NOV 19
2025
PASS · 0 violations
CAFE BRAUER.
Chicago Health Dept
2021 N STOCKTON DR · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).
11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
24
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 9
2024
PASS 3 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED DEEPLY CUT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FRONT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED VENTS IN WASHROOMS, DISHROOM AND ABOVE SOUTHWEST DOOR TO DISHROOM WITH EXCUESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 14
2023
PASS 1 violation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
JUL 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
A HIGH-TEMPERATURE IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER OR HIGH-TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS ARE NEEDED FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINES IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON THE WATER INTAKE LINE OF THE COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL OR BE ABLE TO SHOW INSPECTOR BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
AUG 12
2019
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN WATER & DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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AUG 22
2017
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DRYING RACK FOR CLEAN DISHES, IN PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RISER IN PREP AREA, INSTALL PROPER RISER TO STORE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MIST CLEAN DEAD BUGS, SPIDER WEBS AND DUST FROM WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER, AND IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL ACROSS FROM MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REMOVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF DISH MACHINE #3 IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 12
2016
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES ,UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN INSIDE DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM UTENSILS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND 3- COMP SINK
MAY 29
2015
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE IN WALK IN FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 27
2014
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.
JUL 16
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
RAW WOODEN WALL MOUNTS FOR SHELVING MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAY ARM ONLY FOR THIRD WASH BASIN. NOZZLE ON SINK REACHES 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENTS ONLY. MUST PROVIDE NOZZLES FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.
JUN 10
2010
PASS 1 violation
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. CRACKED WALL TILES ALONG BASEBOARD IN LEFT SIDE WASHROOM AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN RIGHT SIDE WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP, MUST REPLACE.
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