Brothers Coffee Shop
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2013
90
Score
Brothers Coffee Shop appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. Brothers Coffee Shop was last inspected on Nov 21, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Brothers Coffee Shop's record stops at Nov 21, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Brothers Coffee Shop's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Nov 21, 2013
Routine
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 CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND FRONT SELLING COUNTER AND AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ALONG WALL AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST.
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Jun 2, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLER, MOP SINK AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Apr 25, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLER, MOP SINK AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING 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 CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Oct 1, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.//NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & WASH BOWL
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//INCOMPLET LOG BOOK/REAR DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOF REAR DOOR MEASURED
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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.//RUSTY SHELVE IN REACH IN COOLER BEHIND COUNTER/NEED TO REPAINT SOME./NEED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & 3COMP.SINK
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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 REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILE IN DINNING AREA
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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.//NEED STPOERS FOR THREE COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA/NEED TO REMOVE THREDS FROM FOUCET ON UTILITY SINK IN BUSINESS
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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 REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS ON PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brothers Coffee Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brothers Coffee Shop on file is from Nov 21, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brothers Coffee Shop?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Brothers Coffee Shop.
Has Brothers Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brothers Coffee Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brothers Coffee Shop 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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