Brasero — Funkenhausen

1709 W Chicago, Chicago, IL 60622

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Brasero — Funkenhausen appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2018. On Jan 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Brasero — Funkenhausen's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Food obtained from approved source

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE. OBSERVED VACUUM-PACKAGED AND UNLABELED FISH, STEAK, AND CHICKEN, WITH THE SOURCE OF SAID FOOD UNABLE TO BE LOCATED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD COMES FROM A VERIFIABLY APPROVED SOURCE. A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT-HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT IN WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT

Feb 20, 2020

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 13, 2020

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2019

Suspected Food Poisoning

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COS

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 26, 2018

License

1 major violation.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brasero — Funkenhausen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brasero — Funkenhausen on file is from Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

Has Brasero — Funkenhausen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brasero — Funkenhausen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brasero — Funkenhausen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Brasero — Funkenhausen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brasero — Funkenhausen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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