AUG 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BRU COFFEE HOUSE.
BEAT. 28/100
1562 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 26, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
5 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Apr 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Open employee drink on prep table, instructed to cap drinks or keep off prep table.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
JUL 212025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Keeping spoons in use in standing water, instructed to keep according to health code,ie.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Unable to locate the back flow prevention device for the ice maker, instructed to install.
JUN 222022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 132022FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2022
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 62020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED ON MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
DEC 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* 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 72017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
* 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
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.
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 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* 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
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 242017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
* 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
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 172016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 92016FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 9
2016
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
* 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)
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.
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.
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.
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
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
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO TRAINING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER FOR EACH EMPLOYEE
DEC 102015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 10
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION NEEDED AT FRONT COOKING AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32015FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2015
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
* 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 242014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
APR 24
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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.
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 22014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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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