Brothers Beef
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2017
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Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Brothers Beef, the earliest from 2011. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Brothers Beef's record stops at Mar 9, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up eight times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Brothers Beef squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 9, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO, DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CUTTING BOARD AND DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ALSO IN FRONT AND REAR PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF GLASS SLIDING REACH IN COOLER AT 48.7F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT,ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 12LBS. RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 50.0F-50.5F,20LBS.COOKED ITALIAN BEEF 50.2F,4LBS.RAW CHICKEN 50.8F,4LBS. TURKEY BURGERS 50.9F,6.7LBS. POLISH 47.6F,6LBS.PIZZA PUFFS 49.8F,3LBS; MEATBALLS 50.0F,5LBS. HOT DOGS 48.5F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.60.7LBS.$263.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1537378 4/27/15 #45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,SODA MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER FAN GUARDS AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET NEAR REGISTER,MISSING WALL BASE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
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Apr 27, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD IS NOT PERMITTED. RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR OF PREMISES AND RAW WOOD SHELVING IN OFFICE AREA MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON TOP OF MILKSHAKE BLENDER. REMOVE AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANINI PRESS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER USED TO STORE BREAD UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF TOILET OUT OF ORDER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO SOFT SERVE MACHINE OUT OF ORDER. REPAIR OR REMOVE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDED IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT NEXT INSPECTION.
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Apr 28, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RIPPED OFF SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW BARE WOOD ON THE SHELVE ABOVE THE DESK FOR PHONE ORDERING AREA,AND RAW BARE WOOD INSIDE THE CUSTONER'S WASHROOM, MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE ADJUST THE THRESHOLD OF THE EXIT DOOR AND THE OVER HEAD DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO THE MOP SINK FAUCET,WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE HOSE AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE SHELVINGS WITH CLEAN POTS,PANS, BAKING SHEET AND BOWL AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS NOT BEING USE FOR BAKING AND COOKING.
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Mar 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW BARE WOOD ON THE SHELVE ABOVE THE DESK FOR PHONE ORDERING AREA,AND RAW BARE WOOD INSIDE THE CUSTONER'S WASHROOM, MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO THE MOP SINK FAUCET,WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE HOSE AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE SHELVINGS WITH CLEAN POTS,PANS, BAKING SHEET AND BOWL AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS NOT BEING USE FOR BAKING AND COOKING.
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Aug 26, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT MILK PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SHOOT OF SODA DISPENSER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL ELECTICAL SOCKET ON COOKS LINE.
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May 31, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLES. MUST STORE IN THE KNIFE RACK. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES.
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Feb 4, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brothers Beef last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brothers Beef on file is from Mar 9, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brothers Beef?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Brothers Beef.
Has Brothers Beef's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brothers Beef have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brothers Beef 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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