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Brinks Cafe

455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2014
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Brinks Cafe, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 4, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Brinks Cafe since Apr 4, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

“Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Brinks Cafe's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
11
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS,DAIRY, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
90
Jul 3, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE THE PANINI PRESS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE COUNTERTOP.
34
90
Mar 27, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
40
95
Jun 8, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.
31
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER STORED IN THE COLDEST PART OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE FRONT/ WARMEST PART.
40
90
Oct 17, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOOD IN TO-GO CONTAINERS MUST BE DATED WITH A SELL BY/MADE ON DATE. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM & UNDER ALL SINKS. FLOORS UNDER FRONT CABINETS MUST BE KEPT CLEANED ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY CLUTTER OR UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN DRY STORAGE TOOM MUST BE REMOVED. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
41
86
Oct 28, 2010
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brinks Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brinks Cafe on file is from Apr 4, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brinks Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brinks Cafe.

Has Brinks Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brinks Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brinks Cafe 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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