

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

A BLACK HOME DISH MACHINE INSTALLED AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. PRESENTLY NOT IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN WHERE ICE IS STORED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA/DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

A LOT OF MATERIALS AND ITMES STORED ON FLOOR AT REAR OF THE BASEMENT WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE WHAT IS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR

NOV 9

2016

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE ,ALSO INTERIOR WHITE PANELS OF THE UNIT IS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT PROTECTED,FOUND A MILK COOLER STORED ON SHELF UNDER BROKEN CEILING(HOLE ON CEILING)IN COFFEE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID CEILING WALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS: 15-16 FLIES IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA, 10-12 FLIES IN FRONT PREP CREPE AREA,ALSO ON JUICE MACHINE,GLASSES AND ON APPLE PEELER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID FLIES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED,ALSO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOF, A 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT INSECT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS: CREAM CHEESE, MILK, CREPES ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,SERVED AND STORED. CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED AND POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRETED FROM DECEMBER 3,2015,REPORT#1589170 #38-VENTILATION NEEDED AT FRONT COOKING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 11-9-16 NO VENTILATION PROVIDED ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

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

PIECE OF RAW WOOD HOLDING A SHELF BEHIND THE FRONT COFFEE AREA,SURFACE IS BROKEN ROUGH AND NOT CLEANABLE ,ALSO STUCK IS A CHEWED GUM.UNDER FRONT COUNTER RAW WOOD WITH NON-CLEANABLE SURFACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE A BLACK HOME DISH MACHINE INSTALLED AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. PRESENTLY NOT IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN WHERE ICE IS STORED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA/DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD STAINS AND GRIMES ON WALLS INCLUDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AT CREPE PREP/DISH ROOM AREA, NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

A LOT OF MATERIALS AND ITMES STORED ON FLOOR AT REAR OF THE BASEMENT WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE WHAT IS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO TRAINING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER FOR EACH EMPLOYEE

DEC 10

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACE WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION NEEDED AT FRONT COOKING AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 3

2015

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT WATER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE CUSTOMER WASHROOM UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS. 10-12 FLIES IN BATHROOM, 15-16 FLIES IN REAR ART GALLERY AREA, 20-22 FLIES IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA, 10-12 FLIES IN FRONT CREPE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IE... CREAM CHEESE, MILK, CREPES ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1434481 4-2-14 INSP#386 #32 SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES NEAR PREP COOLER, DINING AREA, ETC. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP FREEZER DOOR, #35 SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINKS AND WASHBOWLS, #41 REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACE WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, COFFEE MACHINES, JUICER, CREPE MACHINE. ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity

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

FLOORS THROUGH IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD MOUSE. CLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG ALL WALL BASES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION NEEDED AT FRONT COOKING AREA. AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT...BOXES OF FOOD, BROKEN GLASS, ETC... MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 24

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES NEAR PREP COOLER, DINING AREA, ETC. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP FREEZER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINKS AND WASHBOWLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

APR 2

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES NEAR PREP COOLER, DINING AREA, ETC. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP FREEZER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINKS AND WASHBOWLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

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