Brothers and Fathers Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2012
86
Score
Across the available record, Brothers and Fathers Pizzeria has five inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Brothers and Fathers Pizzeria was last inspected on Apr 23, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Brothers and Fathers Pizzeria dates to Apr 23, 2012.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.
Brothers and Fathers Pizzeria's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 23, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Apr 10, 2012
No Entry
12 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
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Apr 3, 2012
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Dish machine not sanitizing properly (0 PPM chlorine). Dish machine tagged 'held for inspection' at this time of inspection. Mgmt. was advised to contact technician to repair. No citation issued due to dish machine not in use, set-up upon request.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found ice machine(interior of ice machine)food contact surfaces with pink, black slime above ice machine chute, condensation dripping onto ice. Citation issued H000072750 , mgmt was instructed not to use ice machine, and to contact ice machine company to clean and sanitize all of the interior of ice machine.
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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: Found/observed front entrance, rear entrance exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on bottom , and side of doors ranging from 1/2 inch, to 1/4inch gaps/openings, shall repaired/sealed all gaps on all doors, also found/observed rodent droppings(20+)in rear storage area by mixer, Citation issued H000072750. Must remove all droppings, wash and sanitize surfaces. Recommended additional service by pest control company.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide splash guard between mop sink and utensil storage shelving. Walk in cooler racks that had rust, shall be repaired, all exposed raw wood in bar areas shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces cooler shelving, knife rack, not clean need detailed cleaining, ice machine needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage areas by mixer not clean needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in both bsmts, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners, excess dirt/debris removed.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint in bathrooms, shall be repaired/sealed, damaged/stained, ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repaired, hole in bathroom ceiling shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had gaps/openings shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in walk in cooler shall be provided, missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Missing exhaust fan in bathroom, shall be provided, exhaust fans in state of disrepair, or broken in bathrooms shall be replaced/provided. exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning. Leaking overhead pipe in basement. Must repair leak, clean/dry floor. A hose may not be attached to any faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed. Must provide at basement hose bibb. Must provide exposed hand sink to bar area on east side(banquet room).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide thermometers to all coolers, to properly maintain 40f or less at all times.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Excess debris and clutter in basement storage areas shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Apr 11, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.Exposed raw wood in bar counter areas, shall be repair/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Bsmt. storage racks need cleaning(detailed).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving in storage room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in bsmt. storage areas under storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had exposed wallboard, plaster in bathrooms shall be repair, sealed. walls that had holes gaps in rear kitchen, storage areas shall be repair.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning, missing light shields in bsmt. storage areas shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, dining areas, and bathrooms need detailed cleaning.Exhaust fan in bsmt, 1st floor in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.
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Jul 13, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brothers and Fathers Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brothers and Fathers Pizzeria on file is from Apr 23, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brothers and Fathers Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Brothers and Fathers Pizzeria.
Has Brothers and Fathers Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brothers and Fathers Pizzeria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brothers and Fathers Pizzeria 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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