MAY 29
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MIDDLE BROW.
EAT. 84/100
2002 N MOZART ST · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 29, 2025 · passed
6 of 10 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
APR 162025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 16
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
APR 52024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 5
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
AUG 92023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2560768 ON 7/14/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 142022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 14
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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JUL 282020FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2020
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE/OFFICE AREA AND BEER PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 3 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE WOOD UNDERNEATH THE BREAD SLICER.
MAY 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL GAP AT FLOOR DRAIN IN BEER BARREL STORAGE AREA .MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG FLOOR AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD OF PIZZA OVEN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTFICATES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 82019PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 8
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2" GAP ALONG TOP OF BEER DELIVERY DOOR,ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR MAN DOOR AND SIDES OF OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS AND WOOD TRIM AT CAGED FENCED AREA (BEER KEGS).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT BAR/PREP AREA , REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER BARREL STORAGE AREA
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
JAN 32019FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 3
2019
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2" GAP ALONG TOP OF BEER DELIVERY DOOR,ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR MAN DOOR AND SIDES OF OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER AND BAR SEATING AREA FROM CUSTOMERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS AND WOOD TRIM AT CAGED FENCED AREA (BEER KEGS).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED AN LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT BAR/PREP AREA , REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER BARREL STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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