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Brothers Two Go

3006 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
American
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2012
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Score
Medium Risk

Brothers Two Go appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 26, 2012. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 26, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Brothers Two Go trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES FOR TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE SAME COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, SLICER, SHELVES THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND KITCHEN AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES SAME AREAS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA, REPAIR WALLS AT DINING AREA AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN OTHER LIGHT SHIELDS AT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 14, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
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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; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZER AND CABINET UNDER HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.
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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 REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT AND CLEAN FLOORS.
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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 CLEAN/PAINT WALLS THRU-OUT REAR DISH WASHING ROOM AND PAINT ALL RAW WOOD TRIMMINGS AND DOOR FRAMES AND REPLACE BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP.
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Jan 20, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 FLAT GRILL/DRIP TRAY, TABLE STORAGE SHELF, INTERIOR OF COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.
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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.REAR KITCHEN FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brothers Two Go last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brothers Two Go on file is from Sep 26, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brothers Two Go?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brothers Two Go.

Has Brothers Two Go's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brothers Two Go have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brothers Two Go means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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