Brodys House of Cooked Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2024
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Score
Brodys House of Cooked Fish & Chicken appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2017. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Brodys House of Cooked Fish & Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 24, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Brodys House of Cooked Fish & Chicken is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 24, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Removal of suspension sign
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN THAT WAS POSTED ON 04/08/2024 WAS NOT WHERE IT WAS POSTED ON 04/10/2024 AT 8:41AM. INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE THE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGNAGE POSTED UNTIL REINSPECTED AND CLEARED TO REOPEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-050 CITATION ISSUED
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: WAS NOT ALLOWED ACCESS TO CONDUCT THE INSPECTION FOR A COMPLAINT ON 04/08/2024. AS A RESULT THE LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED. PER CODE 8-402.20 IF A PERSON DENIES ACCESS TO THE DEPARTMENT, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL INFORM THE PERSON THE LICENSE HOLDER IS REQUIRED TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE DEPARTMENT AS SPECIFIED UNDER SECTION 8-402.11. SUSPEND THE LICENSE OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW.
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Apr 8, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 3, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 52 F AND 46 F. ONE OF THE COOLERS BEING UTILIZED WAS A TAGGED COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REFRAME FROM USING ANY TAGGED COOLERS UNLESS TAG IS REMOVED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. NON TAGGED COOLER TAGGED. PREVIOUSLY TAGGED COOLER REMAINED TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FILLS WITH WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2555686 DATED MAY 12TH 2022 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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May 12, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BAG OF SNOW SALT BEING STORED UNDER FOOD PREP TABLE WITH READY TO EAT FOOD CONDIMENTS. MANAGER RELOCATED BAG DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. 3 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ANDERSON PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND SERVICE REPORT FOR FACILITY NEXT DOOR AND CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT LOCATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK AND SERVICE REPORT FOR CURRENT LICENSED LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INFANT ON SITE IN THE OFFICE NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA AND REMAINED PRESENT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PERSONS NECCESSARY FOR THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT CAN REMAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE DUE TO EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. ALL ITEMS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING 45.5F- 65.0F FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CHICKEN WINGS, CHICKEN QUARTERS, AND SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING MUST BE 41.0F OR LOWER TO BE IN COMPLIANCE. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUTCHER KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SOILED CUTTING BOARD ON THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD AND PROVIDE A CLEAN AND SMOOTH CUTTING BOARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE, MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH OUT FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Aug 26, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON A/C VENTS AND MISSING VENT COVER IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSEERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE INSIDE DEEP FYERS AND ON THE DOOR OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD SPILLAGE ON WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT DO NOT HAVE THEM.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO WASHROOM ON PREMISES FOR EMPLOYEES INSIDE OF RESTAURANT; MUST INSTALL A WORKING WASHROOM WITH TOILET, HAND SINK, HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR UNIT IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brodys House of Cooked Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brodys House of Cooked Fish & Chicken on file is from Apr 24, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brodys House of Cooked Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brodys House of Cooked Fish & Chicken.
Has Brodys House of Cooked Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brodys House of Cooked Fish & Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brodys House of Cooked Fish & Chicken 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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