Brass Heart
Last inspected: Nov 23, 2022
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Score
Brass Heart appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 23, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Brass Heart since Nov 23, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 23, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER MUST HAVE A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE. MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 8, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER; PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD PLASTIC CONTAINER UNDER THE COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS.PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER EAST COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND COOLERS.DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND ELEVATED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPAIR REPLACE
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Dec 2, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 18, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK) 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 #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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May 16, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. EACH ITEM THAT THE REMINDER APPLIES TO MUST BE DISCLOSED WITH AN ASTERISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION # 58 FROM REPORT DATED 7/16/18 REPORT # 2184933 NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 60
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Jul 24, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO MANAGER WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE AND SUPPLIES STOCKED AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXPOSED DUCT-WORK AND INSULATION MATERIAL ABOVE REAR FOOD STORAGE AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE AREA. -
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Jul 16, 2018
License
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PROTECTION (SNEEZE GUARD) AT THE FOOD SERVING COUNTER LINE BY THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD FOR THE FOOD SERVICE COUNTER. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO MANAGER WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE POSTED SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE AND SUPPLIES STOCKED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: RAW OR UNDER-COOKED ANIMAL FOODS NOT DISCLOSED ON MENU, ALSO NO REMINDER STATEMENT PRINTED. INFORMATION MUST BE PRESENTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXPOSED DUCT-WORK AND INSULATION MATERIAL ABOVE REAR FOOD STORAGE AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brass Heart last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brass Heart on file is from Nov 23, 2022. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brass Heart?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Brass Heart.
Has Brass Heart's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brass Heart have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brass Heart 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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