Branko's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2024
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Score
Inspectors have visited Branko's Restaurant 18 times, with records going back to 2011. Branko's Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 31, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Branko's Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 31, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Branko's Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 31, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PRVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#2582498 ON 09/28/2023. 09/28/2023. #49. SHELVING/WOODEN CABINETS, INTERIOR AT THE REAR PREP DIRT--EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. 4-601.11(B) EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114. ALL UNUSED COOLERS, FREEZERS, EQUIPMENT INCLUDING UNUSED COLA DISPENSER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. #58 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SERVING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCED EMPLOYEE TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKIG FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKING AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 28, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE TAPE ON WALLS AND ELECTRICAL CORDS AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/INSTALLATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-- SHELVING/WOODEN CABINETS, INTERIOR AT THE REAR PREP DIRTY----EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. : 4-601.11(B)--- EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114---- ALL UNUSED COOLERS, FREEZERS, EQUIPMENT INCLUDING UNUSED COLA DISPENSER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.---- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 21, 2023
License
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS EGGS AND BURGERS. MUST PROVIDES A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOODS ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS UNDER DEEP FRYERS, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND FLOORS DIRTY UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INCLUDING SPICES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE ON WALLS AND ELECTRICAL CORDS AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/INSTALLATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING/WOODEN CABINETS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP DIRTY, GREASY WITH FOOD SPLATTER.----EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR. SHELVING MUST LEAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR SWEEPING, MOPPING, AND MONITORING ----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE "PUR" WATER FILTRATION FROM THE MIDDLE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY ----TWO WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE REAR. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND FLUSHING WATER FOR THE TOILET AND HAND SINK IN THE NORTH WASHROOM.----LEAK UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY, STAINED TOILET IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED COOLERS, FREEZERS, EQUIPMENT INCLUDING UNUSED COLA DISPENSER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.---- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT SUCH AS HANDICAP SCOOTER IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED.
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Nov 10, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOR INSPECTION FROM A CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jan 15, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 7, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP/DISHROOM AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING, IN FRONT A FILLED LARGE GARBAGE CAN. UPON MY REQUEST GARBAGE CAN WAS REMOVED SAID SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OUT PF 02/22/2020 OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED MEAT (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD INGREDIENT MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PLASTIC SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS GRIMES AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.110 BUSINESS OWNER BAGS,SWEATER,PANTS AND ALL OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS STORED REAR PREP AREAS MUST BE REMOVED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA FOR MENTIONED PERSONAL ITEMS. NO PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
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Feb 22, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, CHILI, RAW CHICKEN, SLICED CHEESE, ETC. STORED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING STEM THERMOMETER PROBE ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER PROBE ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL OF TCS FOODS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA BLOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINK BASIN WAS BLOCKED WITH LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER OF DETERGENTS AND 1 PAIR OF DISH WASHING GLOVES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT COUNTER AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, RAW CHICKEN, ETC. STORED IN WALK COOLER NOT COVERED OR PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID, COVERS, FOR FOODS HELD IN COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE IN REFRIGERATOR IN MIDDLE PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Feb 13, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHTS SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP, ALSO IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE NON WORKING EQUIPMENT FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, CLUTTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALL AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. CLEAN HOOD FILTERS, GREASE PRESENT. REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR COOLER AND DEEP FREEZER (MIDDLE FREEZER) AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZER IN REAR, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR BROKEN TOP STAIR AT BASEMENT STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN MEAT SLICER IN REAR, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN LOWER SHELF ON STEAM TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR (CORNERS) IN REAR PREP AREA AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SPICE STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF BOTH STEAM TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Jun 20, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1560021 7/8/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. #45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SPICE STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF BOTH STEAM TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT NOZZLES ON WATER DISPENSER.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
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Jul 8, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Aug 1, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS(WITH DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER IN ONE OF THE TWO WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 18, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REAR REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Mar 8, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Branko's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Branko's Restaurant on file is from Jan 31, 2024. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Branko's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Branko's Restaurant.
Has Branko's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Branko's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Branko's Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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