Brew Brew Coffee and Tea

1641 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2020

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Brew Brew Coffee and Tea has four inspections on file, the first dated 2017. The most recent report on file is from Dec 8, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Brew Brew Coffee and Tea dates to Dec 8, 2020.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Brew Brew Coffee and Tea is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2020

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Sep 22, 2020

License

3 major violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH A UP TO DATE SERVICE REPORT FOR THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 5-203.12 OBSERVED ONLY ONE TOILET ROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOM IS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Sep 13, 2018

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO PROVIDE.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS AND BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILD UP.

Jul 13, 2017

License

2 minor violations.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE THE RAW WOOD SUPPORT FOR THE COFFEE COUNTERTOP.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brew Brew Coffee and Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brew Brew Coffee and Tea on file is from Dec 8, 2020. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brew Brew Coffee and Tea?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brew Brew Coffee and Tea.

Has Brew Brew Coffee and Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Brew Brew Coffee and Tea have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brew Brew Coffee and Tea 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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