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Brewer Coffee and Custard

1008 W 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 21, 2023
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Brewer Coffee and Custard has six inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 21, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Brewer Coffee and Custard is from Jun 21, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 21, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCT AT THE REAR 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOORS STICKY IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
90
Apr 29, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES .
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SURFACES AT OVERHEAD STORAGE SHELF IN CUSTARD PREP AREA.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK CLOSET.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
70
Feb 17, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING IN REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
86
Feb 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MANAGER JUST ADDED COOKED TO ORDER EGGS TO THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
25
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON CUSTARD MACHINE WATER LINE NEEDS TO BE SEEN TO SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
78
Jan 21, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2285825 4/25/19 NOT CORRECTED.Violation Codes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
60
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY.SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S ARE AT 0.0 PPM"S.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
16
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MANAGER JUST ADDED COOKED TO ORDER EGGS TO THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
25
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON CUSTARD MACHINE WATER LINE NEEDS TO BE SEEN TO SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
61
Apr 25, 2019
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE OR POSTERS TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brewer Coffee and Custard last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brewer Coffee and Custard on file is from Jun 21, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brewer Coffee and Custard?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brewer Coffee and Custard.

Has Brewer Coffee and Custard's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brewer Coffee and Custard have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brewer Coffee and Custard 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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