Bro-N-Laws
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2013
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Score
Bro-N-Laws has been inspected seven times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 25, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Bro-N-Laws's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 25, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Sep 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILETRS UNDERNEATH HOOD,PIPES, GRILL TABLE,PERSONAL FAN,CHEST FRREZER, PREP TABLES, WHEEL BASES, LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, DEEP FRYERS, MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN PIPES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE STAINLESS STEAL DRAINBOARS AND STAINLESS SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP SINK. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET AND A PARTION BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Aug 15, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOOD & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER .MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS FOR SALE WITH PROPER LABELS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER,LOOSE & DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON FREEZER,WORN CUTTING BOARD
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN PIPES,FILTERS,GRILL TABLE,PERSONAL FAN,CHEST FRREZER,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS,DEEP FRYERS,MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN PIPES & WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Aug 7, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD FROM A UNAPPROVED SOURCE NO RECEIPT OR INVOICE & NO LABELS ON BAKED GOODIES ON DISPLAY IN WINDOW FOR SALE TO SHOW FOR 10- POUND CAKES,12- COOKIES,16 -CAKES.MUST PROVIDE & KEEP INVOICES FROM A APPROVED VENDOR.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.20LBS.$120.(CRITICAL 7-38-005B).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 50 ALONG WALL BASES & MOTOR OF SMALL PREP COOLER,IN BETWEEN PIPES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,ON BRICKS AT FURNANCE AREA,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,UNDER MOP SINK BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.ALSO 5 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/7/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE & RODENT BURROWS BEHIND GARBAGE CAN & TALL WEEDS IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE TALL WEEDS AND GREASE FROM GREASE CONTAINER & SEAL RODENT BURROWS.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOOD & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER .MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS FOR SALE WITH PROPER LABELS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER,LOOSE & DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON FREEZER,WORN CUTTING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN PIPES,FILTERS,GRILL TABLE,PERSONAL FAN,CHEST FRREZER,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS,DEEP FRYERS,MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN PIPES & WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Dec 19, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Dec 7, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. PROVIDE SOAP-HOT WATER AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STAINLESS FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED(REAR), REPAIR OR DISPOSE OF SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PROVIDE COVING WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MAKE ALL WALLS SMOOTH, TIGHT FITTING ANF EASY CLANABLE. SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS AROUND DOORS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,GAPS ON WALLS PREVENTING INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE STAINLESS STEAL DRAINBOARS AND STAINLESS SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP SINK. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET AND A PARTION BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bro-N-Laws last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bro-N-Laws on file is from Sep 25, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bro-N-Laws?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bro-N-Laws.
Has Bro-N-Laws' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bro-N-Laws have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bro-N-Laws 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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