CHICAGO BRAUHAUS INC.
4732 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 2 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 32017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING, FAN COVERS AND SELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATIONS COVERS AND KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DEATIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE DRESSING ROOM AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 242017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1932507, DATED: 06/10/2016--VIOLATION#32 Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard at the right side of the server station exposed handsink. 08/27/2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHEN POTS/PANS,AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AT SERVER STATION (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAIMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. MISSING ICE BIN COVER FOR REAR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BARS.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING, FAN COVERS AND SELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AREAS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATIONS COVERS AND KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DEATIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE DRESSING ROOM AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard at the right side of the server station exposed handsink.
Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas- in the bar area, near the fryers, behind the freezer line in the kitchen, and around the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Observed dirt and dust accumulation on the wall behind the cooking line. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.
MAY 272016FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
Observed the ice machine to have a black, mold-like substance on the interior portion. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed raw chicken and beef above cooked soups and potatoes. Instructed facility to store raw foods below and store in order of final cooking temperature (highest temperature store on bottom). Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1527720, dated 3-11-15: Violation 38- "NO EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BOTH BAR AREAS, MUST PROVIDE." Instructed to install and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard at the right side of the server station exposed handsink.
Observed dirt buildup in the front bar soda guns and attached drains. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas- in the bar area, near the fryers, behind the freezer line in the kitchen, and around the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Observed dirt and dust accumulation on the wall behind the cooking line. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.
Observed foodhandlers working without hair restraints. Instructed facility to ensure all foodhandlers have proper hair restraints and to maintain.
Observed the ice scoop stored in the ice at the bar area. Instructed facility to store in a separate and sanitary manner and to maintain.
MAR 112015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SEE FOOD TEMPS BELOW, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,
NO EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BOTH BAR AREAS, MUST PROVIDE,
CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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DEC 182014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE. WOODEN CUTTIN BLOCK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WOODEN BLOCK OR COVER AND RESEAL.
CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND SODA NOZZLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER IN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES TO FOOD PREP AREA.
SEVERAL UNAUTHORIZED PEOPLE WALKING THROUGH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROHIBIT NON-WORKING FROM WALKING THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA.
JUN 52014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Ice bins not protected or covered. Instructed to provide covers for all ice bins.
Can opener attached to prep table and interior ice machine panel not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wall base and in prep area not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation covers and ceiling around vents not clean. Instructed to detail clean vents and cleaning tile.
MAY 282014FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilities not properly maintained or operated. High temperature dish machine being used to sanitize utensils at final rinse of 164.0 F. Instructed manager that high temperature dish machine must sanitize utensils and equipment at 180 F or higher. Serious citation issued 7-38-030. "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON DISH MACHINE.
Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Ice bins not protected or covered. Instructed to provide covers for all ice bins.
Can opener attached to prep table and interior ice machine panel not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wall base and in prep area not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation covers and ceiling around vents not clean. Instructed to detail clean vents and cleaning tile.
JUN 52013PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
WOOD CUTTING BLOCK AND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DEEP CUTS/CREVICES/STAINS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND NOT TO USE WOOD CUTTING BOARDS/BLOCKS.
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS/DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, SLICER, GRINDER, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINES, CAN OPENER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA, BAR AREAS AND BASEMENT. ALSO MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST.
EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND PREP AREA; DUST BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS, INCLUDING THE OWNER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING/COOKING/HANDLING FOODS.
CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
JUN 112012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR 2 ICE BIN BEHIND MAIN BAR AND 1 ICE BIN BEHIND SERVICE BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN MAIN BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/CORNER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.--------MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE SEWER EJECTOR ROOM IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES WITH DUST AND GREASES BUILD-UP ABOVE KITCHEN HOT HOLDING/PREP LINE.
MAY 192011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, MEAT SLICER, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CLEAN.
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 KITCHEN, BARS AREAS AND BASEMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR BOTTOM OF WALL AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AT SMALL BAR AREA.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS.
JUN 102010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. IMPROPER CHLORINE LEVELS IN GLASS WASHING MACHINE BEHIND BAR. MEASURED 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO HAVE UNIT REPAIRED. DISH MACHINE REPAIR MAN SHOWED UP TO REPAIR MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FAX REPAIR INVOICE TO 312-746-4240. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE IN REAR UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION #58438-12
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDERS FOR ALL ICE MACHINES. REMOVE COLD PLATES FROM 3 ICE BINS AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BIN. PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVERS. PROVIDE CONTAINERS FOR PROPERLY STORING UTENSILS. INVERT ALL DISHWARE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS IN ALL ROOM, RIGHT OF WALK IN BEER COOLER AND FRONT SERVICE AREA. CLEAN HERE AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. COVER DRAIN NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR BOXES, WOOD ETC STORE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR.
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. WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ROOMS (WEST SIDE). MUST DETERMINE SOURCE AND REPAIR. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN HOOD VENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST.
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