Brother Tim's Vegetarian Fast Food
Last inspected: Mar 15, 2013
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Brother Tim's Vegetarian Fast Food appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 15, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Brother Tim's Vegetarian Fast Food dates to Mar 15, 2013.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 15, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOWEL DEVICE IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE ALL SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN SHELVES OR /PAINT.
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Sep 19, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 27, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT-56.4F IN PREP AREA AT-60F/MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. MUST NOT USE COOLERS.UNITS WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW.CONTACT REFGERATION SERVICE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPERS TEMPERAURES INSIDE COOLER.CHOPPED TOMATOES-1LB/57.3F,SOY PATTIES-1-LB/62.F,SOY CHICKEN-1/3LB/60F.MUST MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 2 1/ LBS,COST $40.00 WAS DISCARDED BY OWNER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT,MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jan 12, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.OBSERVED CAKE,PIES WIYHOUT LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS NAME ADDRESS PHONE ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF STOVE,INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.CLEAN/SANITIZE SLICER,CHOPPER.
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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.OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEED THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Dec 20, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.OBSERVED CAKE, AND PIES WITH OUT LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE#,ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN EXTERIOR STOVE, FRYERS, AND THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER, AND CHOPPER
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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.FLOOR IN REAR PREP ARREA NEEDS REPAIR UNDER 3 DOOR COOLER, AND OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEED THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Aug 18, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
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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. MUST SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE PREP AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS.
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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. MUST PROVIDE WALL BASE TO THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, ON OUTER COUNTER BY EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO, SEAL AROUND WALL BASES IN DINING, PREP AREA, AROUND ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND FIXTURES TO MAKE TIGHT FITTED. MUST FIX ALL DAMAGED WALLS, COVER ALL OPENINGS AND PAINT UNFINISHED WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, PREP, CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
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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. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST COVER/ENCLOSE WATER PIPES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSIL OR SUBSTITUTE LARGER UTENSILS WITH UTENSILS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED INTO SINK ON THE PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brother Tim's Vegetarian Fast Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brother Tim's Vegetarian Fast Food on file is from Mar 15, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brother Tim's Vegetarian Fast Food?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brother Tim's Vegetarian Fast Food.
Has Brother Tim's Vegetarian Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brother Tim's Vegetarian Fast Food have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brother Tim's Vegetarian Fast Food 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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