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Baume & Brix - the Grid

351 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
French
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2014
74
Score
Medium Risk

Baume & Brix - the Grid appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2012. The most recent report on file is from Mar 28, 2014. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 28, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 28, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS. BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTION COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN BY THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH SINK AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT ROOM WITH BEER WALK IN COOLER AND CLOSETS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Oct 30, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY, NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED TO PIZZA STATION HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
12
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND A VACCUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN KITCHEN AND ABOUT 15LBS OF DIFFERNT FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE PACKAGED ON SITE USING MACHINE WITHOUT ANY DEPT APPROVAL. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UTENSILS IN BAD CONDITIONS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS FOUND BEHIND PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLAEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 25, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLERS WITH DRAWERS (BY THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER), MUST BE CLEANED, INCLUDING THE BEER KEG WALK-IN COOLER BY REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BELOW THE DISHMACHINE & SOME CEILING TILES BY THE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN MUST BE CLEANED. ANY MISSING TILES IN DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST HAVE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY OLD, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED PROPERLY, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baume & Brix - the Grid last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baume & Brix - the Grid on file is from Mar 28, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baume & Brix - the Grid?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Baume & Brix - the Grid.

Has Baume & Brix - the Grid's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baume & Brix - the Grid have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Baume & Brix - the Grid means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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